← All tradesTypical Revenue $500K – $4M Typical SDE $125K – $700K Valuation Multiple 2x – 3.5x SDE
Landscaping Businesses for Sale
Commercial landscape maintenance is a recurring-revenue acquisition target with low licensing friction. Route-density and multi-year HOA / property-management contracts drive valuation.
Why buy a landscaping business?
- Multi-year commercial maintenance contracts (HOAs, property mgmt)
- Low licensing barriers — easier ownership transfer
- Add-on services: irrigation, lighting, snow removal, fertilization
- Strong M&A activity from regional roll-ups
What to look for
- Recurring vs. one-time revenue split (target >70% recurring)
- Route density (revenue per drive-mile)
- Crew retention and H-2B visa exposure
- Equipment fleet condition and lease vs. owned
Red flags
- Heavy residential one-off mowing (low retention)
- Cash-heavy reporting that doesn't match deposits
- Single large HOA contract = >25% of revenue
How buyers finance it
SBA 7(a) is straightforward. Seasonal cash-flow swings make a working-capital line essential — model winter coverage before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Is a landscaping business profitable?
Commercial maintenance routes run 15–25% SDE margins. Design-build is higher-margin but project-based and harder to underwrite.
How seasonal is the business?
In northern markets, snow removal balances winter; in the South, year-round mowing smooths it naturally. Always review monthly P&Ls, not just annual totals.
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