San Bernardino County, CA
$5,000,000
Building and Construction Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Well Established HVAC and Plumbing Firm
Profitable Electrician Company - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles County, CA
$164,967
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Installer Company
Orange County, CA
$2,000,000
Long-Established HVAC Installation Business with $10M+ Pipeline
Walnut, CA
$1,500,000
Concrete Contractor – Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
Long Term HVAC Company East of Sacramento
El Dorado County, CA
$1,000,000
Established Hardware Store– Serving Both Commercial and Retail Clients
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
Cabinet Showroom Business for Sale – Prime Location in Moreno Valley!
Moreno Valley, CA
$50,000
Bay Area HVAC-R Company
Campbell, CA
$450,000
Premier Full-Service Fencing Contractor - Shasta County
Shasta County, CA
$329,000
FranchiseRestoration 1
Available in California
$100,000
High-End Remodeling - Flexible Terms, Seller Financing, $150k down
San Diego, CA
$500,000
16 Year Old Water, Fire, and Mold Damage Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,900,000
Woodworking business assets for sale / 6000 sf shop for lease
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
Established HVAC Company with Repeat Customers
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Emergency Pack Out for Residential & Commercial Properties
San Diego, CA
$900,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Well Established Handyman Service Company
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
San Diego Residential HVAC
San Diego County, CA
$1,900,000
Profitable HVAC Business-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
FranchiseArchadeck Outdoor Living
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Roofing Co. In Central Coast Service & Repair Mostly Semi Absentee
Paso Robles, CA
$2,100,000
San Diego Construction & Water Restoration Business
$395,000
San Diego, CA
Established Home Services Franchise – Profitable & Turnkey Opportunity
Santa Clara, CA
$549,900
Growing and Well-Established Electrical Contracting Business
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Well Established Welding Shop
Vernon, CA
$350,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
Restoration franchise
Colton, CA
$120,000
Southern California Commercial & Residential Electrical Contractor
California
$499,000
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
$500,000
FranchiseDoor Renew
Available in California
$150,000
Profitable Septic Installation & Repair Business
Escondido, CA
$498,000
Tile & Stone Fabrication and Install Est 1994,YTD July +19% revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,626,000
Established Property Management / Construction with GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
$2,500,000
San Diego County, CA
Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom
Salinas, CA
$250,000
40-Year High-End Cabinetry & Woodworking Contractor
San Diego, CA
$350,000
FranchiseBenjamin Franklin Plumbing
Available in California
$150,000
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Cash Flow: $615,000
Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
Established plumbing business for sale
Northridge, CA
$725,000
Reclaimed Wood & Architectural Salvage Retail Store - Sales Only
Paso Robles, CA
$438,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
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Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
Established Plumbing & Home Services Company Expanding Nationwide
Commercial Lighting Efficiency Contractor in CA
San Francisco County, CA
Cash Flow: $710,150
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
FranchiseLIME Painting
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Highly Scalable Government Contracting Plumbing Business
Temecula, CA
$5,000,000
Solar Carports Direct Design & Manufacturing Biz
Cottonwood, CA
$275,000
HVAC Service Business – Bay Area with huge customer base
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
$560,000
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
$1,779,000 Income - Property Management / Manager-run, Fully Staffed
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Skylight Fabrication and Installation Business: Great Opportunity
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Profitable MEP Services - Electrical Contracting Business Available
Alameda County, CA
$1,800,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
FranchiseMister Sparky Electric
Available in California
$150,000
Buy or Sell a Building & Construction Business in California
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
165 |
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Median Asking Price |
$837,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,700,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$340,000 |
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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 Construction Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.00 |
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Median |
0.49 |
2.88 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.82 |
3.65 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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