Oakland, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
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Cash Flow: $70,000

Oakland, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $70,000
Fresno, CA
Opportunity to purchase 559 Pro Landscape a well-established landscape company with a proven track record of top rankings and steady and scalable profitability in the Fresno area. This turnkey...
$975,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
This commercial landscaping business offers services including irrigation repair, landscape maintenance, landscape installation, and subcontracted tree work. Business is 100% commercial, the company...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000

Shasta County, CA
Perfect starter route that can be completed in 10 hours a week. Long term appreciative clients, with very good payment history. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, repairs &...
$29,700
Cash Flow: $39,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
! SBA Pre-Qualified ! Buyer must have a C-27 Landscape Contractor License, General Contractor License, or Industry Experience and show proof to Business Broker before receiving the Business Profile...
$780,000
Cash Flow: $377,638
San Bernardino County, CA
Business Goodwill included via Company Name, phone number, website, email & existing social review sites. Four seasoned service technicians on staff with an average 5 year tenure. Professionally...
$575,250
Cash Flow: $217,000
Solano County, CA
Perfect route to rapidly build a large company with service technicians in place cleaning all accounts. Some of the highest provider rates in the area on these accounts. Customers are also billed a...
$186,000
Cash Flow: $205,000
Alameda County, CA
Includes website & URL. Highly desirable area with very few routes ever on the market. Stable, recurring revenue with established customers already on service schedules, reducing buyer acquisition...
$144,000
Cash Flow: $184,000
Tulare County, CA
Tight knit routes. Long term seasoned accounts that have been professionally maintained. Communication with clients has always been a top priority and highly valued by the clients. Own your own...
$76,800
Cash Flow: $89,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Prime opportunity to build an empire with Business name, phone number, website, email, and social review sites included. All routes are very tightly organized to maximize efficiency. The. longest...
$178,100
Cash Flow: $186,000
Available Nationwide
Join Window World, the industry leader in custom exterior home improvement products. Our customers appreciate our great service and fantastic prices. Our franchise owners value our family culture and the ability to make a great living helping people. Find out how a Window World franchise opportunity can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
$250,000
Temecula, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to dive into a well-established Pool Service...
$257,485
Cash Flow: $105,000
Woodland, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great part time route in nice areas. This 2-day route consists of...
$61,140
Cash Flow: $60,000
Stockton, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to get started in the pool service industry with...
$122,916
Cash Flow: $130,000
Bakersfield, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in a growing...
$37,860
Cash Flow: $34,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly desirable areas to grow large pool companies. Solid payment histories with clients requiring little very little attention. Consistent scheduled profit throughout the year from Filter and salt...
$123,000
Cash Flow: $96,500
Adrianna Smith
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Orange County, CA
Includes Business phone number, website, website URL, social review sites and email accounts. Service technician in place servicing 63 of the accounts. Well established accounts with strong payment...
$98,400
Cash Flow: $118,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Long term seasoned clients that have been on service with the company for many years and are very well-paying customers. Six long tenure service technicians are in place and servicing all accounts....
$243,600
Cash Flow: $111,000
Orange County, CA
Well established accounts make this a great starter route with a good footprint to grow rapidly. Approximately 25% spa only accounts which increases the speed of servicing the route. . Own your own...
$31,200
Cash Flow: $36,000
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
Orange County, CA
Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11989 Nice, established pool service...
$31,200
Cash Flow: $36,000
Available Nationwide
Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial painting services franchise. With us, business ownership is a stroke of genius!
$50,000
Merced County, CA
Amazing route that the seller is sad to let go of. This route consists of long term, good paying, and well-established clients. There is plenty of room for growth in each area, and all the routes are...
$122,400
Cash Flow: $167,400
Orange County, CA
Established, well-known local brand Location: Orange County, California Business Overview This is a well-established, highly profitable full-service residential pool cleaning, repair, and equipment...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Oceanside, CA
This is a highly profitable, home-based residential and short-term rental cleaning business serving San Diego County. The business generates approximately $125K in annual cash flow with minimal...
$320,000
Cash Flow: $125,000
Sierra County, CA
This route is great for an owner who does his own pools or for an add on. Accounts are close together and not complex. Great seasoned customers who are understanding if you communicate with them. Own...
$57,000
Cash Flow: $61,500
Santa Clara County, CA
Conquer the outdoors—no prior tree-care experience required. This business combines the strength of a nationally recognized name with the credibility and connection of a deeply rooted local team. For...
$485,000
Cash Flow: $185,800
Ventura County, CA
Rare ideal one city starter route. Easy to manage pools nicely grouped for efficiency. Clients have been groomed to pay well and on time. Successful seasoned seller will ensure a strong start for a...
$44,400
Cash Flow: $50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This is an established pool service business with 230 recurring customers and predictable monthly revenue of approximately $37,000. The business generates additional profit from repairs, filter...
$396,000
Cash Flow: $174,456
San Diego County, CA
Includes three decades old package of Business Goodwill via phone number, logo, website, and company name. Most of our customers have been with us for more than 15 years, with some approaching 30...
$58,125
Cash Flow: $59,500
Los Angeles, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Well established pool service route in desirable areas. This route...
$432,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Palmdale, CA
Well Established Commercial Property Maintenance/Landscaping Company This 27-year-old commercial landscaping and property maintenance company represents an exceptional opportunity in Palmdale, CA....
$1,800,000
Available Nationwide
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 #1 In Category! Don’t Wait Contact Us Today and Be Ready to Launch Your Business by Spring.
$60,000
Placer County, CA
Rare find on a small A Grade route ready to grow. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...
$22,800
Cash Flow: $25,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Profit focused route with all chemicals being charged separately.Two cleaning technicians potentially available to a new owner. Excellent footprint of cities laying a foundation for rapid growth....
$148,800
Cash Flow: $160,000
California
Are you looking for a profitable, low-overhead business with substantial recurring revenue and a loyal customer base? A well-established home services business in a high-demand market is now quietly...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
Valley Springs, CA
Dump truck, tractor, forklift and inventory all come with this business! It's fully functioning and has a good reputation for great customer service and friendly, on time delivery. Located in the...
$199,000
Solana Beach, CA
This established Landscape Architecture firm has a well-earned impeccable reputation for excellence. The firm was founded in 2002 and has been owner-operated since. The firm works with various...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $413,292
Available in California
Technology Focused, High Deal Value Brokerage Franchise Business Model.
$50,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Custom Landscape Design and Construction Company - California Central Coast Established in 2005, this profitable custom landscape design and construction company serves the beautiful San Luis Obispo...
$795,000
Sacramento, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Great opportunity to own your own pool service route in upscale...
$84,480
Cash Flow: $86,000
San Diego, CA
Seize the chance to own a successful tree service business with a loyal customer base! This reputable company excels in pruning, shaping, and maintenance, known for its commitment to quality and...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $77,567
Sebastopol, CA
As an award-winning and highly recognized firm, the Company pioneered as one of the first licensed Landscape Architecture firms in Western Sonoma County establishing a strong presence and reputation...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $164,375
Inception Lighting—Your Gateway to a Six-Figure, Year-Round Business Join Inception Lighting, a leader in commercial and residential permanent lighting applications, and become part of an industry...
$749
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
FRANCHISE for the EB1c Green Card $395,00 FRANCHISE. A great opportunity to join the Green Movement in Lawn care. All equipment is electric so the customers are very happy with the reduction in noise...
$395,000
Anaheim, CA
$3,700,000
Riverside County, CA
$124,200
California
$525,000
Fresno County, CA
$700,000
Available in California
$50,000
Upland, CA
$15,000
Sonoma, CA
$795,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
San Mateo County, CA
$51,600
Available Nationwide
$49,500
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
30 |
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Median Asking Price |
$368,750 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$809,600 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$147,830 |
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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 Landscaping Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.46 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.70 |
2.76 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.86 |
3.53 |
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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:
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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