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Commercial Construction Businesses for Sale

The backlog and equipment are easy to see, but what makes a commercial contractor genuinely transferable is repeat clients who send work because of the team's reputation, not a single relationship with the owner.

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Cabinet and Countertop Company

Cabinet, countertop, and stone supply business with nearly fifty years of operating history, a showroom facility, and SDE margins above 20% on over $3.3M in 2024 revenue.
Price$2.3M
Revenue$2.7M
EBITDA$603.1K

Commercial Construction Contracting Business

Referral-driven general contractor completing 300+ commercial jobs per year across Utah, with 90% of revenue from repeat property management clients and virtually zero marketing spend.
Price$2M
Revenue$3.6M
SDE$339.8K

Lumber Construction Products Supplier / Installer

A $25M order backlog and vertically integrated operations. from engineering and design through fabrication and installation. drive project-based revenue with a single-factory throughput capacity of $40M to $50M annually.
Price$20M
Revenue$30M
EBITDA$3M

Cleanup & Restoration Service

A restoration and reconstruction franchise with three territory licenses, $7.2M in 2025 revenue, and a 19-year general manager running day-to-day operations. The territory captures roughly 5% of $160M in annual insurable property losses, while peer franchises in the system average 7%, implying a clear organic growth path.
Price$5M
Revenue$7.2M
SDE$1M

Custom Glass Storefront / Window Business

Family-owned contract glazing and residential glass business operating for over fifty years in Northeast Ohio, with a tenured crew, zero debt, and consistent profitability turning away work due to capacity constraints.
Price$2.4M
Revenue$2.4M
SDE$796.5K

Marble & Granite Product Business

Over forty-five years of high-end residential and hospitality stone fabrication driven almost entirely by word-of-mouth referrals and repeat clients, with $1.4M in 2024 revenue and demonstrated profitability recovery.
Price$780K
Revenue$1.4M
EBITDA$269.9K

HVAC Company

HVAC contractor in one of the fastest-growing U.S. metros, generating $8.9M in revenue with $1.6M in EBITDA and a debt-free balance sheet, backed by thirteen to fourteen general contractor relationships spanning up to thirteen years.
Price$5M
Revenue$8.9M
EBITDA$1.6M

Metal Fabrication / Welding Company

Nine-year-old metal fabrication and welding operation in South Florida covering structural steel, fencing, railings, and custom metalwork with recurring general contractor relationships and a fully equipped workshop ready for an operator to step in.
Price$450K
Revenue$746K
EBITDA$97.5K

Wall Panel Manufacturer

A steel panel manufacturer with over twenty years of operating history generated $6.2M in 2025 revenue at a 46% gross margin, with 80% of sales coming from repeat customers and a patented fastener system that commands premium pricing in hurricane and fire-rated construction markets.
Price$6M
Revenue$6.2M
SDE$1.8M

CASE Construction Dealership

Full-service equipment dealership with exclusive manufacturer agreements, over 2,000 customers across eight counties, and four revenue streams generating $21.7M in 2025 revenue with $2.5M EBITDA.
Price$15M
Revenue$21.7M
EBITDA$2.5M

Plumbing & Heating Company

Full-service plumbing, heating, electrical, and gas piping operation generating $1.5M in revenue with SDE exceeding $475k and accelerating profitability on a growing top line.
Price$500K
Revenue$875K
SDE$300.6K

Construction Business

Commercial construction, renovation, and maintenance firm generating $25M in annual revenue with $5M EBITDA, growing 67% from 2022 to 2024 across New Jersey and New York City markets.
Price-
Revenue$25M
EBITDA$5M

Plumbing Company

Over 40 years of continuous operation in Middle Tennessee generating $5.3M to $9.1M in annual revenue across commercial construction, residential builds, gas piping, and underground utilities, with 33+ W-2 employees and zero marketing spend.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$6.9M
EBITDA$302.3K

Government / Commercial Construction Management Firm

Sole-source general contractor at California's only nuclear power plant with a permanent badged presence at a Space Force base projecting $3B+ in infrastructure spend over the next decade.
Price-
Revenue$46.7M
EBITDA$1.9M

Full-Service Electrical Contractor

High-margin electrical contractor serving one of the wealthiest residential and commercial markets in the Rocky Mountain region, with 22-25% gross margins and full management autonomy after four years of remote ownership.
Price$12M
Revenue$7.8M
EBITDA$1.8M

Commercial & Residential Glass Contractor

Licensed specialty glazing contractor in Southern California with 50-60% gross margins, protected supplier pricing, and a deep base of returning general contractors.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$2.1M
EBITDA$385.8K

Engineering Design & Construction Management Firm

Full-service MEP engineering firm with over forty years of public-sector contracts, $1.1M in revenue, and a deep pipeline of county infrastructure, airport, and school board work across South Florida and the Caribbean.
Price$1.4M
Revenue$1.1M
SDE$329.7K

Remodeling and Restoration Construction Company

Residential restoration and remodeling contractor with architect referrals driving 75-80% of leads, dual-licensed for commercial and residential work, and generating $2.3M to $2.8M in annual revenue.
Price$1.2M
Revenue$1.7M
SDE($114.4K)

Solar Energy Company

Solar installation business that nearly doubled revenue from $1.3M to $2.3M in a single year, with SDE exceeding $500k in 2025 and a client base spanning residential, commercial, and agricultural segments across Ohio.
Price$1.1M
Revenue$2.3M
SDE$517.1K

Flooring / Remodeling Business

Residential and commercial remodeling business offering flooring, cabinets, countertops, kitchen and bath remodeling, and wall coverings. Generated $1.5M in revenue and $276k in SDE in 2024.
Price$300K
Revenue$941.6K
SDE$82K

Remodeling Business

Nearly fifty years of operations, a long-tenured crew, and $5M in annual revenue running on roughly 25 hours per week of owner involvement.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$5.1M
SDE$102.1K

Excavator / Demolition Equipment Dealer

Specialty excavator attachment dealer with an average 5x markup on sourced inventory, $12M in resale-value equipment on-site, and full custom fabrication capabilities across welding, painting, and mechanical shops.
Price$5.6M
Revenue$1.3M
SDE$626.1K

Manufacturers' Representative

Commission-based commercial construction materials brokerage generating $1.5M in revenue with no inventory, no physical office, and a fully remote team managing the full sales cycle from architect specification through project delivery across the Northeast.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$1.5M
EBITDA$196.3K

Construction Consulting Company

Permit consulting firm operating across 25 states with multi-year master service agreements with the largest tower owners in the country, generating $482.3k in seller's discretionary earnings on a two-person team.
Price$2.2M
Revenue$864.4K
SDE$482.3K

Manufacturer of Mechanical Components for Bridges

One of only three companies worldwide manufacturing structural expansion joints for major bridges, with government-mandated contracts and a five-year recertification cycle that creates a near-impenetrable barrier to entry.
Price-
Revenue$10M
SDE$1M
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Backlog and Pipeline Visibility

  • Ask for a detailed backlog: projects awarded, expected start dates, contract values, and a rough sense of margin on each.
  • A healthy backlog gives you meaningful visibility into near-term revenue and tells you a lot about the company's reputation in its market.
  • Outstanding bids are worth reviewing too, since win rates on negotiated work versus competitive bids tell you something real about how clients feel about the relationship.

Client Relationship Ownership

  • Find out whether the owner is the primary relationship holder with major clients, or whether the project managers and estimators have built their own standing with those accounts over time.
  • Commercial construction businesses where clients come back because of the team and the reputation rather than a single person are far more transferable.
  • Ask specifically: have any key clients met and worked directly with the project managers, and do any clients call the PMs first rather than the owner?

Licensing, Bonding, and Insurance

  • Understand who holds the qualifying contractor license and whether that person intends to stay after the sale.
  • Licensing is tied to a person in most states, so this question shapes the entire transition plan.
  • Bonding capacity also matters, since it determines how large a project backlog the business can carry at any given time — getting this clear early prevents the most common late-stage complications.

Cash Management Discipline

  • Construction cash flow can be challenging: long project timelines, front-loaded costs, and payment terms that don't always align.
  • Ask how the business manages draws, billing milestones, and receivables across active projects.
  • Contractors who have run multi-year projects without relying on debt or running short on cash have demonstrated something genuinely valuable.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

2x-4x

SDE

Owner-operated with strong backlog

4x-7x

EBITDA

With independent project management team

In commercial construction, the spread between 2x and 7x reflects backlog strength, how many clients come back without competitive bidding, and how independently the project management and superintendent team operates.

What drives a premium

Repeat clients accounting for 80%+ of revenue with multi-year relationship history

Project managers and superintendents who run jobs, win relationships, and make field decisions independently

12+ months of backlog with known scopes, awarded contracts, and clear margin visibility

Strong cash management with no reliance on credit lines to fund active project costs

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FAQ

Commercial Construction Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a commercial construction business?

Three areas deserve careful attention: the quality of the backlog and how much of it comes from repeat clients, whether the project management and superintendent team operates independently from the owner, and how licensing and bonding are structured. Construction businesses where work comes from relationships and a deep team runs the execution are the ones that transfer most cleanly. Browse commercial construction businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does a commercial construction business cost?

Most commercial construction businesses sell for 2 to 7 times annual profit. Owner-operated businesses with strong repeat client relationships typically trade at 2 to 4x SDE, while companies with an independent project management team and a healthy backlog can reach 4 to 7x EBITDA. Backlog depth and the repeat client percentage are the biggest factors in where a deal lands within that range. The SBA loan calculator can help you model financing scenarios.

How do I evaluate a commercial construction business before buying?

Start with three years of financials and a full backlog summary with margin estimates. From there, understand who manages the client relationships and project execution, get the full licensing and bonding picture, and review how cash flow has been managed through longer projects. The SBA loan calculator is useful for thinking through deal structures and working capital needs.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a commercial construction business?

Some good starting points: What percentage of revenue came from repeat clients in each of the last three years? Who manages the day-to-day client relationships, and have those clients worked directly with the project team? Who holds the qualifying contractor license and are they planning to stay? What is the current bonding capacity and how does it compare to the backlog? How does the business manage cash flow through active projects? Are there any open warranty claims, disputes, or liens on current or recent work?

Where can I find commercial construction businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with commercial contractor business owners. Browse commercial construction businesses for sale on Rejigg and reach out to sellers directly, with financial detail and backlog information available so you can screen for the client relationships and team depth you're looking for.

How do contractor licenses and bonds transfer when buying a commercial construction company?

Contractor licenses are typically tied to a qualifying individual, not the business entity. That means you either need the current qualifier to stay on after the sale, find another licensed person who can qualify the business, or obtain your own license. Bonding capacity is reviewed based on the new owner's financial strength and will be reassessed at close. Both of these are standard steps that come up in every construction deal, and knowing the answers early prevents last-minute complications.

Does a construction company's backlog affect what you can borrow?

Yes. SBA and conventional lenders look at backlog as part of their assessment of near-term revenue visibility, which affects how much they're comfortable lending and at what terms. A strong backlog of awarded contracts with clear scopes makes lenders more confident. Contracts still in the bid or negotiation phase are typically discounted or excluded entirely. Understanding the composition of the backlog, awarded versus pending, is worth doing before you put together your financing plan.