California
Established by seasoned professionals in the drywall trade, this mid-sized drywall and metal framing company has built a stellar reputation for quality, reliability, and flexibility. Serving both the...
California
Established by seasoned professionals in the drywall trade, this mid-sized drywall and metal framing company has built a stellar reputation for quality, reliability, and flexibility. Serving both the...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,179,750
Thurston County, WA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-established and highly reputable kitchen and bath remodeling business in Thurston County, Washington. Specializing in kitchen and bath cabinet...
$496,000
Cash Flow: $229,125
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
Well established General Contracting and Construction management company in Tampa Bay FL. 70% commercial 30% residential on high end homes only. Commercial work consist of Warehouses, retail centers,...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $1,536,794
Dayton, OH
The retirement aged and original owner of this company has created a wonderful business that enjoys long – term relationships with residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United...
$528,000
Cash Flow: $193,000
Cincinnati, OH
The retirement aged and original owner of this company has created a wonderful business that enjoys long – term relationships with residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United...
$528,000
Cash Flow: $193,000
Denver County, CO
This recession-resistant, high-margin plumbing company offers an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced trade professional to step into a turnkey, home-based business with minimal overhead and...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $460,000
Ramsey, NJ
Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Ramsey, New Jersey presents an exceptional low-entry, high-potential opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This well-positioned business...
$99,500
Riverside County, CA
Family owned and operated HVAC company in Riverside County. Owner has built and maintained a strong profitable HVAC company with low overhead and a dominating presence with both commercial and...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,239
Oakland County, MI
This is an amazing business that is ready for a new owner to take over! This Hardware store located in Oakland County that is the neighboring area go to for all hardware needs from screen repair,...
$293,000
Spanish Fort, AL
Calling all Remodeling and Construction Entrepreneurs! This company has an excellent reputation after decades of unparalleled service! The company focuses on remodeling and additions, but they offer a...
$284,900
Cash Flow: $119,000
Baltimore, MD
Award Winning Disaster Restoration Franchise 34% Cash Flow - Expansive Territory Asking Price: $1,200,000 RVA Business Brokers is delighted to bring this incredible opportunity to purchase a highly...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $245,000
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected environmental inspection and consulting business that has been serving Southern California for over 30 years. The company specializes in...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $101,584
Texas
This company focuses on new construction projects and specializes in engineered glass and aluminum curtain wall systems, architectural aluminum panels, aluminum canopy and sunshade systems and heavy...
$10,900,000
EBITDA: $1,900,000
$975,000
Florida
Montgomery County, OH
Full-service plumbing business in Montgomery County Ohio with over 40 years of success! The business is engaged in several sectors of the plumbing industry: new home construction, remodeling, service...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $288,295
Dayton, OH
This is an established HVAC business located in Dayton, Ohio with over 30 years of stable sales, profitability, and positive cash flow. The business services both residential and commercial customers...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Michael Wildeveld - CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
Colorado Springs, CO
This well-established commercial general contracting firm, based in Colorado Springs, has been delivering exceptional service to clients throughout the Front Range for over two decades. Renowned for...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $649,885
Florida
The highly rated SWFL Florida business boasts an outstanding design center equipped with full-scale examples and an array of samples and styles. There are in-house designers ready to assist in the...
$1,495,000
Cash Flow: $331,036
Broward County, FL
This well-established and highly reputable pavement company specializes in a full range of asphalt and concrete services, including striping, seal coating, asphalt repairs, concrete work, sidewalks,...
$2,550,000
Cash Flow: $702,330
District of Columbia, DC
A well-established painting business in the heart of Washington, DC, is now available for new ownership. With nearly a decade of success, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $312,000
Shelby County, TN
Seize the opportunity to own a successful painting business in a rapidly growing area. This veteran-owned company is well-established and primed for continued success in a $60 billion industry. The...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $204,000
Richmond, VA
Business Description: This award-winning swimming pool builder founded in the 1950’s is the premiere provider of pool services in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia. The company...
$7,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,551,332
Cincinnati, OH
The original owner of this niche kitchen and bath cabinetry company has a beautiful full – service showroom which bolsters customer experience and confidence. In addition, the company can organize,...
$670,000
Cash Flow: $245,000
Nebraska
In business for over 15 years, this niche construction company specializes in the installation, implementation, and maintenance of technical monitoring systems for utility-scale renewable energy...
$6,500,000
EBITDA: $1,443,438
$595,000
Stafford County, VA
Manassas, VA
This is a rare opportunity to take over a newly established plumbing business in a high-demand metro area. The business is part of an extensive, nationwide franchise system with hundreds of locations,...
$149,900
Fairview, OK
Our client presents a game-changing innovation in the HVAC sector — a patented Polymodal Heat Pump™, offering unmatched efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability for residential and commercial...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,251
Santa Clara County, CA
Premium and highly reputable natural stone and quartz slab fabrication, sales, import and installation business in desirable Bay Area Location. Family owned and established for many decades, this...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
Williamson County, TN
This expert design business offers full-service design and construction, specializing in home remodels and custom design solutions. From luxury kitchens and bathrooms to complete home renovations, the...
$2,100,000
EBITDA: $700,000
Henderson, NV
Established CertaPro Painters franchise in Henderson, Nevada presents an exceptional opportunity in the $60 billion painting industry. This home-based operation generates $1,259,000 in annual revenue...
$195,000
Springfield, IL
• Essential services that homeowners and businesses rely on year-round • Multiple revenue streams: attic insulation, wall insulation, removal / replacement • Energy efficiency upgrades that lower...
$159,900
Cash Flow: $179,441
Fairview, OK
Our client presents a game-changing innovation in the HVAC sector — a patented Polymodal Heat Pump™, offering unmatched efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability for residential and commercial...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,251
Androscoggin County, ME
This well-established Maine HVAC/R firm has been serving the needs of Central Maine for several decades, and the current owner is ready to sell. Their revenue mix is: • 70% service/maintenance and 30%...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Marion County, FL
This is a quickly growing business with great books and records. Simple to learn and operate, and has A LOT of growth potential. The business specializes in removing items such as furniture,...
$267,500
Cash Flow: $173,601
Norman, AL
This painting business specializes in high-quality interior and exterior services for residential and commercial clients. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and customer service, the company has...
$203,900
Cash Flow: $159,448
$1,800,000
Fairfield County, CT
Houston, TX
This home improvement and repair business serves a fast-growing, recession-resistant market with consistent, year-round demand. Ideal for an owner-operator or entrepreneur, the company offers a wide...
$132,900
Cash Flow: $128,449
Bend, OR
Rare Handyman Franchise Opportunity in Central Oregon Own an Ace Handyman Services franchise in Bend, Oregon, one of the most desirable resort and business destinations in the Pacific Northwest. This...
$185,000
Knoxville, TX
This exceptional business offers high tickets, high margins, and recurring revenue streams. This dynamic glass company stands out with premium products that leave customers delighted, coupled with...
$345,900
Cash Flow: $251,684
Alameda County, CA
We are offering for sale a highly reputable plumbing and drain specialist company offering a range of services to residential units and commercial buildings in the Bay Area. The owner is looking to...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $217,841
Richmond, VA
Looking to elevate your home improvement business? This is a premier home remodeling and repair company with a proven track record of success. Specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, and full-scale...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $286,549
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami-Dade County, FL
This unique and extremely profitable full-service electrical supply house serving electric contractors and the construction industry is ready for new owners to take it into its next era! Since 1970,...
$5,500,000
Cash Flow: $466,510
Ventura County, CA
Business builds, installs and maintains top quality commercial and residential gates and doors. Established 25 years ago with no need for advertising, all business comes from referrals. This would be...
$675,000
Middlesex County, MA
This well-established company is a recognized leader in the HVAC wholesale distribution and sheet metal fabrication industry, serving a loyal customer base of independent contractors, commercial...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $57,569
Rockey L. Butler
The Butler Real Estate Group- Berkshire Hathaway HS Premier Properties
Serving Montgomery County, TX
Integrating 30+ Years of Construction and Investing Experience into Real Estate Services
Horry County, SC
This well-established pool and spa business has been serving the community for over 16 years, building a loyal customer base and a strong reputation in the industry. Specializing in pool and spa...
$1,690,000
Cash Flow: $451,156
Grove, OK
Restoration Company with a 25 hour service radius, NO LOCAL COMPETITION!! This company specializes in water remediation, fire damage, residential and commercial roofing. They are set up to do many...
$174,975
Cash Flow: $200,000
$2,250,000
Littleton, CO
Woodstock, GA
Profitable, High Growth Painting Company Highly skilled and well trained team in place including GM Revenue Breakdown: • 85% residential • 15% commercial • Recession resistant • Strong Pipeline of new...
$673,999
Denver, CO
This home inspection business offers a valuable service to the entire Front Range, providing potential buyers with high-quality property assessments. Known for its detailed analytical approach, it...
$299,995
Cash Flow: $163,993
Austin, TX
This business delivers both plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients, offering a full suite of resources to support success, including a solid marketing strategy, tailored...
$344,900
Cash Flow: $206,312
Tuscaloosa, AL
This well-established and reputable emergency restoration company offers a wide range of high-quality services to both residential and commercial clients. Specializing in water damage restoration,...
$999,900
Cash Flow: $178,573
Miami-Dade County, FL
Founded in 2015, this highly successful and well-established wallpaper installation business has built a strong reputation for its quality craftsmanship and exceptional service. Operating solely as an...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $155,112
St Lucie County, FL
This 14-year-old construction business specializes in the prep work needed for the installation of underground utilities. The business does not touch live wire, just dig and lay the conduit and pipes....
$7,900,000
Cash Flow: $2,080,972
Broward County, FL
Step into a thriving marble and granite business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base! Specializing in premium countertop fabrication, installation, and custom stonework, this company has...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $369,855
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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