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Great opportunity to own an HVAC company serving Ross County, Ohio. They are 95% residential, 5% commercial with no refrigeration and <5% new construction. They have 620 maintenance agreements in place, 4,900 active customers in their database and their primary brand offered is Ruud.
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Amazing opportunity to own a residential HVAC company serving Los Angeles. They are 70% residential, 30% commercial and <5% refrigeration. The accounting software used is QuickBooks, payroll is handled in house, and there have been 18 change outs in the past 12 months.
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Amazing opportunity to own an HVAC company serving the St. Lucie county area. They are 90% residential, 10% commercial, with flat rate pricing in place. Payroll is handled in house, the accounting software used is QuickBooks and extended warranties are outsourced. This opportunity is great for anyone looking to get into the HVAC space.
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Fantastic opportunity to own an HVAC company in Louisville, Kentucky. They are 45% residential, 55% commercial with no new construction and no refrigeration. They have flat rate pricing in place, and currently have 230 residential, 33 commercial maintenance agreements. The accounting software they use is QuickBooks, and they currently have a CRM in place.
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Long term residential heating and air company for sale with long term staff in place. Currently have 480 maintenance agreements in place and have completed 81 changeouts in the last 12 months. 98% residential 2% commercial, no new construction and no refrigeration. They outsource their payroll and have a CRM system in place.
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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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
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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