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Land Management Businesses for Sale

The equipment and field crew are tangible, but what sets the best opportunities apart is multiple licensed professionals already on staff and a base of contracts with municipalities and utilities that renew without much selling.

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Construction & Restoration Company

Debt-free restoration and construction operation with $19M in 2024 revenue, 40% tied to federal contracts with government-sponsored enterprises and the VA, and over 40% recurring revenue across three Midwestern states.
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Revenue$19M
EBITDA$4.5M

Water Well Company

Multi-location water well drilling and pump services operation with over 65 years of history, $11.5M in 2025 revenue, and a multi-million-dollar project pipeline spanning industrial, municipal, and lithium drilling.
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Revenue$11.5M
EBITDA$860K

Storage Solutions Business

Rent-to-own portable storage operation with barns, sheds, garages, cabins, and tiny homes generating EBITDA margins above 70% and revenue growing more than 4x from 2023 to 2026.
Price$3.5M
Revenue$511K
SDE$470.3K

Land Surveying / Engineering Firm

Professional services firm delivering land surveying, civil engineering, planning, design, and permitting across Connecticut with an eight-person team and advanced capabilities including 3D laser scanning and drone surveying.
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Revenue$1.8M
EBITDAN/A

Land Surveying Company

Land surveying firm with 35% EBITDA margins, fully owned equipment, and balanced commercial and residential project portfolio spanning domestic and international markets.
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Revenue$1M
EBITDA$350K

Trenching & Excavating Company

Debt-free trenching and excavating contractor with 75 employees, $18M in revenue, and a multi-phase data center contract providing multi-year visibility.
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Revenue$18M
EBITDA$2M

Marine Construction Company

Marine construction firm serving the Army Corps of Engineers, government agencies, and commercial developers across the Upper Midwest, generating $17.9M in revenue with $4.25M EBITDA in 2025.
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Revenue$17.9M
EBITDA$4.3M

Trust Property Management Services

Veteran-owned trust property management business serving 35+ trust companies across all 50 states, with 15+ years in a niche with few competitors and high barriers to entry.
Price$4M
Revenue$2.2M
SDE$317.8K

Storage Solutions Company

$1.2M in EBITDA on $7.2M revenue with a 15-person team, two locations, and a diversified product line spanning five categories of storage and shelter solutions.
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Revenue$7.2M
SDE$1.2M

Synthetic Turf Business

Synthetic turf installation and maintenance business with 90% of clients on recurring maintenance contracts, 50% margins, and $425k in owner earnings on $850k revenue in 2025.
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Revenue$850K
SDE$425K

Environmental Services and Consultancy

Environmental consulting firm with $390k in consistent owner earnings, specializing in remediation, hazardous materials inspections, and project management across Pacific Rim government and commercial clients.
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Revenue$1M
SDE$390K

Water Resource Engineering / Consulting Company

Environmental consulting firm specializing in Clean Water Act compliance with $4.8M in 2025 revenue, 46% EBITDA margins, and a $10-12M project pipeline across three states.
Price$15M
Revenue$4.8M
EBITDA$2.2M

Home Building Business

$45M homebuilder with custom design capabilities, land development operations, and $2.5M in stable annual earnings across three consecutive years.
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Revenue$45M
SDE$2.5M

Community Development Design Company

Neighborhood design firm with patented technology across 1,800+ developments in 48 states and 18 countries, generating $1.5M in revenue at a 60% EBITDA margin.
Price$20M
Revenue$1.5M
EBITDA$900K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Licensed Staff Depth

  • Confirm early whether there are multiple credentialed professionals on staff, not just the owner.
  • A second registered land surveyor or certified professional removes the biggest transition concern in this industry — a license that walks out the door when the seller does.
  • Ask for a chart showing who holds which licenses in which states, and make sure those people have employment agreements that cover the transition period.
  • If the owner is the only credentialed person, that's worth understanding before you go deep on diligence.

Contract and On-Call Revenue

  • Ask for three years of revenue broken out by type: monitoring contracts, on-call agreements, and project-based work.
  • Work from water authorities, utilities, mining operators, or engineering firms that renews on schedule is the most resilient revenue in this space.
  • Project-based revenue that fluctuates with construction activity is worth understanding in more detail before you finalize your view of the business.

Technology Capabilities

  • Ask what technology they own versus lease, and what capabilities their competitors lack.
  • Firms that invested early in drone mapping, mobile scanning, or 3D modeling often get work sent to them inbound from larger engineering companies.
  • Find out whether any specialized equipment is near the end of its useful life so you can factor that into your planning.

Equipment and Field Operations

  • Ask how long crew leads have been in their roles and who handles estimating.
  • A stable field crew that runs routes and projects without the owner dispatching every job is a strong indicator the business will transition smoothly.
  • Walk the equipment yard if you can — well-maintained survey instruments, vehicles, and field gear tell you a lot about how the business has been managed.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

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SDE

Owner-operated, project-based revenue

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EBITDA

With licensed team and recurring contracts

The spread in land management multiples is driven by credential depth on the team, how much revenue comes from contracts that renew automatically, and whether the business can deliver without the owner in the field.

What drives a premium

Multiple licensed professionals on staff with credentials that extend beyond the owner

On-call and monitoring contracts with municipalities, utilities, or engineering firms that renew automatically

Proprietary technology capabilities like drone mapping or 3D scanning that bring work inbound

Revenue diversified across surveying, environmental, and remediation services in multiple end markets

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FAQ

Land Management Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a land management business?

Start with the licensing situation. A business where multiple licensed professionals are on staff, not just the owner, is far easier to transition. After that, look for a mix of on-call agreements and recurring contracts that come back year after year. Ask for three years of financials broken out by service type so you can see which revenue is steady and which fluctuates with construction activity. Browse land management businesses for sale on Rejigg to see current listings.

How much does a land management business cost?

Most land management businesses sell for 3 to 8 times annual profit, with the range depending heavily on credential depth, contract revenue, and operational independence. Owner-operated businesses with project-based revenue tend to fall at the lower end. Firms with multiple licensed professionals and recurring contract work regularly reach the upper range. Use the SBA loan calculator to model what different deal sizes look like monthly.

How do I evaluate a land management business before buying?

Request a license inventory showing who holds each credential in each state the business operates in. Then ask for revenue broken out by service type and by whether it is contract-based or project-based. Review equipment lists with maintenance records. Talk to the lead estimator and crew supervisors to understand how work flows without the owner involved. Site visits during active field operations give you a real feel for how the team performs.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a land management business?

Good starting questions: Which licensed professionals are staying post-sale, and do they have employment agreements? What percentage of revenue comes from contracts or on-call agreements that renew automatically? How is revenue distributed across service types and client categories? What equipment does the business own versus lease, and what is the replacement schedule? Are there any license transfer requirements in the states they operate?

Where can I find land management businesses for sale?

Rejigg lists land management and surveying businesses that have been individually sourced and vetted. You can browse land management businesses for sale on Rejigg and connect directly with owners. No broker taking a percentage, and listings include financials and team details so you can filter for what matches your criteria.

How do professional licenses factor into buying a land management business?

Professional licenses like registered land surveyor credentials belong to individuals, not companies. The business stays compliant only if a credentialed professional remains on staff after closing. The best acquisitions have a second licensed professional already in the business so you are not buying a credential that walks out the door. Ask for a simple chart showing every license, who holds it, when it expires, and what it enables the business to do.

What is the difference between contract and project revenue in a land management company?

Contract revenue, think on-call agreements with water authorities, municipalities, or annual monitoring programs, comes back automatically and is much more predictable. Project revenue tied to construction activity or one-time development work can be strong but fluctuates with market conditions. Buyers consistently get more excited about businesses where at least half of revenue is contract-based. Ask for three years of revenue split by type so you can see the pattern clearly before you dig deeper.