DescriptionCompany Overview
A well-established commercial landscaping services provider based in New Jersey with a 50-year operating history, specializing in recurring grounds maintenance, seasonal enhancements, and snow and ice management for a diversified base of commercial, municipal, and institutional clients.
The business operates a fully self-performed service model with no subcontractor reliance, deploying multiple field crews daily from a centrally located facility that enables efficient statewide coverage. The company has built a reputation for reliability, disciplined contract selection, and long-term client retention, with the majority of revenue derived from multi-year contractual relationships.
A significant portion of revenue is generated from municipal and school district clients, complemented by longstanding commercial relationships. Contracts are typically structured as fixed-fee maintenance agreements with additional high-margin ancillary services billed on a time-and-materials basis, resulting in strong visibility and predictability of cash flows.
The organization is supported by a tenured field leadership team responsible for day-to-day operations, creating a largely non-owner-dependent platform with clear scalability under new ownership. The business benefits from an owned fleet, established operating infrastructure, and a recently secured larger facility that supports future growth.
Key Metrics & Highlights
• Revenue (TTM): ~$3.0M 
• Adjusted EBITDA (TTM): ~$1.1M 
• EBITDA Margin: ~37% (significantly above industry average) 
• Customers: 75+ active accounts
• Average Client Tenure: 15+ years
• Contract Retention: 100% (12/12 recent rebids won) 
• Service Mix:
• ~83% Contracted Maintenance
• ~11% Snow & Ice
• ~6% Enhancements 
• Employee Base: ~24 full-time staff (100% W-2 workforce)
• Crews: 12–14 operating daily
• Fleet & Equipment: Fully owned, no debt or lease obligations
• Years in Operation: 50+
Investment Highlights
• Highly Recurring Revenue Model: Multi-year contracts with municipal and institutional clients drive stable, predictable cash flow
• Industry-Leading Profitability: Margin profile materially exceeds sector benchmarks due to efficient crew structure and disciplined bidding
• Defensible Customer Base: Long-tenured relationships and high retention create strong barriers to entry
• Non-Owner Dependent Operations: Experienced field leadership enables continuity and scalability
• Attractive End Markets: Exposure to resilient commercial, municipal, and institutional demand
• Platform or Add-On Opportunity: Positioned for strategic consolidation in a fragmented and actively acquired industry