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Fantastic opportunity to own a plumbing and HVAC company in Rhode Island. They are 50/50 between commercial and residential, and are 55% plumbing with 45% HVAC. The business is 60% new construction and 40% service. They have approximately 1,500 active customers in their database, with $450,000 of inventory being included in the sale price. They use QuickBooks, have a CRM in place, and their payroll is outsourced.
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Rare opportunity to acquire a 69-year-established fuel tank and environmental services business serving Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts since 1957. The company has serviced 70,000+ fuel and oil tanks for homeowners, businesses, schools, churches, municipalities, government organizations, institutional customers, and oil companies. Services include residential and commercial tank installation and removal, AST/UST systems, tank replacement and upgrades, double-wall and containment tanks, commercial fueling systems, environmental cleanup, site remediation, spill response, and emergency services. The company's long operating history, specialized expertise, established regional reputation, diversified customer base, experienced technicians, specialized equipment, and environmental capabilities create meaningful barriers to entry and provide a strong foundation for continued growth. Key Highlights: - 69 years in business - 70,000+ tanks serviced - Residential, commercial & municipal markets - AST/UST installation and removal - Environmental remediation and cleanup - Emergency response capabilities - Established Rhode Island & Southeastern MA market presence - Multiple opportunities for geographic and service expansion An excellent strategic acquisition opportunity for environmental contractors, fuel/oil distributors, HVAC and heating companies, petroleum contractors, excavation companies, or other related service businesses looking to expand their capabilities. Confidential sale. Qualified buyers will receive additional information upon execution of a confidentiality agreement. Listing Number: 26469 www.ListBizforSale.com
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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