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$176K SDE | Remote Engineering Firm, 25+ Years | Repeat Clients
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Asking Price$480,000
Revenue$427,228
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$176,261
Description
25+ Year South Florida Engineering Practice | Remote Operating Model | Clear Growth Upside
Acquire an established, high-margin engineering practice serving South Florida’s building recertification, compliance, and design market. With more than 25 years in operation, $427,228 in 2025 revenue, and weighted seller’s discretionary earnings of $176,261, the business offers immediate owner cash flow, a lean remote operating structure, and clear opportunities for continued growth.
The owner is retiring after more than 25 years in business, giving a buyer the opportunity to step into an established name, existing customer relationships, contractor-supported production, and a market where qualified providers serve recurring regulatory needs.
The practice has grown through reputation and repeat client relationships rather than a formal lead-generation program. A buyer steps into an established name, existing customer relationships, contractor-supported production, and a market where qualified providers serve recurring regulatory needs.
What Makes This a Standout Acquisition
• The retiring owner holds an active Florida P.E. license and is willing to serve as the business’s qualifying agent after closing, subject to written terms and Florida requirements.
• $480,000 asking price, equal to 2.51x 2025 SDE
• More than 25 years in operation with an established South Florida presence and reported repeat client relationships
• Remote, low-overhead model with no traditional office lease or inventory and no material fixed assets included in the valuation
• Two independent contract engineers handle a substantial portion of production work, allowing the practice to support project volume without a large payroll base
• Florida law and local building rules require periodic inspections for covered properties, creating recurring market need for qualified engineering providers
• The seller is open to structured transition support
Built for Growth
The business has relied on reputation and repeat relationships rather than a structured sales engine. The next owner can pair a 25+ year operating history with deadline-based prospecting, disciplined follow-up, and broader service penetration. The remote delivery model also supports expansion without funding a traditional office footprint.
Clear Paths to Scale
• Create a targeted outreach program for properties approaching inspection and recertification deadlines
• Turn historical project records into a formal recall calendar and customer follow-up system
• Cross-sell additional services where the practice has the required licensed capacity and client demand
• Add contract engineering capacity as project volume grows
• Expand into additional markets where licensing, supervision, and project economics support the move
Our team can connect qualified buyers with financing options. Seller financing is available with a significant down payment, subject to buyer qualification and mutually acceptable terms.
Transition Support
Ideal Buyer Profile
• A Florida-licensed professional engineer ready to own an established practice
• An engineering or inspection firm seeking South Florida capacity without opening a traditional office
• A compliance or inspection platform with a documented Florida qualifying-agent plan
• An owner-operator with the required credential structure who wants immediate cash flow and practical growth levers
Inquire today to receive the full Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM). NDA required.
Business is
Relocatable
Home Based
Number of EmployeesContractors: 3
Year Established
2000
Support & Training
The seller is prepared to support an orderly handoff and is willing to discuss a post-closing qualifying-agent role. The parties will need to document the scope, term, compensation, professional responsibility, and regulatory requirements. The buyer should confirm contractor availability and post-closing terms during diligence.
Financing Options
Seller financing is available.
Business listed by
Sailfish Equity Advisors