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This established building materials enterprise operates as a specialized residential entry door pre-hanger and building products retailer, serving Northern New jersey and surrounding markets through integrated manufacturing and retail operations. The company maintains a 6,000 square foot production facility where fiberglass entry door systems are assembled, pre-hung, and prefinished, enabling complete quality control and rapid order fulfillment with 24-hour turnaround capability on stock items. The business distributes a comprehensive product portfolio including steel and wood entry doors, vinyl windows, interior doors, storm doors, and Clopay-brand garage doors. Revenue streams encompass both supply-only sales and full installation services for homeowners, contractors, and builders, with garage door sales conducted on a supply-only basis. The operation benefits from a high-visibility highway location featuring both retail showroom and manufacturing capabilities. Financial performance demonstrates consistent growth trajectory, with fiscal year 2025 generating revenue of $1,131,701 and seller's discretionary earnings of $197,789, representing a 17.5% SDE margin and achieving three-year highs in both metrics. Entry door systems constitute approximately 63% of total revenue, with diversified product lines including vinyl windows, interior doors, storm doors, garage doors, hardware, and installation services comprising the balance. Operational advantages include factory-direct pricing capabilities and favorable local tax structure with sales tax rates at half the statewide rate, enhancing competitive positioning on retail transactions. The manufacturing component provides scheduling flexibility and quality assurance while supporting rapid order processing. Expansion opportunities exist in roofing, siding, and kitchen and bath product categories, leveraging existing showroom infrastructure and installation capabilities. Installation services, currently representing 10.7% of revenue despite 54% growth since 2023, present significant value capture potential through increased attachment to supply orders. Digital marketing infrastructure remains underdeveloped, with modernization opportunities in website functionality, online quoting systems, and expanded advertising investment from the current 0.9% of revenue allocation.
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Established electrical contracting company serving Northern New Jersey with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. The business provides a full range of residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical services, including new construction, system upgrades, generator installations, and data/voice wiring. The company benefits from a loyal customer base, repeat business, and diverse revenue streams. With experienced operations, established processes, and longstanding relationships in place, the business offers a turnkey opportunity with immediate cash flow and continued growth potential
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Fantastic opportunity to own a HVAC and Plumbing company serving most of South New Jersey. The company is 90% residential, 10% commercial with no refrigeration and less than 5% new construction. The split is 75% HVAC, 25% plumbing with flat rate pricing in place. There is a CRM in place, the payroll is outsourced to an accountant, and they use QuickBooks for their accounting system.
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This well-established HVAC business has been serving the community since 2017, earning a strong reputation for quality workmanship, dependable service, and customer satisfaction. Strategically located on Main Street with excellent visibility, the company has built a loyal customer base and a consistent stream of recurring business. The company provides a diverse range of heating and HVAC services, including the installation of wood stoves, pellet stoves, gas and oil stoves, furnaces, wall heaters, and laser heaters. In addition, it offers chimney cleaning, maintenance, and repair services for a wide variety of heating systems. This broad service offering creates multiple revenue streams and positions the business as a trusted one-stop provider for residential heating and HVAC needs throughout the region. Listing Type: Premium Listing ID: 26389 www.listbizforsale.com
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This established cabinet and countertop company has been serving its market for decades and is currently operated by an out-of-state owner. The business specializes in kitchen and bath cabinetry, as well as quartz and granite countertop solutions for homeowners, contractors, and remodeling professionals. Benefiting from continued demand in the residential renovation sector, particularly kitchen and bathroom upgrades, the company has built a strong reputation and enjoys consistent revenue from repeat customers, referrals, and longstanding contractor relationships. Operations include cabinet sales, countertop fabrication and installation coordination, and project support for both residential remodeling and new construction. Established vendor relationships and efficient processes allow the business to operate smoothly while delivering quality products and service. This is a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or strategic buyer seeking a well-established business with a proven track record. Significant growth opportunities exist through expanded marketing initiatives, additional contractor partnerships, enhanced showroom offerings, and the introduction of interior design and project consultation services. Highlights: Established brand with decades of operating history Strong contractor and referral relationships Diverse revenue streams from cabinetry, countertops, and installation services Consistent demand driven by residential remodeling trends Turnkey operation with experienced vendor network Significant opportunities for expansion and market growth The business is well-positioned for continued success under new ownership. Listing ID: 26429 www.listbizforsale.com
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A New Jersey–based specialty construction and facility-services contractor with approved-vendor status across all 7 national networks it serves, anchored since 2011. The networks hold the master contracts with national brands and route work to a small, pre-vetted bench — admission is the barrier. Every credential sits at entity level and conveys at closing, so a buyer inherits a position a new entrant needs years to earn. Delivery is asset-light and margins are strong for the trade. Three employees self-perform estimating and supervision, backed by 8 subcontractors averaging 12.5 years’ tenure. SDE margins have held near 35% for three years on negligible capex and no lease, with profitability every year, including 2008 and 2020. Commercial and residential counter-cycle, no customer exceeds 18% of revenue, and restoration is largely insurance-funded. Revenue is forecast up 19% in FY2026 to $700K, and SDE has compounded at a 48% CAGR since 2023 to $244K, as the mix shifts to fewer, larger jobs — commercial revenue rose 79% in FY2025 and project count is up 168% since 2023. All built on referral, with no salesperson or advertising in 20 years, yet 4 of 7 approvals came since 2023 — every commercial growth lever remains untapped. The owner is selling 100% of the equity with a transition of up to 12 months. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.
Large customer base This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-established HVAC and commercial kitchen repair business with a loyal client base and strong reputation for quality service. The company specializes in: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) repair & maintenance Commercial kitchen equipment repair (ovens, fryers, refrigeration, etc.) Emergency service calls and preventative maintenance contracts Warranty work Emergency Residential Work The business serves a mix of restaurants, commercial kitchens, retail spaces, and small businesses, with many long-term clients and recurring service agreements.
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Fantastic opportunity serving the Greater Mercer County in NJ. They are 99% residential, with no new construction and less than 1% refrigeration. They have flat rate pricing in place, with 2,500 active customers serviced in the past 2 years. They have completed 190 changeouts in the last 12 months and the accounting system used is QuickBooks.
National transaction benchmarks for building and construction business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
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.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating building and construction business acquisitions.
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.
Many trades require a licensed qualifier that may leave with the seller. Verify what you must hold before you can legally operate.
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.
Receivables, retainage, and work-in-process tie up real cash between billing and collection; establish the need and whether it's in the deal.
The estimator, project managers, and lead crews carry the business. Identify the key people, their pay, and retention after close.
Trucks, heavy equipment, and related-party rent distort earnings. Tour the fleet, check deferred maintenance, and stress the discretionary earnings.
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