Marin County, CA
Take ownership of a highly profitable, well-established drainage and encapsulation business serving North Bay and surrounding areas. This is a trusted name in crawlspace encapsulation and interior...
$1,191,000
Cash Flow: $526,262
Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Drainage Contractors
Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route
Hemet, CA
Here’s your chance to own a pool in Hemet! It consists of only 2 commercial accounts generating $6,650 per month and more from repairs and filter cleans. This is an owner-operated route. What is a...
$79,800
Cash Flow: $43,668
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
Desert Hot Springs, CA
This commercial landscaping business offers services including irrigation repair, landscape maintenance, landscape installation, and subcontracted tree work. Business is 100% commercial, the company...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Dixon Pool Service Route for Sale
Placer County, CA
Rare find on a small A Grade route ready to grow. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$22,800
Cash Flow: $25,000
Thousand Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Pre-approved and SBA financeable for 60% of purchase price if no owner salary required. Turnkey business with Six service technicians, service manager, and office employee in place. Profit centered...
$1,327,625
Cash Flow: $408,500
Palos Verdes Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Profit focused route with all chemicals being charged separately.Two cleaning technicians potentially available to a new owner. Excellent footprint of cities laying a foundation for rapid growth....
$148,800
Cash Flow: $160,000
Northern California High-End Home Services Business - Discreet Sale
California
Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
Pool Service Route - Woodland, CA
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
$61,140
Cash Flow: $60,000
Pool Service Route- Wilton, CA
Wilton, CA
***PRICE REDUCED*** JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice well established starter route in Wilton,...
$25,520
Cash Flow: $25,000
San Diego Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Includes three decades old package of Business Goodwill via phone number, logo, website, and company name. Most of our customers have been with us for more than 15 years, with some approaching 30...
$125,625
Cash Flow: $135,500
FranchiseLawn Doctor
Available in California
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 #1 In Category! Don’t Wait Contact Us Today and Be Ready to Launch Your Business by Spring.
$60,000
See More FranchisesPool Service Route - Beverly Hills, CA
Los Angeles, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool service route in desirable areas. This route...
$432,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Orange Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Perfect route to launch a huge pool company - prime footprint for growth. This is a tight route that has been built with reliable homeowners in well kept neighborhoods of Orange, Villa Park, and North...
$41,400
Cash Flow: $59,500
La Jolla Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
High income for easy pools. Perfect starter route. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with...
$24,000
Cash Flow: $27,000
Turn Key Rock yard with Equipment
Valley Springs, CA
Dump truck, tractor, forklift and inventory all come with this business! It's fully functioning and has a good reputation for great customer service and friendly, on time delivery. Located in the...
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$199,000
Glendora Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Decades of stability on this seasoned route. Profit wise route with chemicals being billed separately. Excellent areas to live and work in. There is lots of demand, growth and potential with this...
$105,600
Cash Flow: $123,000
Matt Mertens
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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Aquatic contractor specializing in design and maintenance
Anaheim, CA
Established for over 30 years, this Southern California-based contractor specializes in the maintenance and repair of commercial water features, fountains, and aquatic systems for property management...
$3,700,000
Cash Flow: $1,367,484
Pool Service Route - Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established and profitable pool service route in Contra Costa...
$167,424
Cash Flow: $165,000
Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11848 Nice, established pool service...
$47,400
Cash Flow: $52,500
Laguna Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Ideal starter route. Very seasoned clients - some spanning over two decades. Easy access into yards. Great payment histories. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no...
$16,800
Cash Flow: $20,000
Landscape Architecture - SBA Prequalified
Solana Beach, CA
This established Landscape Architecture firm has a well-earned impeccable reputation for excellence. The firm was founded in 2002 and has been owner-operated since. The firm works with various...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $413,292
FranchiseMartinizing Cleaners
Available Nationwide
Martinizing is the Most Iconic Name In Dry Cleaning!
$60,000
See More FranchisesHillsborough Pool Service Route for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
One day perfect starter route that produces solid income with above average rates. Great flowing route in areas that are prime for growth. Free used pool cleaning equipment on hand. Own your own...
$51,600
Cash Flow: $55,000
Indian Wells Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Excellent starter route. Solid account monthly service prices - loyal clients - excellent paying accounts. Free tools on hand Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $33,000
Pool Service Route - San Diego County
San Diego, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an upscale pool service...
$125,880
Cash Flow: $125,000
Pool Service Route - Temecula, CA
Temecula, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to dive into a well-established Pool Service...
$257,485
Cash Flow: $105,000
San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale
Alameda County, CA
This pool service route offers stable recurring revenue from long-term customers on consistent billing cycles, concentrated in San Ramon for minimal drive time and maximum efficiency. Pools are small,...
$21,600
Cash Flow: $24,000
Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...
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$795,000
Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale
Fresno County, CA
Great appreciative clients, all customers are very reasonable and friendly. Efficient routes that are organized daily by location. Excellent layout for growth. 6 of the 75 pools are chemical only...
$121,800
Cash Flow: $139,500
Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
All routes are in desirable areas. Very loyal customers with great payment histories. Excellent starter route with room for growth. All routes are in great areas. Very loyal customers with great...
$79,200
Cash Flow: $86,000
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
Pool Service Route - Roseville, CA
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...
$84,480
Cash Flow: $86,000
FranchiseMr. Electric
Available Nationwide
Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial electrical services franchise. With us, business ownership is shockingly simple!
$65,000
See More FranchisesSan Dimas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...
$184,200
Cash Flow: $188,500
Hemet Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
25% Seller Financing available. Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiency. Profit wise route...
$96,000
Cash Flow: $106,000
Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Desirable size starter route ready to grow. Well maintained pools mainly on the Westside, ,Crystal clear and algae free! Majority won through referrals. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...
$48,000
Cash Flow: $53,000
Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
A very desirable with all pools on this route being close together creating great efficiency. All chemicals are billed separately resulting in above average rates and profits. The customers are very...
$213,600
Cash Flow: $205,000
Pool Service Route - Stockton, CA
Stockton, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to get started in the pool service industry with...
$122,916
Cash Flow: $130,000
FranchiseDryer Vent Squad
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Squad is a low-investment home service franchise with an entry-level below $50K. They clean and service dryer vents in homes and apartment buildings. Dryer Vents are the leading cause of home fires and this franchise helps homeowners keep their homes safe.
$50,000
See More FranchisesVacaville Pool Service Route for Sale
Solano County, CA
Company's service rates are some of the highest in the area. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$94,200
Cash Flow: $109,000
San Diego Based Tree Service Business Now Available!
San Diego, CA
Seize the chance to own a successful tree service business with a loyal customer base! This reputable company excels in pruning, shaping, and maintenance, known for its commitment to quality and...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $77,567
Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in a growing...
$37,860
Cash Flow: $34,000
Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company
Palmdale, CA
Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company This 27-year-old commercial landscaping and property maintenance company represents an exceptional opportunity in Palmdale, CA....
$1,800,000
Profitable History in this Tree Sales & Moving Company
California
This successful business is known across the state and has very consistent profit and growth as a tree sales and tree moving company. In business for many years, this specialized business has been...
$799,900
Cash Flow: $225,000
Rolf Danryd
Griffin Business Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At Griffin Business Brokers, Inc., we specialize in helping business owners successfully transition out of their companies by finding the right, qualified buyer and guiding the transaction from start to finish.
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Landscape Architecture Firm For Sale
Sebastopol, CA
As an award-winning and highly recognized firm, the Company pioneered as one of the first licensed Landscape Architecture firms in Western Sonoma County establishing a strong presence and reputation...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $164,375
Start-upJoin the Booming Permanent Lighting Industry with Inception Lighting
Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...
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$749
Start-upAll electric equipment and Van, Lawn Care Services run by Solar
FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...
$395,000
Landscape & Garden Maintenance Service
Alameda County, CA
$479,900
Turnkey TruBlue Franchise For 1/2 Price
Upland, CA
$25,000
FranchiseMonster Tree Service
Available in California
$150,000
Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale
Lake County, CA
$408,000
Rancho Santa Fe Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
La Quinta Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
FranchisePatriot Pipeline
Available in California
$150,000
Buy or Sell a Landscaping Business in California
The landscaping industry is extremely competitive. It encompasses everything from simply mowing and edging lawns to creating gardens and building retaining walls. Companies in this industry range from small family-run operations to large-scale multimillion-dollar companies.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a landscaping business in California, it is important to understand how these businesses perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To help you get started, we have aggregated listing data from landscaping companies for sale in California to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating landscaping businesses for sale and help guide business owners looking to sell their own business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
30 |
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Median Asking Price |
$368,750 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$809,600 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$147,830 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Landscaping Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.46 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.70 |
2.76 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.86 |
3.53 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Landscaping, Lawn Care, & Yard Service Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a landscaping business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a landscaping business in California is approximately $368,750.
How much do landscaping company owners earn?
Landscaping businesses vary in sales volume, but California owners report median annual sales of $809,600 annual owner earnings of $147,830. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a landscaping business?
Valuing a landscaping business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, 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 landscaping industry typically range from 0.46 to 0.86, with the median at 0.70. Earnings multiples range from 1.19 to 3.53, with the median at 2.76. These values suggest the average landscaping company in California may sell for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 2.76 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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