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Semi-Absentee SoCal Commercial HVAC 30+ Years $350K+ SDE Scale-Ready

Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Asking Price$1.10m
Revenue$900k
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$350k
Description
80%+ Commercial, Quarterly PM, 3 FT + 1 PT Team, Lease till 2029 Acquire a rare, long-established SoCal commercial-focused HVAC service contractor with 30+ years of operating history, strong local reputation, and a built-in recurring service base. The business is primarily 80–90% commercial, supported by scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) cycles approximately every 3 months, which creates predictable workflow and repeat revenue without heavy marketing spend. The current owner is semi-absentee, working half-days and primarily handling administrative oversight, and has intentionally cut smaller/low-priority accounts due to health and lifestyle goals. The owner did little to no advertising, did not expand to farther cities, and still maintained strong demand and recognition — making this an exceptional platform for a buyer who wants to add basic outreach and scale. Importantly, the seller is committed to a smooth handoff and is willing to remain involved for up to five (5) months, a few hours per week, to introduce the buyer to key clients and help ensure a seamless transition of recurring maintenance accounts. Key Highlights • Asking Price: $1,100,000 • Revenue Mix: 80–90% commercial • Recurring Base: scheduled quarterly PM cycles • Owner Role: semi-absentee; admin/oversight only • Transition Support: seller available for up to 5 months, a few hours/week, for client introductions + smooth handoff • Team: 3 full-time technicians + 1 part-time; one tech holds a contractor license • Fleet Included (paid off): 2 trucks + 1 van • Tools/Equipment Included: all tools/equipment required for ongoing operations included in sale • Lease: ~$3,200/month, in place through end of 2029 • Buyer Fit: industry experience recommended; C-20 HVAC license or C-38 refrigeration license preferred Staffing & Operations This is a turnkey service operation supported by an established technician team: • 3 full-time techs + 1 part-time tech • One team member holds a contractor license, supporting operational continuity • Owner currently focuses on administrative functions, scheduling oversight, and general management — with limited day-to-day field involvement The company’s workflows, service routines, and recurring PM cadence are already established, allowing a qualified buyer to step in and run operations efficiently. Financial Notes (SDE / Cash Component) The business has historically received some cash payments that were not reported on the tax return and are considered cash income by the seller: • 2024: ~$34,000 cash • 2025: ~$89,000 cash (owner estimate; tax return not yet finalized) Note: Buyer and buyer’s lender should perform independent verification and diligence. For financing purposes, some lenders may exclude unreported cash income from underwriting unless well documented. Buyer Requirements / Ideal Buyer Profile • Best fit is an operator with HVAC industry experience • C-20 HVAC contractor license or C-38 refrigeration license preferred (or a clear plan to operate compliantly) • Proof of funds / financing capability required prior to release of sensitive information and detailed diligence materials
Real Estate
Rent is $3,200 per month
Building Size: 2019 sq. ft.
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$150k
Inventory
$13kIncluded in Asking Price
Business is
Absentee Owner
Number of EmployeesFull-Time: 3Part-Time: 1
Year Established
2007
Reason Selling
Retirement
Facilities & Assets
• Functional contractor footprint with workspace suitable for service operations, staging, and storage • Lease ~$3,200/month through end of 2029 • All tools/equipment included • 2 trucks + 1 van (paid off) included, enabling immediate continuity without fleet capex
Support & Training
Seller will support a structured handoff, including: • Up to 5 months of transition support • A few hours per week for client introductions and relationship continuity • Support focused on ensuring recurring PM accounts transfer smoothly Note: Owner plans vacation in March, June, and October. Buyer diligence and transition planning should account for this schedule.
Market & Competition
The HVAC market is competitive, but this business differentiates with: • Multi-decade local credibility and recognized service quality • Recurring PM cadence supporting predictability and retention • Established technician team and fleet included • Meaningful upside due to minimal marketing and conservative footprint
Growth Opportunities
Strong fundamentals but run conservatively—upside is real and actionable: (1) Expand commercial outreach to property managers, HOAs, strip centers, office/medical and light industrial; convert more service calls into PM agreements and tighten renewals. (2) Add basic marketing the seller skipped: optimize Google profile/reviews/local SEO, run Local Services Ads, and use a simple CRM + follow-up cadence. (3) Rebuild residential selectively (tune-ups, replacements, maintenance plans). (4) Expand to adjacent cities and win multi-site commercial accounts.
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HVAC Business for Sale
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Asking Price$1.10m