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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.
This Western US-based company provides energy efficiency upgrades and residential solar installation services, holding over a decade of industry experience. The business takes a comprehensive approach by first auditing a home's efficiency and then implementing bundled solutions that reduce overall energy consumption. This well-established operation features a stable, long-tenured workforce, favorable vendor pricing, and direct relationships with local utility providers. The turnkey acquisition includes all necessary equipment, service vehicles, and protected intellectual property. The SDE shown includes a rent charge of $2,400/month, is based on the Last Twelve Months through 12/31/2025, and is for a full-time owner-operator.
Denver CO / Residential Plumbing Business / ADD ON / $452K ADJ EBITDA The Company is a fast-growing, residential plumbing and drain services provider headquartered in the Denver metropolitan area. Founded in 2019, the business delivers a full suite of essential, non-discretionary services including drain cleaning, sewer and water line replacement, water heater installation, excavation, diagnostics, and general plumbing repair. Operating across 15+ cities and more than 36 licensed municipalities, the Company has established a strong regional footprint supported by a fleet of service vehicles, specialized equipment, and an in-house excavation capability. The business is characterized by rapid response times, including same-day and emergency services, positioning it as a reliable provider in a time-sensitive industry. The Company combines deep technical expertise with a modern, digitally driven customer acquisition strategy. Its marketing engine leverages search platforms, online marketplaces, and customer reviews to drive consistent inbound demand, supported by a large and growing customer database. A diversified revenue mix—spanning recurring service work and higher-ticket replacement and excavation projects—provides both stability and upside. With a foundation in multi-generational industry experience and a scalable operational platform, the Company is well-positioned to capitalize on strong regional population growth, aging infrastructure, and ongoing consolidation trends within the fragmented plumbing sector.  Key KPIs Financial Performance • Revenue: ~$3.3M (2025A) • Revenue Growth: +128% YoY (2024–2025) • Adjusted EBITDA: ~$452K • Adjusted EBITDA Margin: ~13.5% Growth & Scale • Revenue CAGR (2023–2025): ~61% • Projected Revenue (2026E): ~$4.0M (~20% growth) Operations • Service Area: 15+ cities / 36+ municipalities • Fleet: 12+ service vehicles + excavation equipment • Customer Database: 8,000+ phone contacts / 5,000+ emails Revenue Mix • Residential: ~89.9% • Commercial: ~10.1% • Service Mix: • Replace & Repair: ~32% • Maintenance / Service / Inspection: ~30% • Excavation: ~28% • Install & Renovation: ~10% Unit Economics • Average Ticket: $1,000+ • High-ticket excavation jobs: ~⅓ of revenue (disproportionate profit driver) Customer & Brand Metrics • 1,000+ positive online reviews • A+ BBB rating • Strong digital lead generation across multiple platforms
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24 year old commercial HVAC company in Central Florida. Long Term Staff, Long Term Clients, and currently have more work than they can get to. 100% of revenue comes from new construction and retrofits. Great opportunity to add a service division to an already thriving and profitable construction side. If you are looking to expand into this area, this is an incredible opportunity.
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Fantastic opportunity to own a commercial HVAC company servicing the Broward County area. They are 70% commercial, 30% residential. 80% of revenue comes from new construction/renovation and 20% service. The bulk of their work is with multifamily housing complexes. They have no refrigeration and flat rate pricing in place. They have 3,000 active customers in their database, have a CRM in place, as well as their accounting software used is QuickBooks.
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A rare opportunity to acquire a highly systematized residential services company operating in one of the fastest-growing Sun Belt markets in the United States. This business has built an exceptional market reputation — earning hundreds of five-star Google reviews — through operational excellence rather than aggressive advertising, making it a standout performer in a fragmented, high-demand industry. The business completes 250+ jobs annually at average ticket sizes of $4,000–$6,000, generating $1,532,516 in 2025 revenue. Gross margins have remained remarkably consistent at 36%–42% across all three operating years — evidence of disciplined pricing and reliable supplier relationships. The company maintains approximately $100,000 in cash reserves, operates with minimal accounts receivable, and benefits from a customer deposit structure (50%–90% upfront) that creates a self-funding working capital model with virtually no capital tied up in inventory. What makes this business extraordinary is not just what it earns — it is how it operates. A lean technology stack automates customer communications, payment processing, permitting workflows, and job scheduling. A skilled full-time field operations manager handles all on-site estimates, crew oversight, and quality control. The current owner manages administrative functions and strategic direction — often requiring as few as two hours per week during steady-state operations. The result is a business that largely runs itself and is ready for a new owner to grow immediately from day one. The competitive advantage is operational excellence, systematically delivered. While competitors rely on high-volume marketing and tolerate inconsistent results, this company wins through responsiveness: same-day estimate scheduling, detailed proposals delivered within 24 hours, on-time installations with proactive communication, and a multi-point quality inspection on every single job. These practices are documented and repeatable — they transfer cleanly to a new owner. The market is exceptional. The service area sits at the intersection of three powerful demographic tailwinds: domestic migration from high-cost northern states, Baby Boomer retirement relocation, and international residential buyers. Homes in this region are not delivered with fencing by builders, creating permanent aftermarket demand from every new residence — and tens of thousands of housing units are in active development across the service area right now. A significant portion of demand is entirely non-discretionary: state building codes and homeowners' insurance policies mandate compliant fencing around residential pools, creating steady, recession-resistant need regardless of renovation budgets or economic cycles. The business currently operates with one installation crew despite having the infrastructure, equipment, and supplier relationships to support three. Current ownership has deliberately constrained growth to protect service quality, leaving a strategic buyer with a clear, quantifiable path to double or triple revenue through crew expansion, targeted pool fence marketing, and geographic growth into adjacent high-demand markets where permitting relationships are already established. This is a turnkey acquisition of a business that has already solved the hard problems — service delivery, multi-jurisdictional permitting expertise, crew management, and reputation — while leaving the growth playbook largely unexecuted. Real estate is included in the asking price and provides additional collateral for SBA financing. Qualified buyers who sign the NDA will receive the full Confidential Information Memorandum.
Positioned on nearly four acres, 4996 Grist Mill Rd in Pinson offers a versatile commercial property with substantial existing improvements and plenty of room for a variety of potential uses. The combination of acreage, multiple structures, and usable outdoor space makes this an appealing opportunity for an owner-user, contractor, service business, storage operation, or investor. The property includes an existing office building, providing dedicated space for administrative or day-to-day business operations. A metal warehouse offers additional space for equipment, inventory, storage, or operational needs, while a utility carport with a concrete pad provides convenient covered space for vehicles, machinery, or materials. A residential trailer is also located on the property and conveys with the sale, adding another potentially useful component to the site. With nearly four acres of land, the property provides considerable flexibility beyond the existing improvements, including room for outdoor storage, equipment, vehicles, or future expansion depending on the needs of the next owner and applicable zoning. The variety of structures already in place allows a new owner to take advantage of an established commercial setup while adapting the property to suit their operation. 4996 Grist Mill Rd presents a unique opportunity to acquire a sizable commercial property where the land, office, warehouse, covered utility area, and residential trailer all convey together. For a business looking for space to operate and grow or an investor seeking a property with multiple usable improvements this property offers a strong combination of acreage and functionality.
This well-established crane and heavy equipment service company has built a strong reputation throughout Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. The business has grown from a single-crane operation into a diversified operation serving commercial construction, residential construction, infrastructure projects, and oilfield customers across the region. Known for reliability, safety, and experienced operators, the company has developed long-standing relationships with repeat customers in markets that benefit from high barriers to entry and limited regional competition. The company provides crane services, heavy lifting, trucking, modular and steel building placement, oilfield equipment installation, and transportation support services. Operations are supported by a fleet of boom trucks, hydraulic cranes, trailers, and support equipment capable of handling a wide range of lifting and transport projects. The experienced workforce and certified operators allow the business to complete complex and safety-sensitive jobs while maintaining a strong reputation for dependable service. Revenue is diversified across energy, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors, helping provide stability through changing market cycles. Included in the sale is approximately 80 acres of real estate consisting of the operational yard, business facilities, and additional land that supports current operations while also providing future expansion potential. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established regional service company with more than four decades of operating history, an experienced team, specialized equipment fleet, and a loyal customer base. Significant growth opportunities exist through fleet expansion, additional heavy-haul and infrastructure work, geographic expansion into neighboring markets, and continued development of energy and industrial service relationships. The business is being offered as part of an ownership transition and is well-positioned for a strategic buyer, owner-operator, or industry group seeking an established platform in the crane and heavy equipment services industry. Serious inquiries only, Proof of Funds Required.
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This well-established custom stone fabrication and installation company has been a key player in the Dallas-Fort Worth for over 20 years. Specializing in natural stone and engineered surfaces, the business produces and installs countertops, reception desks, breakroom surfaces, apartment kitchens and baths, and specialty features including etched lettering, carvings, crowns, trim details, and integrated sinks for commercial and multifamily construction projects. Longstanding relationships with major general contractors drive steady project flow across office buildings, healthcare facilities, warehouses, retail build-outs, and multifamily developments, with diversified work that limits customer concentration—the largest account represents about 15% of revenue. The company operates from a facility with approximately 18,000 square feet of production and office space laid out in an efficient front-to-back flow. Four CNC machines, inline processing equipment, material-handling systems, and integrated scheduling software support high-volume fabrication, while four in-house installation crews maintain direct control over job-site execution and quality. A fully staffed team of 37 (including project managers, CNC operators, fabricators, and support roles) runs daily operations with the owner currently involved only about 20 hours per week, allowing for strong operational continuity and scalability in a high-demand construction market. The owner is transitioning for family-focused reasons and will provide a structured 30-day handover with hands-on training plus up to one year of additional paid support as needed. This turnkey business offers stable cash flow through established contractor relationships, meaningful growth potential via service-line expansion such as commercial tile installation, and a solid platform in one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan construction markets.
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This extremely long term residential company is located west of Chicago. They have completed 169 changeouts in the last 12 months. 99% of this business is residential and only 1% is commercial with no new construction. They currently have 3,282 active customers in their database and 541 maintenance agreements. Payroll is outsourced to a PEO firm, accounting software used is QuickBooks, CRM used is Service Titan. The business is split between HVAC: 55% Plumbing: 37% Electrical: 7%.
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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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