Seeking Industry Experience & Insights on Locksmith & Access Control Business in Western Pennsylvania

July 20, 2025
by a searcher from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Hello,
I'm currently evaluating the acquisition of a locksmith and electronic security services business in Western Pennsylvania and would love to connect with others who have experience in this space or in similar service-based businesses.
Areas I’d Love to Connect On
• Operating or acquiring a locksmith or security services business
• Managing inventory heavy service businesses and working capital dynamics
• Pricing strategies and margin improvement opportunities
• Transitioning from a reactive service model to a more proactive sales approach
• Structuring SBA 7(a) financing for similar acquisitions
Business Snapshot
• Industry: Locksmith and electronic security services
• Revenue: Approximately 1.7 million annually
• Employees: 13
• Owner: Absentee owner seeking retirement
Service Lines
• Commercial and residential locksmith services
• Electronic access control systems
• CCTV installation and service
• Commercial security solutions
• Combination of reactive service calls and scheduled installations
Deal Structure
Exploring SBA 7(a) financing for the majority of the purchase price with a potential seller note component.
If you’ve operated, acquired, or diligenced a business in this space or have relevant insights, I’d love to connect.
Thanks in advance!
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