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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%.
Incredible heating and air business serving the Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin areas. Well designed training in place, year over year growth, and no new construction exposure are just a few of the highlights of this fantastic business. Over 900 maintenance agreements in place, and 625 changeouts in the last 12 months. 70% residential 30% light commercial revenue mix. Currently operating with Service Titan and Quickbooks for accounting.
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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.
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Seven year old commercial hvac and refrigeration company serving the North Georgia Tri State Area ( GA, TN and NC ). Long term well trained staff, and extremely loyal customer base. Fantastic opportunity for someone to expand their commerical service business in this area. Using quickbooks for accounting and payroll is outsourced. No new construction exposure and 90% of revenue is from refrigeration service.
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There has never been a bigger need for new construction homes in the USA then there is now. This is a great time to enter this market or add on to your current portfolio. This established custom homebuilder specializes in creating unique and quality homes for clients. With over 15 years in the industry, a great history, loyal employees, and strong profit margins, this business is a prime investment opportunity in the home building sector. They are also located in a niche market which doesn't have any competition. They have consistently and steadily grown their revenue and kept their net profits in 13% range. The Owner's role can be handed off to key employees and the business could be run semi-absentee. They have very minimal competition due to their well embedded presence and long history in the area they service. There is other available real estate to be acquired. Some of the real estate is developed and some undeveloped, there are several hundred lots that could be developed through this real estate. Work in Progress generally runs anywhere from $3-$4 million at a time. Work in Progress is included in the sale of the business. The current Work in Progress for the remainder of the year is in excess of $25 million. 2023 Figures-$25.74 Million in Revenue with $3,834,887 in EBITDA. 2024 Figures Preliminary Figures-$18.42 Million in Revenue with $1,939 million in EBITDA. 2025 Projected Figures- $34.61 Million in Revenue with $5,522,277 in EBITDA. With ample room to grown and expand, don't miss out on the chance to take over this successful business! SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
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This business performs the safe abatement and removal of asbestos materials on older buildings. They have a longstanding presence in Wisconsin, enjoy high margins, and have many repeat customers. This business has been family owned for 30+ years. Daily office presence is not required, and the employees can do the work in the field without the help or supervision of the owner. Additionally, the employees have longevity with the company. The use of state-of-the-art PPE, HEPA filtering systems, air monitoring/clearance protocols and ongoing education ensures the safety of both customers and employees. The reason for the sale is the owner retiring. The owner is willing to stay on for a negotiable period of time to ensure adequate training and a smooth transition. 2025 was a difficult year for the business largely due to personal circumstances with the owner. 2025 SDE - $101,388 2024SDE - $290,544 2023 SDE- $302,008 2022 SDE- $300,448
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Step into a well-established, high-end custom carpentry business with more than 30 years of proven excellence and a stellar reputation across South Florida. Specializing in residential and commercial custom furniture, the company serves luxury brands, interior designers, and upscale clients throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. Operating from a fully equipped 5,200+ sq. ft. facility in a prime industrial location with direct Palmetto Expressway access, the business offers complete design, precision manufacturing, and expert installation services. The workshop includes top-tier equipment such as CNC machinery, a dedicated delivery van and truck, and all necessary tools to support seamless production. The company is trusted by luxury brands, jewelers, and high-end contractors, with a loyal client base and consistent repeat business. Its operations are streamlined and efficient, with room for further growth through expanded marketing, e-commerce, and design partnerships. No special license is required, making for an easy transition to new ownership. With low overhead, strong margins, and a respected name in a growing market, this turnkey operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and reputable brand built on craftsmanship and quality. Business is Owner Operated- Buyer Must Have Ownership Experience- Carpentry/Millwork Preferred
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This is an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-established millwork and casework manufacturer in Northern California, with full-service custom fabrication and installation. The business has a 17 year long operating history and specializes in high-quality custom millwork for broad scope commercial projects. This is a scalable platform with room to increase bid volume and capacity utilization. Core Services: Commercial casework and cabinetry, ornamental millwork, lobby/reception build-outs, feature walls, and storage solutions across offices, hospitality, institutional spaces, and mixed-use projects. Highlights: Prime Location: Strategically located to serve Northern California’s dense commercial construction market Regulatory & Quality Credentials: California C-6 Licensed · WI-Compliant Custom Millwork · FSC-Aligned Sustainable Sourcing End-to-End Execution: Engineering, sourcing, In-house fabrication, and coordinated delivery and installation Union advantage: Access to barrier-protected projects unavailable to non-union competitors. Union signatory also provides access to a flexible, skilled, and scalable labor pool, allowing cost control Repeat revenue and Reliability: Long-standing General Contractor relationships and track record of repeat business from established clients This opportunity is Ideal For: An owner-operator with contracting or construction management experience A competitor seeking to expand capacity or geographic reach. A strategic buyer seeking a stable, cash-flowing platform
This consistently profitable underground irrigation company has served the Northern Illinois market for several decades, specializing in commercial systems for businesses, schools and public areas. This company services 85% commercial accounts and 15% residential. Owner is willing to stay on to train and transition business to the next owner. Seize the opportunity to own a well-established and highly reputable irrigation and landscaping business with a strong foothold in the market. This business boasts a robust client base, consistent revenue growth, and a sterling reputation for quality and reliability. Perfect for a new owner-operator or an existing company looking to expand its services. Key Features include: established clientele, comprehensive services, experienced team, prime Location (easy on and off highway) and modern equipment and vehicles. Assets Included: Vehicles, machinery, tools, and inventory. Expansion opportunities exist with additional service areas, adding new services such as water management consulting, and targeting large-scale commercial contracts. Owner is seeking to retire and is motivated to find the right buyer who can continue the legacy and drive the business forward. Call us today to learn more! PLEASE NOTE: A PLUMBER'S LICENSE IS NEEDED TO RUN THIS BUSINESS! There are specific ways to keep the current plumbing license on file, but the strategic buyer for this business has access to a licensed plumber who will join the team after purchase
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Here is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most established home services businesses in the Southeast — a gutter protection and installation company serving a four-county territory in one of the fastest-growing regions of the country. This is not a startup or a turnaround. It is a cash-flowing, operationally tight business with a 70% proposal close rate, zero recorded instances of customer non-payment in over a decade, and gross margins that have expanded as the owner completed a strategic transition to a fully employed W-2 crew. Revenue has grown from $388K in 2023 to $574K in 2025, and Seller's Discretionary Earnings have averaged $223K annually over the three-year period. What makes this business genuinely difficult to replicate is the combination of decades of local name recognition, thousands of established customer relationships, exclusive dealer territory rights for a proprietary gutter guard system, and a physical presence that has remained constant while competitors have come and gone. The business operates with extraordinary capital efficiency: very low rent, no paid digital advertising, minimal capital expenditure, and a cash-collection model with no meaningful accounts receivable. Nearly all normalized earnings are available to a new owner as free cash flow. The seller is transitioning to other entrepreneurial pursuits and has offered to remain available post-close — including as a commission-based sales representative one to two days per week — a meaningful arrangement given his relationship-driven approach is a core driver of the industry-leading close rate. A trained, experienced lead installer is already in place and has confirmed willingness to stay through and beyond the transition. Growth levers are clearly identified and largely untapped: digital marketing (the business currently spends nothing on paid advertising), territory expansion into an adjacent metro with no competing dealers, price optimization, and complementary service additions. A motivated buyer with a relationship orientation and modest operational experience could step into a business that is already performing — and accelerate it. Sign the NDA to receive the full Confidential Information Memorandum.
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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