NearU Services
Charlotte, NC · Formed 2021
How it operates
Residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical platform founded and chaired by Ashish Achlerkar, with roughly 24 brands concentrated in the Carolinas, Virginia, Arizona and California. It states publicly that it seeks to acquire strong local HVAC, plumbing and electrical brands serving residential and light-commercial markets.
Tampa Bay brands (1)
Custom Air & Plumbing
Deal history in the region
Frequently asked
Who owns NearU Services?
We have not confirmed an outside investor behind NearU Services; see sources.
Which Tampa Bay companies does NearU Services own?
Does NearU Services keep the local brand names?
1 of 1 Tampa Bay brands we track still operate under their original names.
Is NearU Services private equity?
Yes — it is a private-equity-backed platform (see the capital chain above).
Sources Reported — credible press
- NearU Services (2026-09-09) — platform site. Brand roster and acquisition intent; founder/chairman Ashish Achlerkar
- NearU Services (2026-09-09) — platform site. Acquisition announcements 2021-2022, none in Tampa Bay
Researcher notes: Included because a third-party tracker attributes a January 2025 Sarasota/Manatee acquisition (Custom Air & Plumbing) to NearU that NearU's own roster does not corroborate.
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