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Specialty Trade Contractors Businesses for Sale

Whether you're looking at HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or any other trade, the businesses worth getting excited about have a foreman or operations manager who runs the crews when the owner isn't there.

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Residential Roofing & Exteriors Contractor

Third-generation residential roofing operation with over sixty years of brand equity generating $2M to $2.5M in baseline revenue with two operators and zero employee overhead.
Price$1.8M
Revenue$2M
SDE$251.7K

Custom Cabinet & Millwork Shop

Custom cabinetry and millwork manufacturer with over 35 years of operations, $2.96M in 2024 revenue, and zero marketing spend — growth driven entirely by reputation and contractor referrals.
Price$2M
Revenue$3M
EBITDA$1.2M

Concrete Masonry Specialty Contractor

Concrete and masonry contractor with over $8.5M in 2024 revenue, a 40-person workforce, and full-service capabilities spanning layout through flatwork across southwest Florida.
Price$3M
Revenue$4M
SDE($113.2K)

Cabinet Stone Countertop Specialists

Nearly 50 years of cabinet, countertop, and stone fabrication with SDE margins that grew from 5% to over 20% in two years on a $3.3M revenue base.
Price$2.3M
Revenue$2.7M
EBITDA$603.1K

Lumber Construction Products Supplier / Installer

Construction manufacturer delivering complete installed wood building packages from a 100,000 square foot facility in New England, with $42.2M in 2024 revenue, $25M order backlog, and a team of 90-100 employees.
Price$20M
Revenue$30M
EBITDA$3M

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

Commercial LED Lighting Specialist

Fourteen years of direct relationships with major casual dining franchisees drive recurring project revenue across the United States, with 2025 revenue reaching $1.4M, up from $1M in 2023.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$1.4M
SDE$363.3K

Granite Countertop Fabricator & Installer

Over twenty years of consistent $11M revenue in stone countertop fabrication and installation, serving major national retailers, custom home builders, and commercial projects through a 60-person workforce.
Price-
Revenue$11M
EBITDA$1.5M

Emergency Damage Restoration Service Company

Full-service residential water damage restoration operation generating $11M EBITDA in 2026, processing 100-130 mitigations per month and converting each into high-margin repair, pack-out, and move-back work through a documented daily playbook.
Price-
Revenue$12M
EBITDA$3.5M

Glass & Aluminum Installation Specialists

Over fifty years of brand equity in Northeast Ohio contract glazing, with a five-person core crew averaging twenty years of tenure and $750k in shower door revenue grown entirely through word-of-mouth.
Price$2.4M
Revenue$2.4M
SDE$796.5K

Metal Fabrication / Welding Company

Nine-year-old metal fabrication and welding operation in South Florida covering structural steel, fencing, railings, and custom metalwork with recurring general contractor relationships and a fully equipped workshop ready for an operator to step in.
Price$450K
Revenue$746K
EBITDA$97.5K

Wall Panel Manufacturer

A steel panel manufacturer with over twenty years of operating history generated $6.2M in 2025 revenue at a 46% gross margin, with 80% of sales coming from repeat customers and a patented fastener system that commands premium pricing in hurricane and fire-rated construction markets.
Price$6M
Revenue$6.2M
SDE$1.8M

Solar Design and Drafting Business

Solar design and drafting firm serving contractors nationwide with revenue growing from $339k in 2022 to $1.1M in 2025, supported by proprietary AutoCAD-based design tools, a project management portal, and a diversified client base across residential, commercial, and energy storage segments.
Price$1.3M
Revenue$1.1M
SDE$275.6K

Plumbing & Heating Company

Full-service plumbing, heating, electrical, and gas piping operation generating $1.5M in revenue with SDE exceeding $475k and accelerating profitability on a growing top line.
Price$500K
Revenue$875K
SDE$300.6K

Indiana Limestone Company

Largest custom-fabricated limestone producer in the country, with a $25M backlog, $17M in revenue, and a client roster spanning government landmarks, major universities, and high-net-worth private residences.
Price-
Revenue$17M
EBITDA$3M

Exterior Building Supply Company

Two-division building products operation with wholesale distribution and exterior remodeling serving builders and contractors across Southern New England, over sixty years of operations, company-owned real estate across two warehouse locations, and $2M in trucks, equipment, and inventory.
Price$2.8M
Revenue$6.9M
SDE$571.7K

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

Construction Business

Commercial construction, renovation, and maintenance firm generating $25M in annual revenue with $5M EBITDA, growing 67% from 2022 to 2024 across New Jersey and New York City markets.
Price-
Revenue$25M
EBITDA$5M

Developer & Builder of Solar Power Plants

Vertically integrated solar engineering, procurement, and construction firm handling 50-100MW annually across projects up to 3,000 acres, with $5M-$9M in contracts lost each year due to bonding constraints a capitalized buyer could immediately unlock.
Price$1M
Revenue$1.8M
EBITDA$260K

High-End Kitchen Millwork / Cabinetry Business

Award-winning luxury kitchen and home design firm with proprietary hardware IP, 90% architect-driven referral pipeline, and over twenty years of brand equity in New York's luxury residential market.
Price$6M
Revenue$5M
EBITDA$1M

Roofing and Exterior Services Business

Roofing and exteriors business with over forty years of brand recognition in the Midwest has grown from under $1M to over $10M in revenue with minimal marketing spend and more inbound demand than it currently pursues.
Price-
Revenue$10.3M
SDE$1.8M

Restoration Company

Independent restoration company generating $2.1M in revenue with 99% of work sourced through over 50 active insurance TPA network partnerships, creating a built-in lead pipeline without traditional marketing spend.
Price$1.8M
Revenue$2.1M
EBITDA$237.8K

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

Premium Mountain Electrical Contractor

An electrical contractor serving one of the most exclusive luxury mountain markets in Colorado generates 22-25% gross margins while the owner manages remotely from out of state nine to ten months per year.
Price$12M
Revenue$7.8M
EBITDA$1.8M

Specialty Stair Construction Company

Custom staircase fabrication and installation business in the Pacific Northwest with revenue growing from $514k to $799k over three years and $184k SDE in 2025.
Price$590K
Revenue$799.2K
SDE$184.2K
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

A real second-in-command

  • Ask who runs field operations when the owner is not on site and what their day actually looks like.
  • A foreman or ops manager with five or more years of tenure who estimates, schedules, and handles quality issues is the clearest sign you're buying a business, not a job.
  • A second-in-command who's been there for years is the single thing that most separates a transferable trade business from one that walks out the door with the seller.
  • Find out whether that person plans to stay after a sale, and what it would take to keep them.

Backlog and signed contracts

  • Ask how many months of work are currently scheduled and how much of it is under signed contract.
  • A solid backlog with verified job-level margins tells you the first few months of your ownership are not starting from zero.
  • Recurring service agreements with commercial buildings or school districts are especially valuable because they provide baseline revenue that doesn't depend on winning new bids.
  • Ask about the mix between backlog from existing relationships and one-time project wins.

Job costing records

  • Clean job costing documentation lets you verify that the profits the seller is reporting are actually coming from the work.
  • Ask for job cost reports going back two to three years and look for whether estimated margins match actual margins across different project types.
  • Consistent margins across project types signal that the estimating process is disciplined, not just lucky.
  • If margins vary widely job to job, it's worth understanding why before you close.

Workforce stability

  • Ask about average crew tenure and how many workers left in the last year.
  • A crew that's been together for several years with low replacement costs is a genuine asset that took time to build.
  • High turnover in skilled trades is expensive and often signals a management or culture problem worth understanding.
  • Ask how the company handles recruiting when it needs to add capacity, because that process tells you a lot about how organized the operation really is.

Licenses, bonds, and insurance

  • Ask what licenses the company holds and whether they're tied to the entity or held personally by the owner.
  • Find out what the bonding capacity is and whether any jobs were turned down because of bonding limits.
  • Confirming that licenses and insurance transfer cleanly early in diligence prevents the most common surprises close to closing.
  • Insurance claim history over the past three years is also worth reviewing to understand any recurring safety or quality issues.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

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With management team, recurring service contracts, and strong backlog

Businesses where the owner isn't needed in the field and the backlog is verified and documented consistently get higher offers than those where the earnings depend on the owner's personal presence.

What drives a premium

Signed backlog of 3+ months of work with verified job-level margins

Foreman or operations manager with 5+ years of tenure running crews independently

Recurring service agreements representing 30%+ of annual revenue

Multiple lead sources with no single customer representing more than 20% of revenue

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FAQ

Specialty Trade Contractors Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a specialty trade contractor business?

The most important question is whether the business keeps making money without the owner. Ask to see job costing records, backlog documentation, and who runs field operations day to day. A company with a tenured foreman, recurring service agreements, and clean books is a very different acquisition than one where the owner is the only person who can estimate, sell, and manage quality. Browse specialty trade contractor businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available right now.

How much does a specialty trade contractor business cost?

Most specialty trade contractors sell for 2 to 6 times annual profit. Owner-dependent businesses with no real management layer land toward the lower end. Companies with a documented backlog, recurring service revenue, and a foreman who runs crews independently can reach the higher end. If you're using SBA financing, the SBA loan calculator can help you model what payments would look like at different price points.

How do I evaluate a specialty trade contractor business before buying?

Start with three years of financials and ask for job cost reports alongside the P&L statements. Look at whether the reported margins match what the job-level records show. Get a backlog summary with signed contract values and expected completion dates. Spend time with the field team, not just the owner, to understand whether the operation can run without the seller involved. Review all licenses and insurance certificates and confirm what transfers in the sale.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a specialty trade contractor business?

Ask how many jobs the company completed in the past year, what the average margin was, and whether there have been any significant losses or warranty claims. Find out which licenses are held by the company versus the owner personally. Ask about the bonding relationship and what capacity the company currently carries. Find out whether any key customers require the owner to be personally involved, and what the plan is for transitioning those relationships.

Where can I find specialty trade contractor businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers with vetted trade and contractor businesses across regions and specialties. Browse specialty trade contractor businesses for sale on Rejigg and reach out directly to owners.

How does a backlog affect the price of a trade contractor acquisition?

A strong, documented backlog reduces the risk you're taking on at closing. When you know there are 4 to 6 months of signed, profitable work already scheduled, the first chapter of your ownership is much less uncertain. Buyers who understand the value of backlog typically pay meaningfully more for companies that can show verified job-level margin data alongside total backlog value. Don't just ask for total backlog size, ask to see the margins on the scheduled jobs and how often actual margins come in close to estimated ones.

What's the difference between buying a residential versus commercial specialty contractor?

Commercial contractors tend to have more consistent revenue, stronger documentation requirements, and better job costing records because general contractors and building owners demand it. Residential work can be more profitable per job but is also more dependent on seasonal demand and referral networks that are often tied to the owner personally. Commercial work with recurring service agreements is generally more attractive for buyers who want a business that runs with less direct involvement. The right fit depends on your background and whether you want to be actively managing field operations.