Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services Acquires Alabama's Dunn's HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

The acquisition strengthens Southern's presence in Alabama and adds another high-growth metro area to its Southeast footprint.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Southern Home Services, a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, has acquired Dunn's HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical, an Anniston, Alabama-based home service company. The acquisition strengthens Southern's presence in Alabama and adds another high-growth metro area to its densifying Southeast footprint.

Why it matters

The deal represents continued consolidation in the home services industry, as larger players like Southern Home Services look to expand their geographic reach and service offerings through strategic acquisitions of regional providers.

The details

Southern Home Services is a consolidator and operator of home services business centers focused on residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. The acquisition of Dunn's, which was founded in 2014, allows Southern to expand its presence in the growing Alabama market and add another respected local brand to its portfolio.

  • The acquisition was announced on March 4, 2026.

The players

Southern Home Services

A portfolio company of Gryphon Investors that is a consolidator and operator of home services business centers focused on residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.

Dunn's HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

An Anniston, Alabama-based home service company that was founded in 2014.

Gryphon Investors

The private equity firm that owns Southern Home Services.

Jarrod Brinker

The chief strategy officer for Southern Home Services.

Clew Partners

The buy-side advisor to Southern Home Services for this transaction.

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What they’re saying

“Dunn's is an exceptional company with a reputation for high quality service, deep community roots, and a team-first culture. Alabama continues to be a priority growth market for us, and partnering with a respected local brand like Dunn's allows us to expand thoughtfully while staying true to what matters most: delivering reliable, high-quality service to our customers.”

— Jarrod Brinker, Chief Strategy Officer, Southern Home Services (pehub.com)

What’s next

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Southern Home Services' position in the Alabama market and allow the company to continue expanding its footprint in the Southeast region.

The takeaway

This deal highlights the ongoing consolidation in the home services industry, as larger players like Southern Home Services look to grow through strategic acquisitions of regional providers that can expand their geographic reach and service offerings.