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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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Featured Construction Businesses in California

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Residential Landscaping and Construction Company

High-end design-build landscape and construction firm serving ultra-high-net-worth homeowners in Silicon Valley, specializing in luxury outdoor living spaces including pools, outbuildings, pool houses, and ADUs with licensed capabilities in landscape contracting, general building, and pool construction
Price$4M
Revenue$8M
EBITDA$1.7M

Electrical Contractor

Family-owned electrical contractor serving southern California for nearly sixty years, specializing in public works projects including school modernizations, ground-up construction, sports venues, and municipal infrastructure with $125m bonding capacity and annual revenue typically in the $65m to $80m range
Price$90M
Revenue$110.5M
SDE$18.4M

Rock Crushing Equipment Manufacturer

Designs and manufactures vertical shaft impact crushers and related rock processing equipment for the aggregate, mining, construction materials, and recycling industries, with recurring revenue from proprietary replacement wear parts sold through direct customers, distributors, and international channels
Price$8.8M
Revenue$15.2M
SDE$2.3M

CASE Construction Dealership

Full-service construction and agricultural equipment dealership on the west coast offering new and used equipment sales, parts, service, maintenance, and rentals across two locations servicing eight counties
Price$15M
Revenue$14.3M
EBITDA$2M

Concrete Floor Polishing

Provides floor polishing and coating solutions for commercial and residential properties in the Los Angeles area, serving clients including retail stores, automotive dealerships, hospitals, schools, restaurants, and healthcare clinics
Price$2.8M
Revenue$3.6M
SDE$587.7K

Government / Commercial Construction Management Firm

Federal and critical-infrastructure construction firm specializing in design-build, general contracting, and construction management for commercial aerospace, defense, and tier-1 utility clients, with a permanent badged presence at a west coast Space Force base and security access at a major nuclear power facility
Price-
Revenue$46.7M
EBITDA$2.4M

Construction Cost Estimating & Data Company

Produces and licenses proprietary construction cost estimating data, building codes, and estimating tools while publishing digital and print resources for contractors, architects, estimators, and facilities managers across the construction industry
Price$4M
Revenue$2.5M
EBITDA$450K

Commercial & Residential Glass Contractor

Specialty glazing contractor with a c17 license providing commercial storefronts, showers, mirrors, glass guardrails, cladding, and broken window and door repair, as well as high-end residential glass work for homes valued at $10m or more
Price$1.2M
Revenue$1.9M
EBITDA$405K

Proprietary Traffic Safety Equipment Manufacturer

Manufactures and distributes proprietary traffic safety, pavement marking, and pavement maintenance equipment including applicators, sprayers, thermoplastic systems, and plural component dispensing systems, serving contractors and government agencies across nearly every U.S. state and 21 countries from facilities in southern California and Georgia
Price$3M
Revenue$4.3M
EBITDA$535.4K

Window Installation Business

Designs, supplies, and installs premium windows and doors for residential and light commercial projects in the Coachella Valley region of southern California, operating as a fully licensed general contractor with in-house installation teams and custom solutions across a wide selection of materials
Price$4M
Revenue$6M
SDE$1.4M

Traffic Safety Development Company

Develops and manufactures pedestrian safety and transportation systems, including in-roadway warning lights, LED flashing signs, and roll-up pedestrian signs, serving municipalities, colleges, hospitals, and corporate campuses across all 50 states
Price-
Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$125K

Vintage Wood Business

Supplies high-quality vintage reclaimed wood products customized for clients, offering beams, siding, paneling, flooring, lumber, and additional services such as custom finishing and color matching.
Price-
Revenue$5.5M
SDE$800K

Home Remodeling Contracting Business

Full-service residential remodeling contractor offering architecture, design, construction, pool building, and landscaping services in the bay area
Price-
Revenue$6.5M
SDE$1.2M

Iron / Steel Product Fabricator

Provides ornamental ironwork, structural steel fabrication, and powder coating services for government and private sector clients across California's central valley and coastal areas, specializing in apartment complexes, hotels, office buildings, and subdivision gates, with an overseas metal products manufacturing operation
Price-
Revenue$7.4M
EBITDA$1.5M

Welding Company

Specializes in structural and architectural steel welding solutions, including architectural steel structures, decorative projects, staircases, railings, and custom furniture for Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas.
Price$2.5M
Revenue$2.4M
SDE$500K

Building Restoration Specialist

Provides water and fire damage mitigation, mold remediation, structural repairs, and restorative cleaning for residential and commercial building owners, with emergency response, contents services, and in-house reconstruction work
Price$10M
Revenue$5.7M
EBITDA$3.6M

Construction Company

Specializes in building custom homes and renovating commercial properties, offering design, planning, and construction services with 80% focus on the commercial sector.
Price-
Revenue$40M
EBITDA$5M

Tower Engineering & Manufacturing Company

Designs, engineers, manufactures, and constructs self-supporting, crank-up, and monopole towers for telecommunications, utilities, surveillance, and environmental monitoring, providing turnkey solutions for commercial and government clients including major carriers, utilities, and federal agencies
Price-
Revenue$5M
EBITDA$500K

Custom Woodworking Business

Provides quality craftsmanship in woodworking with expertise in cabinetry and custom residential projects for homeowners and individuals.
Price-
Revenue$4M
SDE$600K

Engineering and Inspection Business

Provides construction inspection, geotechnical and geological analysis, ground-penetrating radar, materials testing, and civil and structural engineering services across multiple locations in California, Nevada, and Idaho
Price-
Revenue$6M
EBITDA$1M

Luxury Pool Design / Construction Company

Designs, constructs, maintains, and repairs luxury residential and commercial pools with in-house excavation, plumbing, steel, tile work, and equipment installation, while managing approximately 600 recurring service customers and providing expertise on large-scale hydraulic system projects
Price$3M
Revenue$5.6M
EBITDA$477K

General Contractor

Specializes in quality residential and commercial construction services including home remodeling, additions, accessory dwelling units, guest homes, kitchen and bathroom makeovers, and outdoor living spaces.
Price-
Revenue$3.2M
SDE$300K

Building Inspection Business

Provides comprehensive residential and commercial building inspection services for property owners, buyers, agents, and investors in the san francisco bay area
Price$348K
Revenue$154.6K
SDE$115.7K

Pool Service Company

Provides cpo-certified pool and spa construction, maintenance, repair, and upgrade services with recurring maintenance plans and compliance-related agreements for residential and commercial clients across the san francisco bay area
Price-
Revenue$1.8M
SDE$300K

Sustainable Building Materials Provider

Specializes in providing sustainable building materials such as decking and siding products for architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners involved in commercial and residential projects.
Price$5M
Revenue$5.8M
SDE$356K
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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?

2x-4x

SDE

Owner-operated, primarily commercial or residential

4x-7x

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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FAQ

Construction Businesses in California

What should I look for when buying a Construction business?

Start with the backlog. Signed contracts with known margins are the most concrete indicator of near-term revenue. Beyond that, look at the team: do project managers and superintendents run jobs without the owner, or does everything flow through one person? Client relationships that have held for years and a license and bonding situation that can survive a transition are both worth getting clear on early. Browse construction businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's currently available.

How much does a Construction business cost?

Most construction businesses sell for 2 to 7 times annual profit, with the range depending on the type of work, team depth, backlog quality, and how much the business runs without the owner. Heavy industrial contractors with recurring service work and strong management teams tend to command the higher end. Use the SBA loan calculator to model different purchase scenarios.

How do I evaluate a Construction business before buying?

Ask for three years of financials and a current backlog report. Walk through the client list and understand which relationships are tied to the owner personally versus the company. Get a full equipment list with maintenance records if equipment is a significant part of the deal. Spend time with the project managers and superintendents, not just the owner, to get a real sense of how the business operates.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a Construction business?

Ask what percentage of revenue came from repeat clients over the last three years. Ask who holds the contractor licenses and whether those people are staying after the sale. Request a full equipment list with hours and maintenance logs. Find out how the business handled a slow year or a difficult project. Ask about bonding capacity and how it's calculated. Get a clear picture of which client relationships are truly tied to the team versus the current owner.

Where can I find Construction businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with owners of construction businesses across commercial, residential, heavy industrial, and specialty trade work. You can browse construction businesses for sale on Rejigg, message sellers directly, and review financials and documents in a secure environment without a broker.

How do contractor licenses transfer when I buy a construction business?

It depends on the state and the license type. Some licenses are tied to a qualifying individual, so the key question is whether that person stays after the sale or whether you have your own qualifier. In some states, the business license transfers with the company. Sort out the licensing situation early, because it affects how you structure the transition and sometimes the deal itself. Sellers who have this documented before going to market make the process much smoother.

How do I finance the acquisition of a construction business?

SBA 7(a) loans are frequently used for construction acquisitions. Lenders will want to see three years of financials, a current backlog, and a clear picture of the assets included. Businesses with strong repeat client revenue and experienced management teams are generally well suited for SBA financing. Use the SBA loan calculator to estimate your monthly payments and required down payment based on different purchase prices.