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Case Study: Ed Ferry Mechanical (RAPT ID 5598)
Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractor — Prepared for Market by RAPT
Overview
Ed Ferry Mechanical is a well‑established plumbing, heating, fire sprinkler, and backflow prevention contractor serving Great Neck and surrounding communities since 1991. The company is led by two licensed Master Plumbers with complementary strengths — one focused on service and customer relations, the other on technical work, boiler installations, and fire sprinkler systems. With more than 90% of work performed within a 5‑mile radius, the business operates with exceptional efficiency, strong customer loyalty, and a reputation for high‑quality workmanship.
The owners engaged RAPT Business Brokers to prepare the business for sale as part of their retirement and estate‑planning goals.
Offering Summary
- Asking Price: $1,750,000 (Business + Lease)
- Included Assets:
- Vans, tools, equipment, and inventory (~$25,000)
- Trade name, website, domain, phone numbers
- Customer lists, supplier lists, and all operating assets
RAPT’s Role & Value Delivered
RAPT positioned Ed Ferry Mechanical as a high‑credibility, service‑driven plumbing and heating contractor with strong financial performance and deep customer relationships. We distilled the company’s operational strengths — including its tight service radius, recurring fire sprinkler contracts, and dual‑license leadership — into a clear, lender‑ready narrative that resonated with both strategic buyers and owner‑operators. RAPT also addressed customer concentration concerns by structuring a transition plan that included the continued involvement of both owners, reinforcing buyer confidence. Throughout the process, we guided the owners in preparing documentation, articulating their value proposition, and presenting the business with clarity and professionalism to maximize market appeal.
Why This Case Matters for Future Sellers
This engagement demonstrates RAPT’s ability to elevate plumbing and mechanical contractors by highlighting their operational efficiency, recurring revenue streams, licensing advantages, and long‑standing customer relationships. RAPT delivers the strategic positioning, financial framing, and buyer engagement required to help owners achieve a strong, well‑structured exit.