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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

Engineers and manufactures tactical communication products, adapters, cables, drone antennas, vehicle integration kits, and power management devices for military and law enforcement, while also providing rapid prototyping, custom engineering, and contract product development services for defense integrators and drone manufacturers
Price$6M
Revenue$5.9M
EBITDA$1.3M

Telecommunications and Security System Company

Provides low voltage telecommunications and security services including structured cabling, fiber optics, telephony, VoIP, access control, IP video, audio-video, camera systems, and alarm monitoring for businesses and homeowners across Iowa and parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Nebraska
Price-
Revenue$6.7M
EBITDA$5.8M

Wireless IT Business

Provides enterprise-quality wireless LAN, WAN, surveillance, and access control solutions to B2B and B2G clients in hospitality, education, retirement community, transportation, and government sectors
Price$1.2M
Revenue$752.2K
SDE$404.8K

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

Mobile-First Locksmith Business

Mobile-first locksmith and security business in Colorado providing emergency lockouts, re-keying, lock installation, safe services, access control systems, video surveillance, and automotive key services for nearly 2,000 commercial clients and residential and automotive customers, with recurring revenue from access control contracts
Price$270K
Revenue$533.3K
EBITDA$46.4K

Luxury Smart Home Technology Integrator

Specializes in bespoke smart home automation, high-performance audio/video, lighting control, and security solutions for luxury homeowners in the bay area, serving both primary and vacation residences through project-based installations and recurring monthly support plans
Price$4M
Revenue$2.6M
SDE$899.4K

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

Intercom Supplier

Sells IP intercom systems to distributors who serve business and consumer markets on a transactional basis with recurring client purchases
Price$700K
Revenue$930.6K
EBITDA$109.2K

Special Ops War Contractor

Provides defense contracting support for special operations and special missions units, including advanced training, mission planning, target engineering, medical evacuation, weapons and drone operations, tactical equipment sales, and a proprietary virtual joint operations center technology for real-time battle staff training and operational monitoring
Price$12M
Revenue$9.2M
EBITDA$1.1M

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$1.8M
EBITDA$500K

Home Technology & Lighting Integration Company

Design-led custom lighting, home automation, and entertainment systems integrator specializing in smart-home technology, audio/visual and security solutions, and autocad-based planning from design through installation, primarily serving high-end homeowners in Virginia
Price$850K
Revenue$700K
SDE$310K

Maritime Services Firm

Provides offshore maritime support using crewed motherships and unmanned autonomous vessels, serving oil and gas, military and defense, and government clients with capabilities in vessel operations, autonomous maritime technology, hydrographic data collection, marine artificial reef deployment, and critical infrastructure security
Price$21M
Revenue$4.3M
EBITDA$800K

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

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

Industrial Imaging Equipment & Solutions Provider

Distributes, integrates, and custom-manufactures high-performance imaging equipment including cameras, sensors, lenses, frame grabbers, and software for industrial, scientific, defense, and research applications, serving OEMs, system integrators, and institutional organizations
Price-
Revenue$2M
SDE$600K

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

Fire Protection Business

Specializes in the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire sprinkler and safety systems for commercial, residential, and industrial properties in British Columbia, Canada
Price-
Revenue$2.8M
SDE$283K

Suppressed Rifle Manufacturer

Manufactures suppressed rifles using patented technology that reduces recoil and produces accurate, quiet firearms, serving individual consumers and law enforcement on an order basis
Price-
Revenue$1.6M
EBITDA$313.3K

Network Infrastructure & Telecom Cabling Services Provider

Designs and installs low-voltage network cabling and fiber infrastructure including cat 5e, cat 6, fiber-optic, coax, security, building automation, paging, and audiovisual systems for businesses and institutions in the rocky mountain region, with standards-compliant installations backed by manufacturer certifications and system warranties
Price-
Revenue$1.7M
SDE$350K

Architectural Design, Construction and Renovation Business

Provides custom design, construction, renovation, and IT solutions—including keyless entry, access control, security, automation, and surveillance—for multifamily properties, commercial projects, custom homes, restaurants, and offices, primarily serving the greater Houston area
Price-
Revenue$3.1M
SDE$202.7K

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

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

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

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

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
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

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.