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Security Technology & Hardware Businesses for Sale

Once cameras, access panels, and intercoms are wired into a building, customers almost never replace them — combine that with monitoring contracts that renew year after year and you have recurring income that's literally built into the walls.

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Defense Communications Company

Specializes in engineering advanced communication solutions for decentralized command and control systems, designing and manufacturing adapters, cables, controllers, secure apps, and UAV antennas, while offering custom product development, training, and technical support for military environments.
Price$6M
Revenue$5.9M
EBITDA$1.3M

Anti-Theft Car Security Company

Distributes and installs a mechanical anti-theft device that prevents vehicle engine start without a unique plug, offering secure, on-site installations by certified technicians to various clients including individual owners, fleet operators, and notable organizations.
Price$1M
Revenue$981.6K
SDE$375.7K

Telecommunications and Security System Company

Specializes in low voltage services including structured cabling, telephony and VoIP systems, security and camera systems, and alarm monitoring, serving both businesses and homeowners nationwide.
Price-
Revenue$6.7M
EBITDA$5.8M

Mobile-First Locksmith Business

Offers a comprehensive range of locksmith services for residential, commercial, automotive, and smart-home needs including emergency lockouts, re-keying, high-security locks, advanced access control, and scheduled shop appointments in multiple Colorado towns.
Price$270K
Revenue$533.3K
EBITDA$46.4K

Security Systems Provider

Specializes in installation and support for security technology, offering cloud-based and on-premises management, advanced surveillance, and tailored solutions for commercial clients, multifamily properties, and residential customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Price$1.8M
Revenue$401.5K
SDE$300K

Fire Equipment Supplier and Distributor

Provides high-quality emergency response gear to firefighting departments and agencies across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and surrounding areas, with a customer base that is 99% municipal and governmental entities.
Price$550K
Revenue$1.7M
EBITDA$250K

Special Ops War Contractor

Provides advanced training support, mission planning, target engineering, medical evacuation, weapons and drone operations, and tactical equipment sales for elite military units and security agencies.
Price$12M
Revenue$9.2M
EBITDA$1.1M

Intercom Supplier

Sells intercom systems and in-wall monitors to distributors for businesses and consumers, generating revenue on a transactional basis with recurring clients.
Price$700K
Revenue$930.6K
EBITDA$109.2K

Commercial Energy / Access Control Systems Provider

Specializes in commercial and industrial energy management, building automation, and integrated control solutions to optimize facility performance and reduce energy consumption with services including automated lighting, HVAC controls, and access security systems.
Price$600K
Revenue$1.2M
SDE$147.8K

Security Products and Services Business

Specializes in advanced alarm systems, fire protection, CCTV, access control, gate automation, and integrated communications technologies, offering 24/7 monitoring and rapid response for primarily commercial clients, including federal, state, and municipal, with a mix of project-based revenue and growing monthly contracts.
Price$2M
Revenue$1.1M
EBITDA$350K

Commercial IT and Security Access Business

Provides comprehensive IT solutions including management, on-demand support, computer repair, server and network management, web development, cabling, security surveillance, and telecom solutions for commercial properties, apartment complexes, hospitals, and businesses.
Price$900K
Revenue$600K
SDE$250K

Variable Speed Drive Manufacturing / Tech Installations

Manufactures variable speed drives for motors and offers technical installation services specializing in PLC programming, end device and HMI integration, and digital camera security, primarily serving small oil and gas companies and some city municipalities.
Price-
Revenue$2.2M
EBITDA$530K

Suppressed Rifle Manufacturer

Manufactures rifles with patented technology that reduces recoil and allows for the production of accurate, quiet, suppressed rifles for individuals and law enforcement, generating revenue on an order basis.
Price-
Revenue$1.6M
EBITDA$313.3K

Maritime Services Firm

Offers managed vessel and cargo deployment services, providing offshore support with unmanned vessels for clients in the oil/gas sector, government defense contractors, and maritime security, with revenue from transactional sales and short-term contracts.
Price$21M
Revenue$4.3M
EBITDA$800K

Mobile Surveillance Company

Offers modular and portable surveillance systems for crime prevention and monitoring, providing covert and overt video surveillance solutions for industries such as law enforcement, construction, and emergency management.
Price-
Revenue$2.2M
SDE$309K

Telecomm Business

Specializes in designing, integrating, and implementing mission-critical technology systems for multiple sectors, offering services such as audio-visual systems, data center solutions, security and fire alarm systems, network cabling, and wireless network infrastructure.
Price-
Revenue$25M
EBITDA$1M

Firearm Component Manufacturer

Specializes in high-performance components for firearms and tactical accessories, serving custom gunsmiths, firearm part retailers, shooting sports companies, and individual firearm owners.
Price-
Revenue$1.5M
EBITDA$250K

Security Services Provider

Provides comprehensive security solutions including electronic security systems and professional security officers for commercial, industrial, and some residential clients.
Price-
Revenue$3M
EBITDA$350K

Building Security / Access Control Business

Offers custom security solutions including hosted security systems, CCTV security, facility mapping, software security, HID card access systems, and Schlage lock integrations for facilities of all sizes with a national customer base comprising small businesses, large corporations, government buildings, schools, churches, and universities.
Price-
Revenue$2M
SDE$325K

Government IT & Security Service Provider

Provides intelligence, cybersecurity, physical security, it services, strategic planning, and modeling/simulation support to the department of defense and the intelligence community via recurring government contracts and prime contractor engagements
Price$15M
Revenue$24.8M
EBITDA$3.4M

Micro-Market Fixtures Company

Provides design services and tools for retail display solutions, coolers, freezers, security systems, lighting, accessories, and other equipment for businesses on a project basis.
Price-
Revenue$8.9M
EBITDA$1.8M

Ballistic Armor & Tactical Protective Equipment Company

Designs, manufactures, and sells ballistic body armor plates, helmets, and tactical protective gear to military, law enforcement, private security, and civilian buyers via direct, distributor, and online sales channels
Price$1.5M
Revenue$700K
SDE$300K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

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Recurring Monitoring Revenue

  • Ask for a breakdown of revenue between project work and recurring contracts, and look at what the renewal rate looks like year over year.
  • Monthly monitoring and service agreements are the most valuable part of most security businesses because they keep generating income long after the installation job is done.
  • A business where monitoring revenue covers operating costs even during a slow installation period is in a strong position.

Crew Depth and Certifications

  • Ask for a list of technicians, their certifications, how long they've been with the company, and what a realistic retention plan looks like post-sale.
  • Licensed, certified technicians are genuinely hard to find and train — a security company where two or three lead technicians have multi-year tenure and the right certifications is a much more stable acquisition than one where the owner is the only qualified installer.
  • Find out whether any key certifications are held personally by the owner or tied to the company entity.

Customer Mix Across Verticals

  • Ask for a revenue breakdown by customer type and look at whether any single account or industry represents more than 20 to 25 percent of total income.
  • Security companies that serve commercial buildings, schools, apartment complexes, and government facilities are more resilient than those concentrated in a single vertical.
  • When one sector slows down, others carry the business.

Installed Equipment Base

  • Ask for a count of active monitored accounts and how long those accounts have been in place.
  • The physical equipment already installed in customers' buildings is one of the most durable sources of customer retention in this industry — replacing it would be expensive and disruptive, so customers tend to stay for service and monitoring even when budgets are tight.

Licenses and Contract Transferability

  • Ask whether licenses are held by the company or by the owner personally, and what the process looks like for each.
  • Security businesses often hold state contractor licenses, alarm dealer registrations, and government or school district contracts that took years to obtain.
  • Confirming these transfer cleanly before you get deep into diligence avoids major surprises at closing.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

3x-5x

SDE

Owner-operated with mixed installation and monitoring revenue

5x-8x

EBITDA

With management team and high share of recurring monitoring contracts

Businesses with a large base of monitored accounts, certified crews with low turnover, and revenue spread across multiple customer types consistently command higher multiples than installation-only shops.

What drives a premium

Monthly monitoring or service agreements representing 40%+ of total revenue

Lead technicians with 5+ years of tenure and current state certifications

Installed equipment base across 200+ active monitored accounts

Revenue distributed across commercial, residential, government, and education verticals

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FAQ

Security Technology & Hardware Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a security technology business?

The most important thing is understanding how much revenue comes from recurring monitoring and service contracts versus one-time installation jobs. A business with a large base of monthly monitoring accounts has income that keeps coming in even when new installations slow down. Look at renewal rates, technician certifications and tenure, and whether the business has government or school contracts that add stability. Browse security technology businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does a security technology business cost?

Most security technology businesses sell for 3 to 8 times annual profit. Installation-heavy businesses with little recurring revenue tend to land in the lower part of that range, while companies with large monitoring contract bases and strong crews command higher prices. If you're financing part of the purchase, the SBA loan calculator can help you model what payments would look like at different deal sizes.

How do I evaluate a security technology business before buying?

Ask for a revenue breakdown separating installation projects, monitoring contracts, and service agreements. Get a list of active monitored accounts with their tenure and monthly contract value. Review the technician roster with certifications and start dates. Request all state licenses and permits and confirm which ones are held by the company versus the owner personally. Look at renewal rates for service agreements over the past two to three years.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a security technology business?

Ask whether monitoring contracts have change-of-ownership clauses and how government or school contracts handle ownership transfers. Find out which state licenses are held personally by the owner versus by the company entity, and what the transfer process looks like. Ask about attrition in the technician crew over the past three years and what the plan is for retaining key installers post-sale. If the business uses third-party monitoring centers, confirm those agreements are assignable.

Where can I find security technology businesses for sale?

Rejigg specializes in connecting buyers with vetted small and mid-sized businesses including security and technology services companies. Browse security technology businesses for sale on Rejigg and connect directly with owners.

How do monitoring contracts affect the valuation of a security business?

Monitoring contracts are typically valued separately from the rest of the business because they're predictable, low-cost-to-service, and hard to replace once installed. Buyers often think about the monitoring book in terms of multiples on monthly recurring revenue, and that number gets added to a standard profit multiple for the installation and service side. A seller with a large, clean book of monitored accounts can expect to see that reflected meaningfully in the final price.

What certifications and licenses matter most in a security technology acquisition?

The most important ones depend on your state and the types of work the business does, but alarm contractor licenses, fire suppression certifications, and low-voltage electrical licenses are common requirements. Government and school contracts often require their own vendor certifications. The key thing to verify during diligence is whether each license is held by the company entity or personally by the owner, because personally held licenses don't automatically transfer in a sale.