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Fantastic opportunity to own an HVAC and Plumbing company located in Phoenix, AZ. They are 70% commercial, 30% residential with no refrigeration or new construction. The business split is 70% plumbing, 30% HVAC. They have flat rate pricing, a CRM in place and payroll is handled in-house.
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Fantastic opportunity to own a company that has been operating since 1970. They are 80% residential, 20% commercial with <10% new construction and no refrigeration. They have flat rate pricing, a CRM in place and payroll is handled in-house. They have completed 150 changeouts in the previous 12 months and have 5,000 active customers served in the last 3 years.
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Fantastic opportunity to own this well established electrical services company serving Northern Colorado. They are 100% residential, with no new construction and flat rate pricing. They have 1,286 agreements in place, a CRM, and payroll is handled in-house.
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This well-established flooring and wood restoration services company has been operating in the South Central Pennsylvania region for over 40 years. Operating as a home-based business, the company has built a reputation for professional floor sanding, refinishing, and restoration services. It has a distinctive branded identity which includes two unique patents, owning both words and trademark, and a copyrighted marketing jingle and website, including a cost estimator. The business has historically operated with as many as ten field technicians and currently functions as an owner/operator business, reflecting an efficient and scalable operating structure. Notably, the company has achieved this track record with virtually no paid advertising, relying instead on reputation and referral-based demand in a market with limited direct competition. The business is being offered for sale as the current owner transitions into retirement, presenting a turnkey opportunity for a buyer to step into an established, relocatable operation with an existing customer base, proven systems, and room for a new owner to expand marketing efforts and pricing strategy to capture additional growth.
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The company was established 16 years ago and currently maintains a database of 2,500 active customers. Its client base is primarily residential 90%, with 10% commercial, and it does not engage in new construction projects. The business's service offerings are divided between plumbing and remodeling 45% and HVAC 55%. Currently, the company has 110 active maintenance agreements. Accounting functions are managed using QuickBooks, while payroll processing is outsourced to ADP. The company utilizes Jobber as its CRM system.
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Business Overview Company Background and Service Area For the past 25 years, this successful business has been dedicated to meeting the plumbing needs of customers throughout Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara counties, and neighboring regions. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality service across a wide service area. Expertise and Range of Services The skilled and seasoned staff are recognized for their expertise in all aspects of general plumbing. Their services include emergency plumbing responses, sewer cleaning, and resolving issues such as clogged toilets, pipes, and drains. Additionally, the company specializes in Hydro-Jetting, offering advanced solutions for challenging plumbing problems. Regardless of the specific need, problem, or time of year, the business is known for providing exceptional service and quality workmanship. Clientele and Recurring Accounts The company’s client list features numerous recurring accounts, including well-known national brands. These clients rely on the business for ongoing maintenance and repairs, particularly for installed water heaters and related equipment, underscoring the trust and reliability established over years of service. Included Vehicles and Equipment The sale of the business includes three Mercedes vans, each fully stocked with tools and supplies, ensuring efficient service delivery. Additionally, a flatbed Isuzu truck equipped with dual hydro-jetting reels is included, further supporting the company's specialty services and operational capacity.
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This established residential construction business specializes in designing and building high-end custom homes for discerning clients across a growing Southeastern U.S. market. Its integrated approach combines custom construction, design and finish selections, project management, select speculative development, and land development capabilities, allowing the team to support projects from initial planning through completion. What distinguishes the business is its reputation-driven model, with new opportunities generated primarily through referrals rather than significant paid marketing, reflecting strong client relationships and a demonstrated commitment to craftsmanship, transparency, and service. The company is supported by an experienced team and longstanding subcontractor and vendor relationships, providing operational depth and continuity across the construction process. With an established presence in an attractive residential market and additional opportunities to expand its development activity, marketing capabilities, and project capacity, the business offers a differentiated platform positioned for continued growth without sacrificing the personalized approach that has contributed to its success.
A rare chance to acquire one of the most established home services businesses in one of the largest retirement communities in the country. This residential garage door installation and repair company has served the Sun City, Arizona market continuously for 36 years, built almost entirely on word-of-mouth and long-standing referral relationships — without any meaningful paid advertising. The business carries no debt, owns its three service vehicles free and clear, and has produced stable, consistent profitability every year since 2023, even as the long-time owner intentionally scaled back hours in preparation for retirement. Gross margins have actually improved during this wind-down period, from roughly 57% to nearly 70%, reflecting disciplined cost management rather than a weakening business. The company holds preferred, transferable listings in the two homeowner association directories that dominate referral traffic in this market — a relationship built over decades that a new competitor could not replicate at any price. Housing stock in the service area is 30–60 years old, supporting strong, ongoing replacement demand for years to come. This is a retirement sale, not a distress sale. The business is profitable, debt-free, and being brought to market on the seller's own timeline. A new owner has a clear, low-risk path to grow revenue well beyond current levels simply by restoring installation staffing to prior levels — the current revenue decline is a direct result of reduced technician hours, not reduced demand. Additional upside exists in launching a recurring maintenance plan program, expanding into light commercial work, and modest digital marketing investment, none of which the current owner has pursued. Strong candidate for SBA 7(a) financing given the business's stable earnings, tangible assets, and long operating history. Serious inquiries only. A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and proof of financial capability are required before the business name, exact address, and detailed financials are released.
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Wonderful opportunity to own a commercial HVAC company serving El Paso county in Colorado. They are 20% residential, 80% commercial with no new construction and less than 1% refrigeration. They have flat rate pricing, 209 residential and 150 commercial agreements in place, and 4,626 active customers in their database. The accounting software is QuickBooks and payroll is handled in house.
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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.
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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