California

Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses For Sale in California

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Take Over Established Gardening Accounts

Oakland, CA

40 +/- garden maintenance accounts available. Owner is retiring. Homes are in nice neighborhoods. Seller is a solo gardener providing sasonal trimming, pruning, mowing, blowing, raking, planting and...

$69,900

$69,900

Cash Flow: $50,000

Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Step into a dream route with Business goodwill included via Name and phone number. Excellent Service technician in place servicing 40 pools. Highly seasoned clientele created over the last two...

$148,800

$148,800

Cash Flow: $175,000

Thousands Oak Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Very rare find with 40% seller financing just added April 14th. Well cared for route with Great customers! Perfect route to start your business or add to your existing route. Area is primed for growth...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $73,000

Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Highly desirable areas to grow a route in with high end clientele. Seasoned clients that appreciate good service and are willing to pay for it. Consistent extra profits from filter cleans, salt cell...

$58,800

$58,800

Cash Flow: $67,000

Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business

Orange County, CA

A great benefit to this business is the loyal customer base. Loyalty continues by providing excellent lawn care services. The owner takes great pride in doing the best work. He is very detailed in his...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Chico Pool Service Route for Sale

Butte County, CA

Perfect starter route with all accounts in highly desirable Chico, CA. All accounts are residential and inground. Successful seasoned seller will be a great source of information. No Spas or...

$18,000

$18,000

Cash Flow: $20,000

Well-Established Landscape Business for Sale – Great Reputation

Elk Grove, CA

Founded 25 years ago, this landscape company has established itself as a premier provider of landscaping and design services in the region. With a rich history of excellence, we have become known for...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

EBITDA: $1,600,000

Agoura Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Tight Ideal starter route. Excellent route with good customers. Most of the accounts are in high-end areas and are in well cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $70,000

Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Contractors license required. 30% seller financing subject to seller approval of buyer & a 17% Discounted sales price. These are all simple easy pools, very basic, except one. Most accounts are...

$52,000

$52,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Excellent starter route with great growth potential in the area. Nice blend of Complete and Chemistry only accounts. Owner currently spends 15 hours servicing the route. Free tools and supplies on...

$48,000

$48,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

High quality route with good customers. Tight Ideal starter route. Most of the accounts are in high-end areas and are in well cared for condition. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your...

$43,200

$43,200

Cash Flow: $48,000

Folsom Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Great profitable route with long-term customers. Route has been optimized to eliminate problem customers and reduce driving time between customers. Additional consistent profits from filter and salt...

$84,000

$84,000

Cash Flow: $102,000

Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route

$79,800 - Hemet, CA

$79,800

Hemet, CA

Arif Sealey

Sealey Business Brokers

Hilmar Pool Service Route for Sale

Merced County, CA

These are unique and loyal customers with solid rates. There is not as much competition in the Hilmar area, which is where most of the pools are located. With some training and responsive customer...

$27,600

$27,600

Cash Flow: $30,000

Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale

Lake County, CA

Partial SBA qualifiable based on buyers' financials. Long term established outstanding relationship with my clients. Amazing area to work and operate a pool business. Seasoned appreciative clients...

$408,000

$408,000

Cash Flow: $156,900

RAVI JAGTIANI

Ravi Jagtiani / Jagtiani Group with Intero Commercial

Serving San Mateo County, CA

In the Real Estate Industry since many years, having sold many types of businesses and being the top agent in the Child Care business in California.

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Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Long Term customers in desirable North County San Diego. Routes are sparse in the San Diego market. Service technicians potentially available, Solid monthly rates. Additional yearly profits from...

$110,400

$110,400

Cash Flow: $122,000

Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC

Los Angeles County, CA

This established landscaping business has been active for 25 years with a strong reputation and client relationships with many property management companies that include landscape maintenance...

$450,000

$450,000

EBITDA: $115,380

Landscape Maintenance Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $125,917

Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service

Los Angeles, CA

Step into ownership of a highly profitable, cash-flowing general contracting, design and remodeling business located in one of Los Angeles’ most dynamic and rapidly growing communities—without needing...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $126,115

Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Pools are a nice mix of older and newer pools in very nice neighborhoods. All are contained in Sacramento County and are all North of the American River in desirable areas. Seller is open to refer any...

$98,400

$98,400

Cash Flow: $114,000

Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Most pools are small cherry pools. Extra income from filter and salt cell cleanings. Free used equipment on hand. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or...

$70,800

$70,800

Cash Flow: $83,000

Established High-End Landscaping Company

San Bernardino County, CA

Business Description: Founded in 1979, this is one of the most reputable and established landscaping companies serving the San Bernardino and surrounding mountain communities. This full-service...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $780,226

Thriving LA/OC Landscaping & Irrigation Biz | $200K+ Monthly Revenue

$2,400,000 - Carson, CA

$2,400,000

Carson, CA

San Fernando Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

**30% Seller Financing Available** Per seller approval of buyer. Excellent route with good customers and a tight driving area. Most of the accounts are in high-end areas and are in well cared for...

$105,000

$105,000

Cash Flow: $117,500

Rancho Santa Fe Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Premium accounts with all customers having been hand groomed and picked by a long time successful owner. Very profitable route with $150 filter cleans in place and common extra billings for phosphate...

$56,250

$56,250

Cash Flow: $47,500

La Quinta Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Discounted and price to sell. Exceptional opportunity to buy a relationship with a seasoned pool professional that is plus a nice batch of pool. Seller has an amazing trusting relationship with these...

$13,000

$13,000

Cash Flow: $16,000

Design & Build Landscaping Contractor

Alameda County, CA

A highly reputable landscaping and construction company with over 40 years of experience, serving commercial and residential clients across Northern California. The company specializes in landscape...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Profitable, Well-Established Tree Service Company

California

This well established tree service company has been serving its market for well over 30 plus years. It has built a loyal following and reputation, with both it's residential and commercial customers,...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Cash Flow: $1,134,932

General Contracting & Landscaping Business

Yolo County, CA

This well-established general contracting and landscaping business has been a trusted name in its market for decades, building a stellar reputation for quality and reliability. The business has...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $209,272

Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business

Los Angeles County, CA

OVERVIEW OWNER READY TO RETIRE!!! BUSINESS SALEWITHALLCLIENT LIST.SOME BUSINESS EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED!!!GOOD HOME BASED BUSINESS. BUYER COULD INCORPORATE INTO AN EXISTING BUSINESS OR LOCATION. Central...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

East Bay Landscape Company for Sale

Alameda County, CA

Since 2012 this ecological landscape design, garden and installation company mainly serves 45-50 monthly clients in Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Alameda. Deeply rooted in permaculture principles and...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $99,608

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

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

30

Median Asking Price  

$368,750

Median Reported Revenue  

$809,600

Median Reported Earnings  

$147,830

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Landscaping Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.46

1.91

Median

0.70

2.76

Upper Quartile

0.86

3.53

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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