BriteWater Pool Service
Owned by SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services) · backed by Storr Group
Brand retired after sale
Manatee County ownership tracker
At a glance. We have sourced 7 ownership changes involving 8 home-service companies in Manatee County, now controlled by 7 different buyers — the largest being Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC with 2 brands. The most consolidated trades here are HVAC and Pool Service.
8Companies sold
7Owners
7Deals
1Cities
Biggest owners in Manatee
Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC · 2SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services) · 1HighGround Restoration Group · 1Pool Troopers · 1Liberty Service Partners · 1Skybound · 1American Residential Services (ARS / Rescue Rooter) · 1
Companies (8)
Elite Heating and Air
Owned by Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC · backed by New Mountain Capital, LLC
Elite Home Services
Owned by Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC · backed by New Mountain Capital, LLC
Expert Water Removal
Owned by HighGround Restoration Group · backed by Trivest Partners
Kevin's Pool Service
Owned by Pool Troopers · backed by Shoreline Equity Partners, LLC
Brand retired after sale
Luminous Electric
Owned by Liberty Service Partners
Unicoat Industrial Roofing
Owned by Skybound · backed by Garnett Station Partners
Unique Air Services
Owned by American Residential Services (ARS / Rescue Rooter) · backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners
Brand retired after sale
Deals in Manatee
- Acquisition Elite Heating and Air → Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC (backed by New Mountain Capital, LLC)
- Acquisition Unique Air Services → American Residential Services (ARS / Rescue Rooter) (backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners)
Cities
Trades
Guides for Manatee homeowners
- Avoiding Corporate HVAC Companies: How Homeowners Can Find Local Alternatives
- Benefits of Local HVAC Contractors: Why Independence Still Matters
- How Private Equity Ownership Can Move Profits Out of the Community
- Residential Service Industry Watchdog: Why Communities Need Independent Tracking
- Why Did My AC Company Change Its Name? What Rebranding Can Mean for Tampa Homeowners
Frequently asked
Which Manatee County HVAC and plumbing companies are private-equity owned?
BriteWater Pool Service, Elite Heating and Air, Elite Home Services, Expert Water Removal, Kevin's Pool Service, Luminous Electric, Unicoat Industrial Roofing, Unique Air Services.
Who are the biggest buyers in Manatee County?
Strikepoint Group Holdings, LLC (2), SPS PoolCare (Smart Pool Services) (1), HighGround Restoration Group (1), Pool Troopers (1), Liberty Service Partners (1)
How do I find an independent contractor in Manatee County?
Use the independents directory (filter by county) and verify the license holder on the Florida DBPR site. Our checklist covers what to ask.
Know a Manatee County company that sold and isn't listed? Report it.