Operator-First
We bring the back-office infrastructure — finance, HR, IT, compliance, and systems — so the operator can stop juggling the back end and focus on growing the business.
Commercial Building Services
Building the leading platform for commercial building hygiene, life safety, and environmental services.
Chevra Industries partners with operators of indoor air quality, environmental hygiene, and commercial life safety businesses — bringing infrastructure, systems, and capital to grow on the operator's timeline.
Flexible Timeline
Ownership horizon fit to your goals
Non-Discretionary
Recurring, code-driven demand
Operator-Led
Built by operators, for operators
“We partner with the owners of essential service businesses who have built something worth preserving — and we make sure it lasts.”
Chevra Industries is a New York-based private holding company focused on acquiring and operating commercial indoor environmental and building services businesses. We target companies providing non-discretionary services — work that must happen regardless of economic conditions.
Unlike private equity firms operating on artificial time horizons, Chevra is built to own businesses indefinitely. We retain existing management, preserve company culture, and provide each portfolio company with the infrastructure, resources, and back-office support needed to reach its full potential.
Legacy Preserved
Your team, your brand, and your customer relationships stay exactly where they are. What changes is the resources behind them.
Flexible Hold Period
No forced exits and no artificial fund timelines. We tailor the ownership horizon to the operator's goals — from a defined transition to holding indefinitely.
What Our Companies Do
Diversified Services, One Platform
A comprehensive suite of essential commercial building hygiene, environmental, and life safety services delivered under one roof.
Air Duct & HVAC Hygiene
The foundation of indoor air quality. We clean, seal, and optimize the ductwork and mechanical systems that circulate air through commercial buildings of every size.
- Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
- Coil Cleaning & Decontamination
- Air Duct Sealing & Pressure Testing
- HVAC System Inspection & Assessment
Kitchen Exhaust & Hood Cleaning
Compliant cleaning of commercial kitchen exhaust systems, grease ducts, and ventilation hoods — a mandatory fire safety requirement for every food service operation.
- Restaurant Hood & Exhaust Cleaning
- Grease Duct Degreasing
- Exhaust Fan Cleaning & Certification
- Compliance Documentation
Indoor Air Quality Testing & Investigation
Comprehensive investigation, sampling, and reporting to identify air quality problems and verify resolution — for building owners, property managers, and tenants.
- IAQ Investigation & Air Sampling
- Certified Air Quality Reporting
- NADCA-Certified System Assessment
- Sick Building Syndrome Evaluation
Mold Remediation & Environmental Services
Certified mold assessment and remediation for commercial properties and high-end residences, with full documentation and third-party post-remediation verification.
- Mold Assessment & Moisture Testing
- Mold & Fungal Remediation
- Moisture Source Identification
- Post-Remediation Air Clearance Testing
Fire, Flood & Smoke Restoration
Rapid-response emergency mitigation and full restoration for commercial properties affected by fire, water intrusion, or smoke damage.
- Fire & Smoke Damage Mitigation
- Water Damage Restoration
- Emergency Drying & Dehumidification
- Structural Decontamination & Odor Removal
Life Safety & Specialty Cleaning
Specialized services protecting building occupants and ensuring regulatory compliance — from Legionella prevention to biohazard remediation and precision diagnostics.
- Cooling Tower Cleaning & Legionella Control
- Biohazard & Trauma Scene Cleanup
- Thermal Imaging Inspection
- Chiller & Condenser Coil Cleaning
The Market Opportunity
A Fragmented Industry, A Compelling Opportunity
The commercial indoor environmental and building hygiene sector is highly fragmented — characterized by owner-operated businesses with decades of history, loyal recurring customers, and non-discretionary demand driven by health, fire, and compliance codes.
Many of the operators in this space are founder-run businesses approaching a natural inflection point — where the right partner can unlock the next chapter of growth alongside a well-capitalized team with genuine respect for what these businesses have built.
$90B+
U.S. commercial cleaning & building services market
Non-Discretionary
Demand driven by health, fire, and compliance codes
Highly Fragmented
Thousands of owner-operated businesses nationwide
Recurring Revenue
Contract-based, repeat service relationships
Our Portfolio
The Companies We've Built With
Each Chevra portfolio company operates independently under its own brand, retaining the team, reputation, and customer relationships built over decades.
What We Bring To The Table
A Partner Built To Help Operators Win
Chevra Industries is a coalition of essential-service operators united by a common mission: build the leading platform for commercial building hygiene, environmental, and life safety services. We are not a private equity firm and we are not a large competitor absorbing your brand and reputation into theirs — we are a long-term home for the companies that keep buildings running.
When we partner with a business, the operators, technicians, brand, and customer relationships stay exactly where they are. What changes is the resources behind them. We bring the capital, systems, and expertise that most owner-operated businesses cannot justify on their own — and we deploy them in service of the field.
Owners can take chips off the table at closing and retain meaningful ownership in the business they built, continuing to participate in its growth alongside a coalition of peers who have done the same.
What Chevra Provides
- Retained management, brand, team, and culture
- Flexible ownership horizon — no forced exit
- Finance, HR, IT, and compliance back-office
- Modern sales, marketing, and pricing systems
- Capital to invest in equipment, fleet, and facilities
- Cross-portfolio operator community and playbooks
- Recruiting, training, and technician career pathing
Acquisition Criteria
The Businesses We Partner With
What We Target
- Geography — Focused today in the NY / NJ / CT metro, with an eye toward expanding into adjacent markets over time
- Revenue — $1M to $10M in annual revenue
- Business Type — Commercial-focused service businesses with recurring or repeat customer relationships
- Industry — Indoor air quality, commercial cleaning, kitchen exhaust systems, environmental hygiene, fire life safety, and adjacent building services
- Track Record — Established businesses with 5+ years of operating history and a known reputation in their local market
What We Look For
- Operator in Place — The founder or existing operator continues running the business post-close, with our infrastructure and support behind them
- Recurring Revenue — Demand driven by compliance obligations, maintenance contracts, or repeat commercial customers
- Tenured Teams — Skilled, experienced employees that the business genuinely depends on
- Essential Services — Work that is non-discretionary — required by law, health codes, or the physical needs of the building
- Legacy-Minded Sellers — Owners who care what happens to their people and customers after the transaction closes
“These are guidelines, not gates. If you're uncertain whether your business fits our criteria, reach out anyway — we'd rather have the conversation.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions, Clear Answers
No. We build every transition around what works for you. Some owners step back immediately at close; others stay involved for months or years. We have no requirement either way and will structure the transition on your terms.
No. Your company's name, brand, and identity remain exactly as you've built them. We believe the reputation you've earned is a core part of what we're acquiring.
From initial conversation to closing typically takes 60 to 90 days, depending on transaction complexity and diligence requirements. We move deliberately but without unnecessary delay.
Your employees stay. Retention of the existing team is a core requirement of every transaction we complete. We do not acquire companies to restructure, reduce headcount, or change the way the work gets done.
We pay fair market value for high-quality businesses. Our goal is a transaction that feels right to you the day you sign and ten years later — not a deal you regret.
No. We are a private holding company. Our portfolio companies are fully owned subsidiaries operating under their own independent brands — not a franchise system.
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