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24independents with succession signals

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Columbus Gas Pro

/ HVAC

IndependentQualifiedTier B

481 reviewsPhil Palmer

Strong independent operator with high review counts (well above the 50 threshold) and a specialized service offering (gas lines) that complements HVA...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

Strong independent operator with high review counts (well above the 50 threshold) and a specialized service offering (gas lines) that complements HVAC/Plumbing platforms. Family-run business with no evidence of PE backing or franchise affiliation.

High review volume (481 Google reviews) and a specialized niche in gas line installation with a claim of 300,000 lines installed. Operates across the entire Central Ohio region.

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Favret Heating & Cooling

Columbus, Ohio / HVAC

IndependentQualifiedTier A

385 reviewsPhilip Favret

Highly established independent operator with a century of history in a major market. Strong review volume (4.6 stars on 385 reviews), clear successio...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

Highly established independent operator with a century of history in a major market. Strong review volume (4.6 stars on 385 reviews), clear succession (4th generation), and specialized assets like an in-house fabrication shop make it a premium acquisition target.

100-year operating history, 4th generation family ownership, in-house custom metal shop, high review count (385+), and mentions of long-tenured employees (some 60+ years) suggest a substantial, stable operation.

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Peterman Brothers

UnknownReview

450 reviews

Not screened

The Habegger Corporation - Columbus

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

130 reviews

Not screened

Ben Smith Heating and Cooling

UnknownReview

91 reviews

Not screened

SuperTec Heating & Cooling

/ HVAC

IndependentReview

58 reviews

Independent HVAC contractor in a key market (Columbus) with a Google review count (58) exceeding the strong threshold (50). However, the business mod...Evidence

Verdict: Independent

Independent HVAC contractor in a key market (Columbus) with a Google review count (58) exceeding the strong threshold (50). However, the business model appears highly owner-operated with a low-cost service call strategy ($50), suggesting a smaller scale.

Below acquisition size threshold after AI screen; review manually if sector quota is short.

Small local operator with a single location, modest review count (58), and a focus on residential service calls and DIY troubleshooting support.

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KNOW Ltd

UnknownReview

47 reviews

Not screened

G Mechanical Inc.

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

41 reviews

Not screened

Virginia Air Tri-State

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

40 reviews

Not screened

Wolfe & Sons Heating & Cooling

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

36 reviews

Not screened

Speer Mechanical

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

35 reviews

Not screened

Columbus Heating And Cooling Pros

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

35 reviews

Not screened

American Mechanical Group Inc

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

29 reviews

Not screened

Duff's Mechanical, LLC

UnknownReview

26 reviews

Not screened

Cregger Company, Inc.

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

23 reviews

Not screened

R & R Heating & Cooling

UnknownReview

21 reviews

Not screened

Columbus Heating AC & Refrigeration

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

18 reviews

Not screened

Supreme HVAC & Plumbing

Blacklick, Ohio

UnknownReview

15 reviews

Not screened

Farber Corporation

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

13 reviews

Not screened

Allied Supply Co

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

13 reviews

Not screened

TP Mechanical Contractors

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

11 reviews

Not screened

Hemmelgarn Heating and Cooling Services

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

10 reviews

Not screened

Radico Inc.

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

6 reviews

Not screened

Aqua Science Inc

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

6 reviews

Not screened

Superior Building Services, LLC.

Columbus, Ohio

UnknownReview

4 reviews

Not screened

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Company	Screen	Ownership	Owner / operator	Reviews	Visits/mo	Market	Audit note
Columbus Gas Pro / HVAC contractor HVAC	QualifiedTier B	Independent	Phil PalmerOwner highNo LinkedIn	481	No data	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Strong independent operator with high review counts (well above the 50 threshold) and a specialized service offering (gas lines) that complements HVA...Evidence Verdict: Independent Strong independent operator with high review counts (well above the 50 threshold) and a specialized service offering (gas lines) that complements HVAC/Plumbing platforms. Family-run business with no evidence of PE backing or franchise affiliation. High review volume (481 Google reviews) and a specialized niche in gas line installation with a claim of 300,000 lines installed. Operates across the entire Central Ohio region. www.columbusgaspro.com www.yelp.com/biz/columbus-gas-pro-columbus-3 www.angi.com/companylist/us/oh/delaware/emergency-plumbing-heating-and-air-reviews-157048.htm Full audit record
Favret Heating & Cooling Columbus, Ohio, 43215 / Air conditioning contractor HVAC	QualifiedTier A	Independent	Philip FavretPresident highLinkedIn +3 more	385	3,470	$74KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $78K	Highly established independent operator with a century of history in a major market. Strong review volume (4.6 stars on 385 reviews), clear successio...Evidence Verdict: Independent Highly established independent operator with a century of history in a major market. Strong review volume (4.6 stars on 385 reviews), clear succession (4th generation), and specialized assets like an in-house fabrication shop make it a premium acquisition target. 100-year operating history, 4th generation family ownership, in-house custom metal shop, high review count (385+), and mentions of long-tenured employees (some 60+ years) suggest a substantial, stable operation. favret.com favret.com/about/ www.linkedin.com/in/philip-favret-4a6a9912 www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/06/26/94-year-old-family-owned-columbus-hvac-company.html Full audit record
Peterman Brothers / Air conditioning contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	450	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
The Habegger Corporation - Columbus Columbus, Ohio, 43224 / Air conditioning system supplier	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	130	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Ben Smith Heating and Cooling / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	91	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
SuperTec Heating & Cooling / Air conditioning contractor HVAC	Review	Independent	ChamOwner signal pending	58	940	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Independent HVAC contractor in a key market (Columbus) with a Google review count (58) exceeding the strong threshold (50). However, the business mod...Evidence Verdict: Independent Independent HVAC contractor in a key market (Columbus) with a Google review count (58) exceeding the strong threshold (50). However, the business model appears highly owner-operated with a low-cost service call strategy ($50), suggesting a smaller scale. Below acquisition size threshold after AI screen; review manually if sector quota is short. Small local operator with a single location, modest review count (58), and a focus on residential service calls and DIY troubleshooting support. supertechvac.com www.facebook.com/Supertec.heating.cooling/ www.bbb.org/us/oh/columbus/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/supertec-heating-and-cooling-0302-70095892 www.angi.com/companylist/us/oh/columbus/supertec-heating-cooling-reviews-45599084.htm Full audit record
KNOW Ltd / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	47	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
G Mechanical Inc. Columbus, Ohio, 43229 / Heating contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	41	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Virginia Air Tri-State Columbus, Ohio, 43211 / Air conditioning contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	40	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Wolfe & Sons Heating & Cooling Columbus, Ohio, 43220 / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	36	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Speer Mechanical Columbus, Ohio, 43229 / Mechanical contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	35	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Columbus Heating And Cooling Pros Columbus, Ohio, 43211 / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	35	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
American Mechanical Group Inc Columbus, Ohio, 43213 / Heating contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	29	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Duff's Mechanical, LLC / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	26	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Cregger Company, Inc. Columbus, Ohio, 43207 / Air conditioning system supplier	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	23	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
R & R Heating & Cooling / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	21	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Columbus Heating AC & Refrigeration Columbus, Ohio, 43206 / Air conditioning contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	18	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Supreme HVAC & Plumbing Blacklick, Ohio, 43004 / Heating contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	15	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Farber Corporation Columbus, Ohio, 43211 / Mechanical contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	13	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Allied Supply Co Columbus, Ohio, 43201 / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	13	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
TP Mechanical Contractors Columbus, Ohio, 43209 / Mechanical contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	11	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Hemmelgarn Heating and Cooling Services Columbus, Ohio, 43235 / HVAC contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	10	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Radico Inc. Columbus, Ohio, 43211 / Mechanical contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	6	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Aqua Science Inc Columbus, Ohio, 43219 / Water treatment supplier	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	6	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
Superior Building Services, LLC. Columbus, Ohio, 43207 / Mechanical contractor	Review	Unknown	Not foundOwner signal pending	4	-	-ZIP HHICOL - / adj -	Not screened
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