For Backflow Prevention Business Owners
Your Routes Run Like Clockwork.
So Should Your Exit.
If you're thinking about stepping back from your backflow prevention business — fully or gradually — Willow Road Partners offers a different kind of buyer: one who plans to run it, not flip it.
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Who We're Looking For
Built on certifications, routes, and contracts that renew themselves.
You didn't build your backflow business overnight. It grew through ASSE certification, years of showing up on time, and a reputation that keeps clients renewing their annual testing contracts without you having to ask. When it's time to consider what comes next, you deserve a buyer who understands what that kind of business is actually worth — and will treat it accordingly.
You may be a good fit if:
- You own a backflow prevention testing or services company
- Revenue is $3M or more per year
- Your technicians are ASSE-certified
- Most of your revenue comes from recurring annual contracts
- You serve commercial, HOA, industrial, or municipal accounts
- You've been in your market for a decade or more
- You're ready to sell fully or want a phased exit
- You care who takes over your client relationships and crew
Our Approach
Stewardship, Not Just Ownership
We're not a private equity fund looking to bundle your company with ten others and sell in five years. Willow Road Partners acquires one business and runs it — for the long term.
One Company Focus
We're not building a portfolio. We buy one business and put our full attention into running it well — your routes, your technicians, your client relationships, your compliance calendar.
Your Reputation Matters
Backflow clients stay because they trust you. Water authorities accept your reports because you've earned it. We don't rebrand, cut corners, or do anything that puts those relationships at risk.
A Fair, Simple Process
No brokers, no games. We talk directly, move at a pace that works for you, and keep every conversation confidential until you're ready to move forward.
About the Buyer
You'll be talking to the person who will actually run the business.
My name is Andrew Pikturna. I'm not a broker, and I don't represent a fund. I'm an entrepreneur who has spent years looking for the right business to acquire and operate for the rest of my career.
That business is a certification-driven, route-based services company with compliance revenue that renews predictably every year — exactly what a well-run backflow prevention operation looks like. The regulatory mandate isn't going away. The clients who've been with you for ten years aren't going anywhere. That's the kind of foundation worth building on.
My mission is simple: find a business worth stewarding, and run it with the same care the original owner did. When we have a conversation, you're talking to the future operator — not a middleman.
I'm backed by experienced partners who share this philosophy. We have the capital and the patience to do this the right way.
Meet the team at willowroadpartners.com/team →What We're Looking For
The Right Fit for Both Sides
We're selective because we only do this once. Here's what makes a backflow prevention business a strong candidate:
Services
Annual backflow testing and certification, RPZ installation and repair, cross-connection surveys, fire suppression system testing, or any combination — as long as recurring compliance work is the core of the business.
Revenue
$3M or more in annual revenue. We're especially drawn to businesses where the majority of revenue renews automatically each year through compliance contracts rather than one-off project work.
Certifications & Credentials
ASSE-certified technicians are a strong signal. So is an established relationship with the local water authority or purveyor. These take years to build and are genuinely hard to replicate.
Client Base
Commercial properties, HOAs, industrial facilities, municipalities — any mix works. Long-tenured accounts and multi-site contracts are especially attractive.
Location & Brand
Anywhere in the United States. A recognizable local name or multi-decade presence in a market is a real asset — it signals trust that can't be manufactured quickly.
Deal Structure
Full buyout or phased transition — we'll structure the deal around what works for your life and your timeline, not ours. Seller financing or earnouts can be part of the conversation.
How It Works
A Straightforward Conversation, Not a Sales Process
You reach out
Send a brief email or fill out our contact form. No pitch deck needed — just a note about your business and what you're considering.
We have an honest conversation
A phone call or meeting — entirely confidential, no pressure. We want to understand your business, your routes, and your goals for any transition.
We make a fair offer
If there's a fit, we'll present a straightforward offer based on your financials and circumstances — no games, no back-and-forth theater.
We close and you transition on your terms
We move at your pace. Whether you want a clean break or a longer handoff, we'll structure the deal to match your life — not our calendar.
Ready to Have a Real Conversation?
If you've been thinking about your next chapter, we'd be glad to talk — no commitment, no pressure, completely confidential.
Reach Out to Andrew →andrew@willowroadpartners.com