Analysis•Business, Finance & EconomicsPrivate Equity Is Still Buying Home Services—But the 2026 Deal Playbook Has ChangedLate-August acquisitions in restoration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and roofing show sponsor-backed platforms favoring tuck-ins, adjacent trades and geographic density as new platform creation slows.TradeVulcan Dispatch Editorial Desk•Aug 29, 2026•17 min