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building and construction business for Sale in Nebraska

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Building Material & Hardware Stores

Building Material and Hardware Supply Business

NE, US

Are you ready to step into a successful business in the thriving hardware, lumberyard, and do-it-yourself (DIY) market? Look no further! This well-established retail store is now available for sale, offering you a fantastic opportunity to own a profitable business with a loyal customer base and strong community presence in the heart of a supportive region. There is a rising demand for construction materials, tools, and home improvement supplies in this region, creating a steady and increasing customer base. Additionally, being part of this growing community allows for strategic partnerships with local contractors, builders, and developers, leading to bulk orders and long-term business relationships. This business, established in 2009, features a 20,000sqft showroom displaying a wide range of products including building materials, tools, hardware, paints and more. Additionally, it comes with a semi-enclosed lumber yard offering the convenience of on-site lumber selection, catering to both contractors and home owners. They have continued to show revenue growth, with over $1 million increase in revenue from 2018-2023. This impressive growth reflects the store's strong market presence and customer loyalty as well as a team of dedicated employees and management team that will stay on with the sale. These employees are passionate and knowledgeable about the industry and provide exceptional customer service and assistance to all customers. This retail store location is carrying over $600,000 inventory - not included in sale price - and real estate is available to purchase for $1,000,000.

$875,000
$2,900,000Revenue
$220,000Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for building and construction business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$661k
Median cash flow$142k
Median sale price$253k
Multiple range1.1x - 2.4x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.84m
Median cash flow$362k
Median sale price$900k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.3x

Over $2M

Median revenue$5.56m
Median cash flow$1.03m
Median sale price$3.50m
Multiple range2.7x - 4.2x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about building and construction business acquisitions

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By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating building and construction business acquisitions.

Examine the backlog and bonding, not just last year

Signed contracts, change-order patterns, and bonding capacity tell you what you're really buying; a big trailing year with an empty pipeline is a trap, and bonding is often tied to the owner personally.

Confirm the license qualifier transfers

Many trades require a licensed qualifier that may leave with the seller. Verify what you must hold before you can legally operate.

Separate recurring service work from one-time projects

A plumbing or HVAC company with a service-and-maintenance base is worth far more than one living on new-construction bids — service agreements generate steady recurring revenue and replacement leads.

Understand the working capital the business needs

Receivables, retainage, and work-in-process tie up real cash between billing and collection; establish the need and whether it's in the deal.

Find out who actually runs the jobs

The estimator, project managers, and lead crews carry the business. Identify the key people, their pay, and retention after close.

Pressure-test the add-backs and equipment

Trucks, heavy equipment, and related-party rent distort earnings. Tour the fleet, check deferred maintenance, and stress the discretionary earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Yes, especially those with recurring service revenue. Lenders focus on license and bonding transfer, customer concentration, and whether the business runs without the owner estimating every job.