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A modern commercial lighting distributor and turnkey installation company specializing in high-efficiency LED retrofits, energy-saving upgrades, and advanced controls integration for enterprise and mid-market clients. The client base is a curated portfolio of top-tier institutional landlords, elite Class A commercial properties, and premier sports and academic facilities, primarily concentrated in the highly demanding New York City market. Rather than chasing high-volume churn, The Company partners with sophisticated property managers and general contractors who demand flawless, non-union execution in high-touch, design-sensitive, and fully occupied environments. The result is an entrenched, high-trust network of repeat clients that value precision, regulatory fluency, and long-term reliability over bottom-dollar bidding. Significant growth remains untapped as the current owner regularly declines new work due to limited bandwidth and spends 20+hrs/week in the business. -LED retrofit projects and high-efficiency lighting system conversions -Advanced lighting controls and occupancy sensor installation -Full-service solution: audit, design, procurement, installation, and optimization -Recurring project demand driven by energy compliance and corporate ESG mandates -50%+ gross margins -Highly efficient operating structure -Strong cash position and minimal debt -Entrenched long-running client relationships Market Opportunity: Commercial building owners and corporate facilities managers must modernize their lighting systems to meet stricter energy codes, achieve corporate sustainability goals, and reduce operating costs. This is regulatory-driven demand, not discretionary - positioning this business for stable high in-demand work. Lighting is not an option, it is an infrastructure necessity. Even data-centers (AI) need lighting.
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This is an ideal acquisition for an experienced solar or electrical contractor, a strategic buyer in the home services or construction space, or an entrepreneurial operator ready to step into an established, cash-flowing business with a 15-year brand advantage that cannot be replicated. NABCEP-certified residential and commercial solar installation company with 15 consecutive years of operation in Central New York. Founded in 2011, the business has grown entirely through referrals — with virtually zero advertising spend — into the dominant local installer in its county. 2025 was the company's best year on record: $1,410,055 in revenue, $362,899 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings, and 49 completed projects — all-time highs across the board. The business entered 2026 with approximately $300,000 of committed project pipeline and strong spring momentum. NABCEP PVIP-certified Operations Owner with 16+ years of solar-specific experience — the industry's gold standard credential. Referral-driven model with a 20–25% average close rate and near-zero customer acquisition cost. $179,300 in net equipment equity included in the asking price — all loans paid off (2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 2024 John Deere 30P excavator, 2020 Massey Ferguson tractor, enclosed trailers, and full tool inventory) 300+ systems installed over 15 years, creating a growing service and maintenance revenue stream. NYSERDA-authorized exclusive installer for the county's Solarize CNY campaign. BBB A+ rated; active NYSDPS Distributed Energy Resource Supplier in good standing. Clean balance sheet — zero debt, no real estate loans. New York State policy tailwinds remain strong: 70% renewable electricity mandate by 2030, NYSERDA NY-Sun incentive program, 25% NYS solar tax credit (up to $5,000), and net metering all continue to drive residential demand. The commercial Federal ITC remains in place through 2027 — a timely growth lever for an incoming buyer, as commercial solar is currently underserved at 10–20% of revenue. Seller financing available: The sellers will carry 10–15% of the purchase price as a seller note, making this SBA 7(a) financeable and materially expanding the qualified buyer pool. Transition: 90-day training and handoff period; extended consulting available. Sunbase CRM currently being implemented and will transfer to the buyer at close. NDA required for financials and location. Qualified buyers will receive a full Confidential Information Memorandum.
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35 year old residential heating and air business serving Westchester County and Greenwich Connecicut. Company focuses on the new construction market with high end builders. They do not do track housing, only custom homes. 85% of revenue is from new construction and 15% from service. Owner is willing to remain on to ensure a smooth transition for both clients and employees. Long term staff in place.
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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