California
$499,000
California
$499,000
Sacramento, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,626,000
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
California
$1,495,000
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $615,000
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
California
$1,100,000
Available in California
$35,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
California
$1,500,000
California
$1,500,000
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $710,150
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
Temecula, CA
$5,000,000
Cottonwood, CA
$275,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Sacramento, CA
$560,000
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Available in California
$35,000
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$525,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Solano County, CA
$1,500,000
California
$4,000,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $823,965
Available Nationwide
$150,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $476,057
Sonoma County, CA
$1,950,000
Escondido, CA
$500,000
Palmdale, CA
$550,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
California
$4,200,000
Ventura County, CA
$140,000
Gus Otaki
Petroleum Realty
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Petroleum Realty – Over 35 Years of Specialized Excellence Gus Otaki At Petroleum Realty, our name says it all. For over 35 years, we have specialized exclusively in gas station sales, financing, remodeling, and construction. With a deep understanding of the industry, we’ve matched countless buyers and sellers based on their needs, goals, and capabilities—building a foundation of trust, integrity, and lifelong relationships. Our team’s commitment to performance and excellence has resulted in over $500 million in gas station sales, along with successful transactions in multifamily, land, and retail properties. We also specialize in investment sales and tenant representation, offering comprehensive real estate services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. Fluent in English, Arabic, and some German, we ensure smooth communication and personalized service. During escrow, we assist with all documentation, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and oil company requirements. Our clients are treated with the utmost respect, honesty, confidentiality, and integrity—values that have earned us a reputation built largely on referrals and repeat business.
Sacramento County, CA
$7,000,000
California
$775,000
Ventura County, CA
$350,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $771,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$195,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$695,240
Yolo County, CA
$550,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,354,632
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $505,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$399,000
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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