Eco Water Restoration sells to individual investor in Generational-advised deal
What's the deal? Eco Water RestorationDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Kent, Washington-based water damage restoration company, has been acquired by an individual investor, M&A advisory firm Generational GroupDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → announced. The deal closed on August 20, 2026, for an undisclosed sum.
What does the target do? The family-owned, IICRC-certified company serves the Greater Seattle area across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Its services span water and flood damage restoration, mold remediation, sewage cleanup, and storm damage recovery.
What sets it apart? Eco Water Restoration built a 10-step drying process that goes beyond the industry's minimum IICRC S500 standard. It also works directly with customers' insurance providers, handling claims documentation and communication.
Who advised? Dallas-based Generational GroupDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → ran the sale, with a team led by Managing Director Paul Hajek under Executive Managing Director Lori Galloway. The firm, in its 21st year, has closed over 1,900 transactions across 17 North American offices.
Ryan Binkley, chief executive officer of Generational Group, said Eco Water Restoration "has built a strong reputation through fast response and genuine care for its customers during difficult moments."
The signal: The transition of an owner-operated regional service business to an individual buyer reflects steady demand for lower-middle-market acquisitions, where advisers court private owners seeking exits with continuity for staff and customers.
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