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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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Electrical Contractor

A non-union electrical contractor in Southern California with over fifty-five years of operating history generated $110M in revenue and $16.6M in EBITDA in 2025, backed by a $125M bonding capacity, $100M backlog, and zero debt.
Price$90M
Revenue$110.3M
SDE$19.1M

Rock Crushing Equipment Manufacturer

Over 1,500 vertical shaft impact crushers installed worldwide generate daily aftermarket parts demand in a razors-and-blades model, with an 80% capture rate on the installed base and patents protecting proprietary designs across multiple countries.
Price$8.8M
Revenue$15.1M
SDE$2.3M

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

Government / Commercial Construction Management Firm

Sole-source general contractor at California's only nuclear power plant with a permanent badged presence at a Space Force base projecting $3B+ in infrastructure spend over the next decade.
Price-
Revenue$46.7M
EBITDA$1.9M

Commercial & Residential Glass Contractor

Licensed specialty glazing contractor in Southern California with 50-60% gross margins, protected supplier pricing, and a deep base of returning general contractors.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$2.1M
EBITDA$385.8K

Proprietary Traffic Safety Equipment Manufacturer

Patented manufacturer of traffic safety and pavement marking equipment with 50-60% margins on manufactured goods, four active U.S. patents, and equipment deployed across nearly every state and 21 countries. Operated by a nine-person team out of facilities in Southern California and Georgia.
Price$3M
Revenue$3.4M
EBITDA$62.2K

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.
Price-
Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$125K

Vintage Wood Business

Reclaimed wood supplier sourcing from historic American structures doubled revenue from $3.5M to $7M between 2023 and 2025, with fully customizable beams, siding, paneling, flooring, and lumber.
Price-
Revenue$7M
SDE$1M

Home Remodeling Contracting Business

Full-service residential remodeling contractor in the Bay Area generating $6.5M in annual revenue with 15-18% net margins, a 4,800 sq ft design showroom, and a remote operating model backed by seven years of top-three search engine rankings.
Price-
Revenue$6.5M
SDE$1.2M

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.
Price-
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

Building Restoration Specialist

A disaster restoration and contents cleaning operation with 65% margins on contents work, a newly secured national retail contract expanding state by state, and $1M invested in specialized cleaning equipment that processes work at 10x the speed of manual methods.
Price$10M
Revenue$5.7M
EBITDA$3.6M

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.
Price-
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.
Price-
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.
Price-
Revenue$4M
SDE$600K

Engineering and Inspection Business

Multi-location engineering and inspection operation across California, Nevada, and Idaho generating $6M in revenue with $1M SDE and consistent profitability.
Price-
Revenue$6M
EBITDA$1M

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.
Price-
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

Pool Service Company

CPO-certified pool and spa service company generating $1.8M in annual revenue with EBITDA that has grown 20% over three years, across construction, maintenance, repair, and upgrade services.
Price-
Revenue$1.8M
SDE$300K

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.
Price-
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.
Price-
Revenue$440.1K
SDE($123.5K)

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
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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.