How Long Do Contractors Really Wait to Get Paid?
82% of contractors wait 30+ days to get paid; the average small business is owed $17,500. The verified 2026 payment-delay numbers, and what escrow-funded jobs change.
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Who Really Owns Your Three Contractor Quotes?
One parent can own 19+ “competing” home-service brands. The 2026 ownership map: Blackstone, KKR/Neighborly, the 88.2% surge in PE deals, and the 5-minute ownership check every homeowner should run.
What Contractor Leads Really Cost in 2026
Attributed lead prices, Angi’s 10-K revenue math, and the FTC’s 2023 order: the verified economics of buying contractor leads in 2026 — and the escrow-funded alternative.
AllBetter Marketplace Report 2026: What 22,582 Real Bids Reveal
Most “what does it cost” content in home services is sourced from surveys and scraped averages. This report
Who Owns Angi? IAC Spinoff, HomeAdvisor & Handy Explained
Who owns Angi? Angi is owned by Angi Inc., a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker
Should You Sell Your HVAC Business to a Roll-Up?
PE roll-ups are paying peak multiples for HVAC shops — but most owners won’t get an offer. When to sell, and how to compete if you don’t.
Who Owns ARS/Rescue Rooter? A 4-Decade Private Equity Case Study
How one HVAC and plumbing brand has been passed between four different ownership structures since 1998 — and what 20 years of PE ownership does to the price you’re quoted.
Mr. Rooter Pricing 2026: Quotes Run 30-50% Above Local
Most Mr. Rooter quotes for drain cleaning land between $400-$500. Local independents charge $185-$310 for the same project. Here’s why — and how to confirm it on your specific quote in 30 seconds.
Who Owns Apex Service Partners? The 107-Brand HVAC Roll-Up You’ve Never Heard Of
Apex Service Partners owns 107 HVAC, plumbing, and electrical brands across the U.S. — $1.3B revenue, 8,000 tradespeople, $3.4B PE continuation fund. The roll-up math + how it pads your quote 30-50% above local pros.
Who Owns Mr. Rooter? The 17-Brand KKR Plumbing Empire
Mr. Rooter is owned by Neighborly Brands, acquired by private equity firm KKR in July 2021. Neighborly operates 17+ franchise brands. Your ‘local’ Mr. Rooter operates under KKR’s growth targets.
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