Construction Businesses for Sale in California.
Whether it's commercial, residential, heavy industrial, or specialty trade, the contractors worth buying have something beyond revenue: signed backlog, repeat clients, and a team that runs jobs without the owner on every site.
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West Coast Equipment Dealership
Full-service equipment dealership with exclusive manufacturer agreements, over 2,000 customers, 20% profitability margins, and $21.5M in revenue across agricultural, construction, and government sectors.
Price$15M
Revenue$21.5M
EBITDA$2.5M
Concrete Floor Polishing
Specialty flooring contractor averaging $3.5M in annual revenue with 70% repeat customers, four active contractor licenses, and a 17-year employee tenure anchoring field operations across Southern California.
Price$2.8M
Revenue$3.6M
SDE$483.5K
Traffic Safety Development Company
Patented pedestrian safety and transportation systems company with over 30 years of operation, 50% gross margins, and distribution across all 50 states, backed by federal highway administration approval and a patent-pending mobile application nearing launch.
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Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$125K
Home Remodeling Contracting Business
Design-build remodeling firm with over ten years of operations, a 4,800-square-foot showroom, and a subcontractor model generating $5M to $9M in annual revenue on 15% to 18% net margins while running on remote management.
Price$4.5M
Revenue$5.1M
SDE$921.9K
Iron / Steel Product Fabricator
Steel fabrication and ornamental ironwork operation generating $7.4M in revenue with a 50-person workforce and diversified government and private-sector contracts across California.
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Revenue$7.4M
EBITDA$1.5M
Welding Company
Structural and architectural steel fabricator generating $2.4M in revenue with $500k in consistent annual earnings across four consecutive years.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$2.4M
SDE$500K
Construction Company
Custom home builder and commercial renovation contractor generating $40M in revenue and $5M EBITDA, with an adjacent security division offering bulletproof doors, safe rooms, and monitoring systems.
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Revenue$40M
EBITDA$5M
Tower Engineering & Manufacturing Company
Vertically integrated tower engineering, manufacturing, and construction firm with a ten-year federal contract, a master agreement with a major California utility, and patent-pending construction technology.
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Revenue$5M
EBITDA$500K
Custom Woodworking Business
Cabinetry and custom residential woodworking operation with roots dating back to 1930, generating $4M in annual revenue and $600k SDE sustained across four consecutive years.
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Revenue$4M
SDE$600K
General Contractor
General contractor with over $3.2M in annual revenue and consistent six-figure discretionary earnings across residential remodels, additions, ADUs, and commercial construction.
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Revenue$3.2M
SDE$300K
Building Inspection Business
Building inspection firm with over forty-five years of continuous operation in the same market, generating over 70% SDE margins on a lean owner-operator model with 24% revenue growth from 2023 to 2025.
Price$348K
Revenue$154.6K
SDE$109.2K
Sustainable Building Materials Provider
Sustainable decking and siding distributor generating $5.8M in 2025 revenue with $2M in inventory and distribution partnerships driving repeat business.
Price$5M
Revenue$5.8M
SDE$356K
Commercial General Contractor
Commercial construction firm with over 40 years of operating history, specializing in commercial pools and design-build projects, generating $3M in revenue with 20% year-over-year growth.
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Revenue$3M
EBITDA$290K
Architectural Panel and Building Materials Company
Architectural materials supplier with exclusive import arrangements for colored MDF and specialty wood-based products, serving the North American building and design market.
Price$376K
Revenue$389.4K
SDE$55.4K
Commercial Construction / Specialty Building Materials Business
Commercial construction and specialty building materials firm designing and building cold storage facilities, clean rooms, acoustical ceilings, and custom projects with $1M+ revenue in 2024.
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Revenue$440.1K
SDE($123.5K)
Certified Concrete Subcontracting Services
Certified DBE/SBE concrete subcontractor in California with over fifteen years of public works history, owned equipment, and prequalified status with transit agencies, utilities, and government-funded infrastructure owners.
Price$2M
Revenue$3M
SDE$731.7K
Healthcare-Focused Construction Firm
Construction management and general contracting firm specializing in healthcare and institutional projects, generating $7M in revenue with $1.7M in owner earnings and 24% SDE margins.
Price$5.3M
Revenue$7M
SDE$1.7M
Residential Design-Build Company
Full-service design-build general contractor specializing in residential renovations, additions, and ADUs with revenue growing from $3.2M to $4.1M and steady $495k EBITDA.
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Revenue$4.1M
SDE$495K
Stucco & Plastering Contractor
Over 35 years operating in Southern California luxury custom homes, generating $4M in annual revenue with SDE projected at $888k in 2026 after nearly tripling from $347k in 2024.
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Revenue$4M
SDE$629.1K
Professional Building Construction Services
Specialized drilling and shoring contractor generating $1.5M in revenue with $300k in owner earnings, serving commercial, infrastructure, and heavy construction projects.
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Revenue$1.5M
SDE$300K
Professional Construction Building Services
Residential and commercial general contractor with over twenty-five years of operating history, a lean three-person team, and subcontractor-based delivery model generating consistent margins on $750k in annual revenue.
Price$330K
Revenue$370K
SDE$110K
Full-Service Roofing Business
Residential and commercial roofing contractor with seamless gutter services, over $1.6M in 2025 revenue, and a career-long track record built entirely through reputation and referrals.
Price$3M
Revenue$1.7M
SDE$437K
Professional Electrical Contracting Services
Licensed California electrical contractor with over thirty-five years of brand recognition, a top 9% builder rating, and established contractor relationships across a high-growth Northern California market seeing major multi-unit residential construction.
Price$600K
Revenue$644.3K
SDE$225.7K
Residential ADU Construction Management
Construction management firm with a six-digit CSLB license established over thirty years ago, delivering 50% margins on $1M in revenue across design, drafting, permit assistance, and residential construction services in Southern California.
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Revenue$1M
SDE$500K
Residential Outdoor Contractor
Award-winning landscaping and pool contractor with over thirty-five years of brand equity, thirteen consecutive industry awards, and a reputation that generates multi-job referrals from a single project in affluent Southern California neighborhoods.
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Revenue$700K
SDE$250K
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Due diligence
What to Look For
Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.
Backlog and Pipeline
- Signed contracts with known margins, expected start dates, and billing milestones give you a clear picture of near-term cash flow from day one.
- Ask for a full backlog report early in the process and distinguish between signed work and verbal commitments.
- Win rates on negotiated work versus competitive bids tell you something real about how clients feel about the relationship.
Clients Who Come Back
- Contractors who win work on reputation rather than low bids tend to have more stable margins and more predictable revenue.
- Whether it's a commercial developer who's used the same GC for three subdivisions or an industrial facility that sends service work every year, repeat clients who've generated work for multiple years are one of the strongest indicators of a durable business.
- Ask what percentage of revenue came from repeat clients in each of the last three years.
A Team That Runs Jobs
- Project managers, superintendents, and foremen who handle estimating, scheduling, and client communication without the owner are what make a contractor truly transferable.
- The question is the same whether you're looking at a commercial firm, a residential builder, or a specialty trade contractor: can the team deliver without the current owner on every job site?
- Spend time with the project team, not just the owner, to get a real sense of how the business actually operates.
Equipment in Good Shape
- In heavy industrial and specialty trade work, the equipment fleet is a major part of what you're buying.
- Well-maintained assets with documented service records and current inspections reduce the uncertainty about what you're stepping into.
- Ask for a full equipment list with hours, age, and maintenance history early in your review.
Licensing and Bonding Clarity
- Contractor licenses, bonding capacity, and specialty certifications are worth understanding before you go deep.
- Some licenses are tied to a qualifying individual who may or may not stay after the sale; bonding capacity gets re-underwritten based on the new owner's finances.
- None of this is a dealbreaker, but knowing the situation early prevents last-minute complications.
Valuation
What Should You Expect to Pay?
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SDE
Owner-operated, primarily commercial or residential
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EBITDA
With management team, strong backlog, and repeat clients
The spread in construction valuations comes down to how much future work is already committed, how independently the team runs, and whether client relationships transfer with the business or depend on the current owner personally.
What drives a premium
Strong backlog of signed contracts with documented margins and billing schedules
Repeat client relationships that have generated work for multiple years without competitive bidding
Project managers and superintendents who handle estimating and delivery without owner involvement
Equipment fleet in good condition with logged maintenance records and current inspections
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