← All tradesTypical Revenue $1M – $10M Typical SDE $200K – $1.5M Valuation Multiple 3x – 5x SDE
Electrical Businesses for Sale
Electrical contractors are riding tailwinds from EV charging, solar, panel upgrades, and data-center buildouts. Licensed shops with commercial service work are commanding premium multiples in 2026.
Why buy a electrical business?
- EV charger installation is a fast-growing service line
- Panel upgrades and whole-home rewiring driven by electrification
- Commercial maintenance contracts are very sticky
- Skilled-labor shortage = pricing power
What to look for
- Master electrician license and journeyman bench depth
- Backlog of signed work (commercial)
- Workers' comp mod rate (safety culture indicator)
- Mix of T&M vs. fixed-bid jobs
Red flags
- Heavy exposure to a single GC or developer
- Old job-cost system / no real-time WIP visibility
- Aging journeyman team with no apprentice pipeline
How buyers finance it
SBA 7(a) up to $5M. Lines of credit are essential for commercial work — confirm bonding capacity and a banking relationship before close.
Frequently asked questions
What's a fair multiple for an electrical contractor?
Residential service shops trade at 3x–4x SDE; commercial contractors with backlog and bonding typically clear 4x–5x EBITDA.
Do I need an electrical license to own one?
Most states require a qualifying licensed individual on staff, not the owner. Lock in the qualifier's employment agreement before closing.
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