FirstService Corporation
Toronto, ON
Why it invests in the trades
Publicly traded (NASDAQ/TSX: FSV) property services operator that consolidates essential property trades in North America, including restoration (First Onsite) and, per 2025 wire coverage, commercial roofing via Roofing Corp of America. Its model is to acquire regional market leaders and run them as stand-alone brands.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (1)
Roofing Corp of America
Local brands ultimately backed by FirstService Corporation (1)
Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal
Deals
- Acquisition Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal → Roofing Corp of America (backed by FirstService Corporation)
Frequently asked
What does FirstService Corporation own in Tampa Bay?
Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, through Roofing Corp of America.
Is FirstService Corporation a private-equity firm?
FirstService Corporation is classified as a public company.
How long will FirstService Corporation hold these companies?
Private-equity funds typically target a 3–7 year hold before a sale, recapitalization or continuation fund. See "Notable exits" for how this investor has behaved before, and Debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Sources Reported — credible press
- PRWeb (First Onsite) (2021-08-18) — press release. Confirms First Onsite is a FirstService Corporation subsidiary (NASDAQ/TSX: FSV).
Researcher notes: Link to Roofing Corp of America comes from a 2025-09-17 wire headline that was not read in full; treat the RCA-FirstService relationship as reported, not verified.
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