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Asking Price: $599,900 | 2026 YTD SDE: $357,152 Established Kansas City-area residential remodeling company with more than 20 years of operating history and a highly specialized focus on historic-home renovations. The company serves an affluent customer base and specializes in kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-house renovations while preserving the architectural character of older homes. The business has built an excellent reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, supported by an established network of approximately 26 specialty subcontractors and proven project-management systems. . The current owner is involved in daily operations, creating an excellent opportunity for a new owner to build upon an established platform. Growth opportunities include adding field and management capacity, expanding marketing and referrals, developing additional specialty services, and expanding into surrounding markets. Key Highlights: * 20+ years of established operations * Multi-time award winning home remodeling company * Specialized historic-home remodeling niche * $673,621 revenue and $357,152 SDE through June 2026 * $1.32M+ revenue in both 2024 and 2025 * Strong reputation and industry recognition * Established subcontractor network and operating systems * Affluent, established homeowner clientele * Significant opportunity to expand capacity and revenue Ideal for a contractor, remodeler, construction professional, someone with an interior design background, or an entrepreneur seeking an established business with strong current cash flow and meaningful growth potential.
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This Kansas City metro area business is a premium residential and commercial lighting provider anchored by high-margin architectural and landscape installations, with additional revenue streams from specialty lighting, upgrades, and ongoing service work. It serves an affluent, referral-driven customer base and benefits from strong relationships with landscape architects, builders, and other trade partners who consistently generate qualified leads. With a proven track record—growing its client base more than 4x under current ownership—the company operates from a well-equipped flex warehouse and delivers projects ranging from a few fixtures to large-scale custom installations. Over half of revenue is driven by referrals and repeat clients, supported by strong online reviews and targeted marketing, creating a highly efficient, relationship-driven sales model with recurring revenue opportunities.
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This is an opportunity to acquire a 22 year old well-established commercial carpet cleaning company with a strong reputation and a loyal base of recurring commercial clients. The business focuses exclusively on commercial properties, providing predictable cash flow and repeat business. Key Highlights: • Recurring Commercial Accounts – Long-term clients including office buildings, medical facilities, and professional properties • Consistent Cash Flow – Contract and repeat service work drives dependable revenue • Turnkey Operation – Owner Operated Home Based Business • Recession-Resilient Industry – Essential maintenance services required regardless of economic conditions • Growth Opportunities – Expand services, increase marketing, add complementary floor or janitorial services, or grow geographically The business has established processes that allow for efficient scheduling, service delivery, and customer retention. A new owner can step in and operate immediately or scale the business with additional marketing and service offerings. Ideal Buyer: • Owner-operator seeking a stable service business • Existing cleaning or facilities maintenance company looking for an add-on acquisition • Investor seeking recurring revenue with operational infrastructure in place Seller is willing to provide training and transition support to ensure a smooth handoff. Confidential sale: Additional details available to qualified buyers upon execution of a non-disclosure agreement.
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A highly respected, profitable, and established engineering firm located in the Kansas City metro area is for sale. The owner is retiring, presenting an excellent opportunity for a strategic acquirer seeking to add or expand their capabilities in the Kansas and Missouri markets. As a distinguished market leader, the firm has established an impeccable financial trajectory, characterized by consistent year-over-year growth in both revenue and EBITDA throughout the last five years. While many established firms experience stagnation, this company is currently entering a high-velocity expansion phase, with 2026 projected to be its most profitable year to date. With a legacy spanning several decades, this firm has built a deep-rooted and trusted reputation. The business has a robust, referral-driven pipeline and a diverse client base that includes municipalities, school districts, architectural and engineering firms, and developers. In addition to Geotechnical Investigations and Reporting, the firm offers a full suite of IBC Chapter 17-required inspections, including structural steel, concrete, soils, and fireproofing. Longstanding client relationships and low churn highlight the firm’s credibility as a trusted third-party agency. The company has a proven ability to deliver the responsiveness and flexibility of a small business while consistently meeting the rigorous performance standards of larger competitors. With a team of 25 experienced full-time office and field employees and a scalable team infrastructure, the firm is well-positioned for continued growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic buyer seeking a turnkey operation with a strong market presence, a loyal client base, and a scalable team.
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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