Hydraulic testing and certification, 25 years trading
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About the business
This is a fire services testing and compliance business in Brisbane, Queensland, with 25+ years of established operations. It provides hydraulic testing, commissioning, certification and technical services to engineers, fire and plumbing contractors, builders, developers and building owners. Clients are across the East Coast, with operations extending across major metropolitan, regional and remote markets. The services are compliance-driven and supported by Australian Standards and regulatory requirements. The business has an operational team, specialised equipment and established systems, along with specialised vehicles and plant and equipment. It does no formal or paid marketing. The sale is a retirement sale, and the founder is open to remaining after the sale to help with continuity, technical expertise and the transition. The broker reports a strong market reputation, long-standing client relationships and strong repeat and referral business. The broker reports a highly diversified client base, an experienced team and a broad service offering. The broker reports growth available in maintenance, servicing and emerging water network modelling services, particularly through recurring maintenance and servicing.
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Asking price$1,250,000
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Your cash$375,000
Secured loan, 7 years at 6.98%$875,000
Each month
Loan repayment$13,200
Repayments each month
$13,200
Over 7 years you repay $1,108,594, of which $233,594 is interest.
Secured on property: the RBA's average for small business new loans secured on residential property, August 2026. Lenders set their own rates and terms, and this leaves out stamp duty and fees. Source: Reserve Bank of Australia 2026.
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