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NearU Services

Charlotte, NC · Formed 2021

In one paragraph. NearU Services, formed in 2021, is a private-equity platform headquartered in Charlotte, NC. In Tampa Bay it owns Custom Air & Plumbing, part of roughly 24 brands nationally.

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)

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?

Custom Air & Plumbing.

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

  1. NearU Services (2026-09-09) — platform site. Brand roster and acquisition intent; founder/chairman Ashish Achlerkar
  2. 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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