Lowell, MA
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
Cash Flow: $3,220,704
Security Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Lowell, MA: Established Security Services Business Back by Signal
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Brockton, MA: Established Security Services Business
Brockton, MA
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
Cash Flow: $3,350
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Worcester, MA: Established Security Services Business
Worcester, MA
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
Cash Flow: $4,746
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Decades-Established Vancouver / Victoria Low-Voltage System Installer
Richmond, BC
A low-voltage / smart-systems integrator with decades of brand history in the Greater Vancouver area, modernized by the current ownership. CCTV, alarms, access control, smart home and building...
Cash Flow: $130,000
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Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Los Angeles, CA
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
EBITDA: $113,000
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Tucson, AZ: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Tucson, AZ
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
EBITDA: $65,000
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San Antonio: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
San Antonio, TX
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
Cash Flow: $44,190
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Atlanta, GA: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Atlanta, GA
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
Cash Flow: $207,000
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Phoenix, AZ: Established Security Services Business Backed Signal
Phoenix, AZ
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
EBITDA: $76,400
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Towson, MD: Established Security Services Business Backed Signal
Towson, MD
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
Cash Flow: $5,102
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Steri-Clean
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Steri-Clean is a leader in Hoarding and Biohazard Remediation Services, with offerings ranging from crime scene cleanup to hoarding remediation, infection control, and more.
Colorado Springs: Established Security Service Business Backed Signal
Colorado Springs, CO
This opportunity is for a buyer looking to acquire an operating security services business with active contracts, immediate revenue, and infrastructure already in place while also benefiting from the...
EBITDA: $646,911
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$7,000/ NET AVG Monthly! Live Monitoring- MUST HAVE LICENSE!
Los Angeles County, CA
PLEASE READ: Established Security Monitoring Business - Premium Passive Income Opportunity MUST HAVE ACO CALIFORNIA LICENSE No Facilities or Assets to be sold. Home Based Business. Selling existing...
EBITDA: $94,000
Highly Successful Security System and Monitoring Business
Latrobe, PA
For more than two decades, Superior Security Systems has provided residential and commercial customers with professional installation, service, maintenance, and monitoring of intrusion detection...
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Cash Flow: $191,000
Absentee, SBA Appd., Security Protection Sys. Co NETS 398K in MD!
Maryland
Strong Recurring Revenues - Home & Business Security Services Company With Contracted Revenue For Sale!!!!!!!!!!!! SERVICING THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA (DMV)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HIGHLY...
Cash Flow: $398,010
Established Security Systems Business
King County, WA
Established Security Systems Business – High-Growth Industry Established commercial security integration company serving King County, WA with a comprehensive portfolio of high-demand security...
Cash Flow: $221,638
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Established Private Security Firm, Strong Client Base, High Cash Flow
Jenkintown, PA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established private security services company with a strong reputation, recurring contract revenue, and significant growth potential. The business provides...
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Well established, growing and highly profitable security business
York County, SC
We are a private security and private investigations company with a law enforcement division (NC Special Police) We have exceptional growth history and potential as laid out in our 2Nov25 IRS 59-60...
Cash Flow: $410,000
Across America Security in Southwest Missouri
Jasper County, MO
Across America Security is an alarm company in business for over 20 years; under its current ownership for five years. AAS installs, monitors, and services burglar and fire alarms as well as CCTV and...
Rapidly Growing Luxury Smart Home & Security Integrator
North Carolina
Rarely does a business of this caliber come to market, a proven, high-margin technology integrator operating in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing luxury residential markets. With over two decades...
Cash Flow: $1,700,000
Established Security Guard Services Company - 3.5 M Revenue
Broward County, FL
This well-established armed and unarmed security services company provides professional protection across Florida. The business has built a strong reputation through reliable service and long-term...
The Grounds Guys
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Landscaping franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $820K average annual gross sales!*
Established Armed/Unarmed Security Services Business
Orlando, FL
This reputable armed/unarmed security firm has been delivering top-tier protective services across the Orlando market since 2018. With a robust client base spanning government contracts, corporate...
Security Business, Trained K9 / Canine Detection Service
Texas
Seller motivated to transition to retirement, may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. Owner is operating full steam ahead while actively selling the business. This business operates...
Cash Flow: $77,329
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
Seller motivated to transition to retirement, may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. Owner is operating full steam ahead while actively selling the business. This business operates...
Cash Flow: $77,329
Top Private Investigation Agency in IOWA - Established & Profitable!
Des Moines, IA
Overview: A midwest Private Investigation Agency that has been established for over 25 years and rated #1 on Google search engine in Iowa is for sale. This would be a great opportunity for a former...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Private Security & Executive Protection Company
Dallas, TX
This established private security company provides executive protection and armed security services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, enterprise organizations, and...
EBITDA: $643,000
Profitable Turnkey Florida Security Company Positioned for Growth
Well-established and reputable private security company serving Central and West Florida, with the capability to operate statewide. The business provides a full range of services including armed and...
Cash Flow: $197,251
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Platform | $9.45M Rev | $1.62M EBITDA
Mc Lean, VA
20-year Washington D.C. metro-area cybersecurity and digital identity company serving the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and federal civilian agencies. The Company has built four...
EBITDA: $1,623,526
Greater Boston Cyber Security Software Company
Middlesex County, MA
This Greater Boston cybersecurity firm is now available for acquisition for the first time. The founder and CEO, who has successfully managed this profitable business for over a decade, is ready to...
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Cash Flow: $470,343
Cyber Security Consulting Firm
Florida
Cyber security is a growing and increasingly important part of business. The company is well known for is the security sector providing a full range of cyber and engineering services. Customers...
Recession-Resistant Fire Safety Service Business
Los Angeles County, CA
This established fire extinguisher service business provides recurring inspection, certification, maintenance, recharge, testing, and installation services for commercial customers throughout Southern...
Cash Flow: $108,650
Steamatic
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Delivering Solutions Since 1968 ; Success Start With A Steamatic Franchise
SBA Qualified | High-Profit Child Safety Pool Fence Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA Pre-Qualified! High-Margin Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241 Financial Information Asking Price: $274,500 Cash Flow: $140,000 Gross Revenue: $200,000 Down Payment: $274,500 Adjusted EBITDA:...
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Cash Flow: $140,000
Profitable custom cable and datacom installer in business for 25 years
Harris County, TX
The Company is a custom cable installer offering a wide range of products and services including: - Video Surveillance/Cameras (freeze frames, zoom, motion sensors, DVR, CCTV wired or wireless - Fiber...
Cash Flow: $370,000
Established Armed/Unarmed Security Services Business- Multi-Locations
Mclean, VA
Asking Price: $699,000 Gross Revenue: $1,000,000 Established: 2019 Guard count: 22 (Full-Time) Locations: Northern Virginia & Richmond, VA Business Overview This reputable armed/unarmed security firm...
Residential/Comm Family Safety Equipment & Install
Texas
Residential/Commercial Family Safety Equipment and Installation Company is available for purchase at an asking price of $2.3M, reflecting its solid market position and growth potential. After managing...
Cash Flow: $568,323
PENDING OFFER - Own a lucrative business in an eastern WA paradise!
Winthrop, WA
Established Property Management Business - Eastern Washington Paradise This thriving home watch and property management business has been serving the Winthrop, Washington area since 1995, generating...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Exit Factor
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
Established Commercial Door and Security Franchises
Tampa, FL
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established access control, commercial door and automatic door business in one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions. The company has built a strong...
EBITDA: $180,000
Own a Majority Stake in This Turnkey, Profitable Security Business
Middlesex County, MA
Strategic 51% Equity Stake in High-Barrier IT Security Firm Business Overview Own a majority stake in a licensed, turnkey IT security enterprise positioned at the intersection of high demand and low...
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Cash Flow: $12,000
Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
A California-based SaaS company offering a patented email encryption platform built for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. Company Overview Founded in 2010, the...
Home Based & SBA Approved Background Investigation Business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
SBA Approved + Seller Financing Home Based Background Investigations - SC2132 Financial Information Asking Price: $599,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $500,000 Down Payment: $399,000 Financing:...
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Cash Flow: $175,000
175% increase YTD: HOT Commercial Fence Fabricator & Installer SE U.S.
Smoking fencing contractor in one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast US is showing a 175% increase in SDE and EBITDA year-to-date. Family-owned and operated since 1999, this fine company...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Phil Miller
Valley Spire
Serving Canada
Valley Spire is led by Phil Miller an experienced business intermediary who has built, grown, and exited multiple businesses across sectors including tech, digital print, and real estate. Phil has served as both general and limited partner in real estate holdings exceeding $60M CAD and held a leadership role in a mentoring group focused on multi-family acquisitions, targeting 500+ units under management. Earlier in his career, Phil led the team that managed the national distributors at Microsoft Canada and held senior sales roles at Epicor Software, where he closed record-setting ERP and CRM deals.
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Intercom Access Control CCTV & Mailbox Company for Sale
New York, NY
The Company is New York City's largest provider of intercom and mailbox solutions, modernized under second-generation leadership to offer smart solutions for building entry/access, deliveries, and...
Cash Flow: $1,012,032
Fire Inspection Business w/ State and multiple City licenses
Los Angeles, CA
Established Mobile Locksmith Business
Wake County, NC
Airside High-Value Cargo Security | Miami and Atlanta
Miami-Dade County, FL
Security Systems Business for Sale Nationwide Home Based
Collin County, TX
Set the Stage
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Established Tampa Bay Area Locksmith Business w/ Over 2 Mo Transition
Clearwater, FL
Heritage, Profitable Fire Suppression business w Growth Potential
New York
Alaska-Based Security & Patrol Company
Alaska
Contraband Detection Services | #1 Franchise | 25 Yrs in Operation
Tarrant County, TX
Well Established Security Guard Company For Sale - Metro Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
PaintEZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Buy or Sell a Security Business
Security businesses listed on BizBuySell include companies that provide armed and unarmed guard services, event security, mobile patrols, and electronic surveillance solutions. These businesses serve commercial, residential, and institutional clients, offering protection for properties, personnel, and assets. Business models range from contract-based guard services to technology-driven operations focused on alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, and remote monitoring. Many listings feature recurring revenue from long-term service agreements, established client relationships, and licensed personnel. Some businesses also include proprietary technology platforms, fleet vehicles, or real estate—supporting operational efficiency and growth in the private security and protective services market.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 47 | 19,292 |
| Asking Price | $800,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $1,018,475 | $1,465,912 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $204,337 | $102,614 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $360,000 | $800,000 | $1,800,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Security Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $428,500 | $141,484 |
| Median | $1,018,475 | $204,337 |
| Upper Quartile | $2,533,917 | $439,231 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Security Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.59 | 2.30 |
| Median | 1.03 | 3.24 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.67 | 4.05 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Security Business?
The median asking price for an established Security Business is $800,000, though prices range from under $360,000 to well over $1,800,000.
How much do Security Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Security Businesses is $1,018,475 and owners earn a median of $204,337, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Security Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Security Businesses, revenue multiples range from 0.59 to 1.67, with a median of 1.03. Earning multiples range from 2.30 to 4.05, with the median at 3.24. This means the typical Security Business may ask for around 1.03 times its annual revenue, and 3.24 times its annual owner earnings.
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