Orange, CA
This outdoor living business, founded in 2019, provides a range of services including fencing, decks, gates, patio covers, and cladding. The business operates out of a 2,000 sqft warehouse in Orange...
Orange, CA
This outdoor living business, founded in 2019, provides a range of services including fencing, decks, gates, patio covers, and cladding. The business operates out of a 2,000 sqft warehouse in Orange...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $103,000
California
With over 25 years of industry experience, this Southwestern U.S.-based paving company offers a rare opportunity to acquire a respected, well-run, and profitable business specializing in residential,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $505,000
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contra Costa County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving home efficiency business in a high-demand industry? This is a well-established insulation installation business that is highly profitable and runs extremely smoothly....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $299,000
Sacramento County, CA
The current business owner developed experience and knowledge of the solar industry by working in the solar installation industry for many years prior to starting the business. Tired of watching...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $128,372
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile—where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
$50,000
See More FranchisesPalm Desert, CA
For nearly forty years, this firm has been the go-to provider of evaporative cooling systems in the Coachella Valley by offering unparalleled sales, installation, and service. As the owner prepares...
$224,888
Cash Flow: $162,000
California
With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in the fabrication and installation of countertops and vertical surfaces for both commercial and residential applications. Renowned for its...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $714,876
$250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Opportunity Description: This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an esteemed HVAC company renowned for its excellence in the industry. The business seeks a visionary owner who can propel it to...
$3,334,050
Cash Flow: $950,000
San Diego County, CA
A well-established custom glass and mirror company specializes in creating custom glass enclosures, mirrors, and glass guardrails. Its clientele primarily consists of general contractors, tile...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $315,423
Cynthia Randall
Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.
Riverside County, CA
Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...
$6,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,405,795
California
Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing and Coating Company - SC2172 Financial Information Asking Price: $849,000 Cash Flow: $316,390 Gross Revenue: $2,406,911 Down Payment: $636,750...
$849,000
Cash Flow: $316,390
Palm Desert, CA
Established electrical contracting business serving both residential and commercial electrical clients. They have a reputation for their excellent craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. All...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $196,402
Napa, CA
Remodeling and power washing business serving Napa County and surrounding areas including Sonoma, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Walnut Creek. Established operation specializing in kitchens,...
$200,000
San Diego, CA
Premium Exterior Painting Brand – Turnkey Asset Sale, 5.0-Star Reputation Summary Terra Nova Home Remodeling is a polished, modern exterior brand serving San Diego. YTD revenue ~$200k through...
$75,000
Available in California
With $560,311 in Avg Gross Sales, Painter1 blends decades of experience with innovative, owner-focused improvements for streamlined success.
$70,000
See More FranchisesCapistrano Beach, CA
Established in 1987, Atom Company provides a comprehensive range of services from excavation and demolition to dumpster rentals and trucking services. The company boasts a diversified fleet including...
$2,300,000
Fullerton, CA
At A1 Machining and Welding we specialize in Aluminum welding, Stainless Steel welding, and Steel Welding welding. We also provide welding on Cast aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel, Brass, Copper, and...
$88,000
$975,000
Alameda County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Take advantage of this opportunity! TWO Valid California Construction Licenses Class B (general) and ASB (asbestos) for Sale. Fully compliant with all local and state regulations. Clean record, no...
$295,000
Placer County, CA
Opportunity to invest early in the next blockbuster Synthetic Rock formula. Like investing in Gunite Pool technology in the early stages before it was a household name. It was developed with over 50...
$10,000,000
Hawthorne, CA
Contact What's APP +1 3109138208 Airbnb turnkey and ready offering compelling revenues, a 8.5% cap rate, high occupancy 92%, , average daily income $522, accumulated 550 reviews with 4.9 stars and got...
$1,450,000
California
Owner of a large Real Estate Development firm is retiring with over 770 acres of land available for development. Properties are all in California with concentrations in the central valley and along...
$85,000,000
Franchised concrete coating business for sale. Proprietary products that are the absolute best in the industry. Excellent franchise support with no interference. You run your business how you want!...
$120,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Palm Springs, CA
$1,725,000
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
San Francisco County, CA
$575,000
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Available in California
$35,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,900
Covina, CA
$300,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,250,000
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
Northridge, CA
$495,000
California
$699,000
Available in California
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Dana Point, CA
$575,000
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$150,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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 in California, 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 from California to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide a basis for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
165 |
Median Asking Price |
$837,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,700,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$340,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.00 |
Median |
0.49 |
2.88 |
Upper Quartile |
0.82 |
3.65 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Construction Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in California is approximately $837,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
These businesses vary in construction volume, but California construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,700,000 and annual owner earnings of $340,000. 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 California building and construction industry typically range from 0.35 to 0.82, with the median at 0.49. Earnings multiples range from 2.00 to 3.65, with the median at 2.88. These values suggest the average construction company in California may sell for around 0.49 times its annual revenue, and 2.88 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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