Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Building and Construction Businesses in CA For Sale
Market Info
Established, Profitable Fencing Contractor
Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
Construction & Maintenance Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$259,000
Plumbing & Backflow Contractor w/Established Clientele - Good Income
Santa Barbara County, CA
$350,000
General Engineering Contractor
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,748,000
Deck Design & Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $336,153
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company located in S. California
California
$599,000
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company S. California
California
$599,000
Reputable SoCal Design-Build Firm | Full-Service Construction
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Established, Reputable & Highly Lucrative Plumbing Service Company
Laguna Niguel, CA
$450,000
FranchisePaul Davis Restoration
Available in California
$500,000
Established Sign Fabrication & Design Company For Sale
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,130,000
Bay Area Residential Roofing Company
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,500,000
Started in 1921 Business w/30+ years of Volumetric Ready-Mix Concrete
$4,500,000
Pasadena, CA
***Sale Pending***Commercial Plumbing Contractor – LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
40yr Established Commercial Electrical Services Company
Orange County, CA
$3,500,000
Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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OC2103 Premium Wood Restoration Services
Santa Clara County, CA
$400,000
Highly Profitable, Thriving, 50-Year Commercial Painting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,100,000
Profitable Electrician Company - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles County, CA
$164,967
Established Hardware Store– Serving Both Commercial and Retail Clients
Los Angeles County, CA
$165,000
SALE PENDING-Manufacturing Company For Sale After 30 Years In Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$480,000
FranchiseMosquito Authority
Available in California
$35,000
Well Established Handyman Service Company
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Highly Profitable Construction Company Well Established- (Bay Area)
$975,000
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$2,900,000
Family Owned, Profitable HVAC Business-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Bay Area High-End Design Build-Firm | $2M Revenue | Turnkey Operations
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Well Established Welding Shop
Vernon, CA
$350,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,090,000
Southern California Commercial & Residential Electrical Contractor
California
$499,000
FranchiseScreenmobile
Available in California
$50,000
Property Damage/Restoration Company
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
$1,100,000
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $615,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
FranchiseAire Serv
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
Commercial Lighting Efficiency Contractor in CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $710,150
HVAC Service Business – Bay Area with huge customer base
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
$400,000
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Terri Delhamer
GRE Land and Commercial Real Estate
Serving Riverside County, CA
GRE Commercial Real Estate has over 35 years experience representing buyer and sellers in business and real estate transactions. The principals at GRE also have extensive backgrounds in law, accounting and land development. Terri Delhamer has developed a successful niche listing and selling specialty properties and businesses including wineries, vineyards, and restaurants.
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Skylight Fabrication and Installation Business: Great Opportunity
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Independent Hardware Store – Closest Competition 30 Miles Away
San Diego County, CA
$300,000
FranchiseBenjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Available in California
$75,000
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing and Underground Piping Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $823,965
Profitable construction company in a Growing Area
Escondido, CA
$500,000
Electrical Contracting Firm Specializing in Public Works and Schools
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
HOT & Profitable HVAC Service Business – Bay Area
Contra Costa County, CA
$699,000
Established Window Tinting & Treatment Business with Strong Reputation
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Luxury Kitchen and Bath Hub
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,000
Long Term Residential HVAC Company serving Napa Valley
California
$4,200,000
Commercial and Government Plumbing Company
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $361,000
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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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.
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