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Established Tree Service Business – North Idaho | Strong Cash Flow | Turnkey Operation Brokered By Kelly Right Real Estate Asking Price: $495,000 This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable tree service company serving the rapidly growing North Idaho market, including the Coeur d'Alene, Athol, and surrounding communities. Founded in 2020, North Idaho Tree Works has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship and reliable service, generating $433,505 in revenue with an impressive 62.6% SDE margin in its most recent fiscal year. Business owner is moving out of state and would like to wrap up a sale quickly. Business Highlights: - $271,335 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) — exceptional profitability for a service business of this size - $433,505 in annual revenue from tree removal, trimming, and related services - Low overhead model with contract labor and outside services keeping fixed costs manageable - Strong repeat customer base with less than 10% of clients requesting the owner by name — demonstrating transferability - 3 employees with room to scale; owner estimates 25–50% revenue upside with existing equipment and capacity - Angie's List has been a constant source of new business, to the point that the owner often has to turn it off - Pays all vendors on time — clean financial profile ideal for SBA financing Why North Idaho? The Coeur d'Alene and North Idaho region is one of the fastest-growing areas in the Pacific Northwest, with continued residential and commercial development driving strong demand for professional tree services. The region's heavily wooded landscape and seasonal conditions create year-round need for tree care, removal, and maintenance. Ideal Buyer Profile: This business is well-suited for an owner-operator looking to step into a profitable, cash-flowing business with an established customer base and a clear path to growth. It would also make an excellent add-on acquisition for a regional landscaping, lawn care, or property services company looking to expand into tree services.
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Established turnkey carpet cleaning business serving Bonner County and surrounding North Idaho communities since 2009. The company has built a strong reputation for premium service quality, consistent 5-star customer satisfaction, and reliable recurring revenue. Operating as a home-based business with a centralized service area across three counties, the company is well-positioned for efficient scheduling and growth. With approximately $100,000 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), this is a proven, profitable operation with immediate income potential. The business includes professional-grade equipment, a large established customer base, and a streamlined system that allows a new owner to step in and operate from day one.
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This established locksmith business, proudly serving the community since 1935, has built a longstanding reputation as a reliable, full-service provider for both in-store and mobile locksmith needs. Catering to residential and commercial clients alike, the business offers a comprehensive array of services, including key cutting, lockouts, rekeying, lock repairs, padlock sales, deadbolt installations, high-security systems, master keying, automotive lock services, safe sales, and keyless entry solutions. Renowned for its professional, timely, and trustworthy service, this shop has remained a cornerstone in the community, providing a one-stop destination for all security and locksmith services. With its decades-long legacy, this business represents an exceptional opportunity for anyone ready to step into a well-established and trusted enterprise.
National transaction benchmarks for service 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 service business acquisitions.
A pest-control, cleaning, or landscaping firm with recurring agreements is worth far more than one living on one-off jobs; get the contracted share and the renewal rate.
A few large accounts can carry — and walk with — the business; review the top customers, contract lengths, and cancellation terms.
In many service businesses the owner is the salesperson and the trusted contact; understand who holds the customers and the transition plan.
These are labor-heavy; understand staffing, turnover, wage pressure, and whether key crews stay.
Pest control, security, legal, and waste businesses carry licenses and obligations that may be tied to the owner — and some, like dry cleaners, carry environmental exposure.
Low-capital service businesses are easy to dress up; scrutinize owner add-backs, vehicle and equipment condition, and whether the margins hold.
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