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Columbus Worthington Air
Columbus, Ohio / HVAC
PE PlatformNot qualified
Ultimate: GI PartnersPlatform: American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
6,824 reviews
Confirmed acquisition by ARS/Rescue Rooter (a major PE-backed platform). The website's privacy policy explicitly links to ars.com.Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) / ultimate owner GI Partners

Confirmed acquisition by ARS/Rescue Rooter (a major PE-backed platform). The website's privacy policy explicitly links to ars.com.

Extremely high review count (6,800+), 80+ year operating history, and reported annual revenue exceeding $24M.

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Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical
Columbus, Ohio / Plumbing / drain / sewer
PE PlatformNot qualified
Ultimate: Alpine Investors via Apex Service PartnersPlatform: Apex Service Partners
897 reviews
The company is a regional platform that has already scaled significantly and acts as an acquirer (PE-backed or self-funded platform behavior). PitchB...Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — Apex Service Partners / ultimate owner Alpine Investors via Apex Service Partners

The company is a regional platform that has already scaled significantly and acts as an acquirer (PE-backed or self-funded platform behavior). PitchBook evidence confirms it has completed multiple acquisitions, indicating it is a platform/consolidator rather than an independent target.

Multi-state operation (OH/IN) with high review counts (897+ in Columbus alone), multiple service lines (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical), and a history of making its own acquisitions (e.g., Jones Home Services).

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Service Experts Columbus
Columbus, Ohio / Plumbing / drain / sewer
PE PlatformNot qualified
Ultimate: Brookfield InfrastructurePlatform: Service Experts / Enercare
742 reviews
Service Experts is a massive, well-known PE-owned/corporate platform. While they have recently introduced a franchise model in select markets, this l...Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — Service Experts / Enercare / ultimate owner Brookfield Infrastructure

Service Experts is a massive, well-known PE-owned/corporate platform. While they have recently introduced a franchise model in select markets, this location is part of their established national corporate network (formerly Stevenson Service Experts).

National platform with over 100 locations and thousands of employees; formerly owned by Lennox and Enercare, currently a major PE-backed entity.

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Erie Home
Columbus, Ohio / Roofing / gutters / siding
PE PlatformNot qualified
Ultimate: Gridiron CapitalPlatform: Leaf Home / Erie Home
321 reviews
Erie Home is a massive, PE-backed national platform that was recently acquired by Leaf Home (another Gridiron Capital portfolio company) in September...Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — Leaf Home / Erie Home / ultimate owner Gridiron Capital

Erie Home is a massive, PE-backed national platform that was recently acquired by Leaf Home (another Gridiron Capital portfolio company) in September 2025.

PE-owned platform/brand (Gridiron Capital / Leaf Home).

National scale with 100 locations and recent multi-billion dollar level consolidation activity.

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Columbus Worthington Air
Columbus, Ohio, 43235 / Air conditioning contractor
HVAC
Not qualifiedPE Platform
Ultimate: GI PartnersPlatform: American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Not foundOwner signal pending
6,8245,102
$87KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $91K
Confirmed acquisition by ARS/Rescue Rooter (a major PE-backed platform). The website's privacy policy explicitly links to ars.com.Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) / ultimate owner GI Partners

Confirmed acquisition by ARS/Rescue Rooter (a major PE-backed platform). The website's privacy policy explicitly links to ars.com.

Extremely high review count (6,800+), 80+ year operating history, and reported annual revenue exceeding $24M.

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Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical
Columbus, Ohio, 43228 / Plumber
Plumbing / drain / sewer
Not qualifiedPE Platform
Ultimate: Alpine Investors via Apex Service PartnersPlatform: Apex Service Partners
Jerry BassettOwner signal pending
8975,083
$62KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $65K
The company is a regional platform that has already scaled significantly and acts as an acquirer (PE-backed or self-funded platform behavior). PitchB...Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — Apex Service Partners / ultimate owner Alpine Investors via Apex Service Partners

The company is a regional platform that has already scaled significantly and acts as an acquirer (PE-backed or self-funded platform behavior). PitchBook evidence confirms it has completed multiple acquisitions, indicating it is a platform/consolidator rather than an independent target.

Multi-state operation (OH/IN) with high review counts (897+ in Columbus alone), multiple service lines (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical), and a history of making its own acquisitions (e.g., Jones Home Services).

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Service Experts Columbus
Columbus, Ohio, 43228 / Plumber
Plumbing / drain / sewer
Not qualifiedPE Platform
Ultimate: Brookfield InfrastructurePlatform: Service Experts / Enercare
Not foundOwner signal pending
74269,760
$62KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $65K
Service Experts is a massive, well-known PE-owned/corporate platform. While they have recently introduced a franchise model in select markets, this l...Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — Service Experts / Enercare / ultimate owner Brookfield Infrastructure

Service Experts is a massive, well-known PE-owned/corporate platform. While they have recently introduced a franchise model in select markets, this location is part of their established national corporate network (formerly Stevenson Service Experts).

National platform with over 100 locations and thousands of employees; formerly owned by Lennox and Enercare, currently a major PE-backed entity.

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Erie Home
Columbus, Ohio, 43228 / Roofing contractor
Roofing / gutters / siding
Not qualifiedPE Platform
Ultimate: Gridiron CapitalPlatform: Leaf Home / Erie Home
Not foundOwner signal pending
321162,842
$62KZIP HHICOL 95.5 / adj $65K
Erie Home is a massive, PE-backed national platform that was recently acquired by Leaf Home (another Gridiron Capital portfolio company) in September...Evidence

Verdict: PE Platform — Leaf Home / Erie Home / ultimate owner Gridiron Capital

Erie Home is a massive, PE-backed national platform that was recently acquired by Leaf Home (another Gridiron Capital portfolio company) in September 2025.

PE-owned platform/brand (Gridiron Capital / Leaf Home).

National scale with 100 locations and recent multi-billion dollar level consolidation activity.

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