Garden Grove, CA
With over two decades of experience, this well-established company specializes in custom-designed wrought iron fencing, railings, gates, and general contracting services throughout the Los Angeles...

Garden Grove, CA
With over two decades of experience, this well-established company specializes in custom-designed wrought iron fencing, railings, gates, and general contracting services throughout the Los Angeles...
$419,000
Cash Flow: $129,952

Stanislaus County, CA
Looking to own a well-established, highly regarded, custom cabinetry business in the heart of the Central Valley? This company is widely known by homeowners and builders for building the best and most...
$1,150,000

San Diego County, CA
NEW PRICE! Seller Motivated - Price reduced below valuation. A great opportunity to own a well run - established stucco contractor. Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor - Company provides...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $266,153

Stanislaus County, CA
Located in the vibrant industrial Stanislaus County, is a premier wholesale and retail kitchen and bath business with a sterling reputation for quality and innovation. This turnkey operation features...
$225,000
San Diego County, CA
Established in 1974 and Offering a Wide Range of Services to Suit Projects of All Sizes Including: Scaffolding Water and Sand Blasting Decorative Foam Detailing Repair Work and Patching Interior...
$1,799,000
Cash Flow: $429,602
Orange County, CA
Profitable 45+ Year Custom Commercial Cabinetry and Millworks Business for Sale Are you looking to expand your business or start a new venture in the construction industry? Look no further! This...
$1,150,000
Cash Flow: $371,304
Orange, CA
This outdoor living business, founded in 2019, provides a range of services including fencing, decks, gates, patio covers, and cladding. The business operates out of a 2,000 sqft warehouse in Orange...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $103,000
California
With over 25 years of industry experience, this Southwestern U.S.-based paving company offers a rare opportunity to acquire a respected, well-run, and profitable business specializing in residential,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $505,000
Riverside County, CA
Family owned and operated HVAC company in Riverside County. Owner has built and maintained a strong profitable HVAC company with low overhead and a dominating presence with both commercial and...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $150,239
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected environmental inspection and consulting business that has been serving Southern California for over 30 years. The company specializes in...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $101,584
Available Nationwide
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Premium and highly reputable natural stone and quartz slab fabrication, sales, import and installation business in desirable Bay Area Location. Family owned and established for many decades, this...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
Alameda County, CA
We are offering for sale a highly reputable plumbing and drain specialist company offering a range of services to residential units and commercial buildings in the Bay Area. The owner is looking to...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $217,841
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Ventura County, CA
Business builds, installs and maintains top quality commercial and residential gates and doors. Established 25 years ago with no need for advertising, all business comes from referrals. This would be...
$675,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving home efficiency business in a high-demand industry? This is a well-established insulation installation business that is highly profitable and runs extremely smoothly....
$150,000
Cash Flow: $299,000
Iconic Business Technologies Inc.
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
Sacramento County, CA
The current business owner developed experience and knowledge of the solar industry by working in the solar installation industry for many years prior to starting the business. Tired of watching...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $128,372
Sherman Oaks, CA
Opportunity Description: This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an esteemed HVAC company renowned for its excellence in the industry. The business seeks a visionary owner who can propel it to...
$3,334,050
Cash Flow: $950,000
San Diego County, CA
A well-established custom glass and mirror company specializes in creating custom glass enclosures, mirrors, and glass guardrails. Its clientele primarily consists of general contractors, tile...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $315,423
California
Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing and Coating Company - SC2172 Financial Information Asking Price: $849,000 Cash Flow: $316,390 Gross Revenue: $2,406,911 Down Payment: $636,750...
$849,000
Cash Flow: $316,390
Palm Desert, CA
Established electrical contracting business serving both residential and commercial electrical clients. They have a reputation for their excellent craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. All...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $196,402
Available in California
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Go to www.plungerprotector.com There are about 4 billion toilets in the world (about 400 million in the US) and every one of them needs a Plunger Protector and their Refill Packages. The patented...
$199,000
Fullerton, CA
At A1 Machining and Welding we specialize in Aluminum welding, Stainless Steel welding, and Steel Welding welding. We also provide welding on Cast aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel, Brass, Copper, and...
$88,000
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
Capistrano Beach, CA
Established in 1987, Atom Company provides a comprehensive range of services from excavation and demolition to dumpster rentals and trucking services. The company boasts a diversified fleet including...
$2,300,000
San Diego, CA
Premium Exterior Painting Brand – Turnkey Asset Sale, 5.0-Star Reputation Summary Terra Nova Home Remodeling is a polished, modern exterior brand serving San Diego. YTD revenue ~$200k through...
$75,000
Los Angeles, CA
Take advantage of this opportunity! TWO Valid California Construction Licenses Class B (general) and ASB (asbestos) for Sale. Fully compliant with all local and state regulations. Clean record, no...
$295,000
Placer County, CA
Opportunity to invest early in the next blockbuster Synthetic Rock formula. Like investing in Gunite Pool technology in the early stages before it was a household name. It was developed with over 50...
$10,000,000
Sacramento, CA
This multi-decade established business operates on a spacious and well-positioned industrial lot of approximately 1.62 acres, zoned MRD-SWR. There is a ~5000 sq ft fully remodeled building with...
$2,675,000
Hawthorne, CA
Contact What's APP +1 3109138208 Airbnb turnkey and ready offering compelling revenues, a 8.5% cap rate, high occupancy 92%, , average daily income $522, accumulated 550 reviews with 4.9 stars and got...
$1,450,000
California
Owner of a large Real Estate Development firm is retiring with over 770 acres of land available for development. Properties are all in California with concentrations in the central valley and along...
$85,000,000
Available Nationwide
Mr. Rooter, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial plumbing services franchise. With us, you can flush your worries down the drain!
$100,000
Franchised concrete coating business for sale. Proprietary products that are the absolute best in the industry. Excellent franchise support with no interference. You run your business how you want!...
$50,000
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
$1,200,000
California
Fresno County, CA
$650,000
California
$1,350,000
Available in California
$150,000
San Diego, CA
$329,900
California
$1,150,000
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Sacramento County, CA
$1,275,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Salim Farha
Realty Executives of Northern California
Serving Merced County, CA
At Realty Executives Commercial we go the extra mile for our clients. We offer services in a sense as if we are purchasing or selling assets for our selves, that is the type of service you can expect from working with us. We tailor our interactions with you according to your needs and goals you are trying to achieve. We never leave any stones unturned trying to accomplish purchases, sales, leasing, buyouts, build outs, developing or just merely growing your portfolios.
San Francisco County, CA
$575,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$449,000
$6,500,000
Riverside County, CA
Orange County, CA
$475,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
San Diego County, CA
$449,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Livermore, CA
$100,000
San Diego County, CA
$170,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,500,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$1,675,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$495,000
Orange County, CA
$698,800
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,100,000
Available in California
$100,000
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.
More for Business Buyers:
Set Up Alerts and Notifications
Business Buyer Learning Center
More for Business Sellers: