$1.66M Revenue Roofing Co — $215K SDE, 2.3x, Est. 1993
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**PLEASE READ BEFORE INQUIRING:** This is an owner-operated business. It is NOT absentee and cannot be run remotely. The owner is actively involved in job oversight. Buyers should live locally or be willing to relocate. Please do not inquire if you are seeking a passive or absentee investment.
The owner is open to staying involved with the business after the sale and would be happy to continue working in a mutually agreed-upon role. He enjoys the work and wants to remain active, but at this stage in his life, the day-to-day demands and responsibilities of owning and operating the business have become more than he wants to sustain long term.
Established 1993. Specialized commercial roofing contractor with 33 years of operating history, a 95% referral rate, and a tenured six-person crew averaging 8 to 15 years of service. Asking $495,000, including approximately $140,000 in vehicles and equipment and $10,000 in inventory.
Financial Summary
- $1,660,000 gross revenue (2023)
- $215,000 cash flow / SDE (2023)
- 90% commercial / 10% residential revenue mix
- 90% of work is warranty or insurance-related
- 95% of new business generated by referral
- $140,000 in vehicles, trailers, and equipment included
- $10,000 in inventory included
This is a specialized commercial roofing business, not a general contractor. Roughly 90% of revenue comes from commercial projects focused on high-performance PVC roof systems, and approximately 90% of total work is warranty or insurance-related. That mix produces non-discretionary, recurring demand from facility managers and commercial property owners rather than the volatility of residential remodeling.
Why This Business Wins
- 33-year operating history under continuous ownership
- 95% referral rate with minimal advertising spend
- Duro-Last Authorized Partner with cooperative marketing support
- Specialized asbestos abatement capability, a high-barrier service niche
- Six-person crew with 8 to 15 years of tenure
- Low-overhead facility model using secure storage containers
- Owner will stay through transition or more
A Defensible Technical Niche
The company is a recognized specialist in PVC roof systems using Duro-Last materials, a solution few local competitors are certified to install. The team also holds specialized asbestos abatement capability with the corresponding workers compensation classification, creating a genuine barrier to entry.
Operations
Senior crew members manage installations in the field. The owner's role is bidding, job oversight, and client relationships, and that role transfers to the new owner. Most of the team has been with the company 8 to 15 years and knows the systems, clients, and installation standards.
Operations run on PlanHub and Construct Connect for project sourcing and bidding, QuickBooks with an external CPA for payroll, and ReviewTube for reputation management. The company maintains OSHA-compliant safety standards and full workers compensation coverage.
The business operates from an accessible site using secure storage containers, with yard space for fleet staging and bulk purchasing.
Growth Opportunities
- Hire a dedicated commercial salesperson. The owner identifies this as the single largest opportunity.
- Launch digital lead generation for commercial PVC roofing and asbestos abatement.
- Scale environmental remediation, marketing abatement to insurance adjusters, restoration companies, and developers.
- Establish recurring roof preventative maintenance agreements for predictable revenue and first position on replacements.
Assets Included
- Approximately $140,000 in service vehicles, trailers, and specialized tools
- Approximately $10,000 in active roofing materials and supplies
- On-site storage containers and office equipment
- Trade name, commercial customer lists, and goodwill
- Duro-Last Authorized Partner status and vendor accounts
- All equipment owned free and clear
Serious inquiries only-Full CIM available upon request
The owner is open to staying involved with the business after the sale and would be happy to continue working in a mutually agreed-upon role. He enjoys the work and wants to remain active, but at this stage in his life, the day-to-day demands and responsibilities of owning and operating the business have become more than he wants to sustain long term.
Established 1993. Specialized commercial roofing contractor with 33 years of operating history, a 95% referral rate, and a tenured six-person crew averaging 8 to 15 years of service. Asking $495,000, including approximately $140,000 in vehicles and equipment and $10,000 in inventory.
Financial Summary
- $1,660,000 gross revenue (2023)
- $215,000 cash flow / SDE (2023)
- 90% commercial / 10% residential revenue mix
- 90% of work is warranty or insurance-related
- 95% of new business generated by referral
- $140,000 in vehicles, trailers, and equipment included
- $10,000 in inventory included
This is a specialized commercial roofing business, not a general contractor. Roughly 90% of revenue comes from commercial projects focused on high-performance PVC roof systems, and approximately 90% of total work is warranty or insurance-related. That mix produces non-discretionary, recurring demand from facility managers and commercial property owners rather than the volatility of residential remodeling.
Why This Business Wins
- 33-year operating history under continuous ownership
- 95% referral rate with minimal advertising spend
- Duro-Last Authorized Partner with cooperative marketing support
- Specialized asbestos abatement capability, a high-barrier service niche
- Six-person crew with 8 to 15 years of tenure
- Low-overhead facility model using secure storage containers
- Owner will stay through transition or more
A Defensible Technical Niche
The company is a recognized specialist in PVC roof systems using Duro-Last materials, a solution few local competitors are certified to install. The team also holds specialized asbestos abatement capability with the corresponding workers compensation classification, creating a genuine barrier to entry.
Operations
Senior crew members manage installations in the field. The owner's role is bidding, job oversight, and client relationships, and that role transfers to the new owner. Most of the team has been with the company 8 to 15 years and knows the systems, clients, and installation standards.
Operations run on PlanHub and Construct Connect for project sourcing and bidding, QuickBooks with an external CPA for payroll, and ReviewTube for reputation management. The company maintains OSHA-compliant safety standards and full workers compensation coverage.
The business operates from an accessible site using secure storage containers, with yard space for fleet staging and bulk purchasing.
Growth Opportunities
- Hire a dedicated commercial salesperson. The owner identifies this as the single largest opportunity.
- Launch digital lead generation for commercial PVC roofing and asbestos abatement.
- Scale environmental remediation, marketing abatement to insurance adjusters, restoration companies, and developers.
- Establish recurring roof preventative maintenance agreements for predictable revenue and first position on replacements.
Assets Included
- Approximately $140,000 in service vehicles, trailers, and specialized tools
- Approximately $10,000 in active roofing materials and supplies
- On-site storage containers and office equipment
- Trade name, commercial customer lists, and goodwill
- Duro-Last Authorized Partner status and vendor accounts
- All equipment owned free and clear
Serious inquiries only-Full CIM available upon request
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 33
- Employees
- 6 Full-time
Six-person team with tenures of 8 to 15 years, including job superintendent, job - Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from an accessible site in Central New York, well positioned for crews servicing commercial projects across the region. The property is owned by the seller and is not included in the sale; the seller will negotiate a lease with the buyer.
The company runs a deliberately low-overhead facility model. Rather than carrying an expensive warehouse lease, equipment, tools, and inventory are stored in secure on-site storage containers, with yard space for fleet staging and bulk material purchasing. Fixed overhead stays well below industry averages.
Assets included in the sale:
- Approximately $140,000 in service vehicles, trailers, and specialized commercial roofing tools
- Approximately $10,000 in active roofing materials and supplies
- On-site storage containers, office equipment, and computers
- Trade name, commercial customer lists, and goodwill
- Duro-Last Authorized Partner status and vendor accounts
All equipment is owned free and clear. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The company is positioned in the commercial roofing market across Central New York and the Southern Tier, a sector driven by facility maintenance, upgrades, and insurance-mandated repairs rather than discretionary spending.
Approximately 90% of revenue comes from commercial projects and roughly 90% of total work is warranty or insurance-related, producing a consistent pipeline of essential repair work that property owners cannot defer. Clients are commercial property owners, facility managers, and business operators, a base that offers higher contract values and repeat business across multiple properties compared with residential work.
Direct competition is limited. Few local contractors are certified to install Duro-Last PVC roof systems, and fewer still hold asbestos abatement capability with the corresponding workers compensation classification. That technical specialization, combined with 33 years of reputation and a 95% referral rate, creates a real barrier to entry. - Opportunities for Growth
- The business has grown almost entirely on reputation and referral, with no dedicated sales effort. Several levers remain untouched:
- Hire a dedicated commercial salesperson. The owner identifies this as the single largest opportunity, targeting corporate accounts, facility managers, and large property owners to shift from passive referrals to active business development.
- Launch digital lead generation. Targeted SEO and paid search around commercial PVC roofing and asbestos abatement would capture high-intent leads currently going to competitors with stronger digital presence.
- Scale environmental remediation. Asbestos abatement is high-margin and less competitive, and can be marketed directly to insurance adjusters, restoration companies, and commercial developers.
- Establish recurring maintenance agreements. Commercial roofs require regular inspection to maintain warranties, creating predictable recurring revenue and first position on eventual replacements.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement. Owner is retiring after 30+ years in business.
- Transition Support
- The owner is retiring and has committed to an extended transition, staying on for as long as needed rather than the typical few weeks. The goal is to transfer more than 30 years of operational knowledge, particularly commercial client relationships and job management.
Training is tailored to the buyer's experience level and covers job management and crew coordination, bidding and estimating, client relations and commercial contract development, technical oversight of PVC roof system installations and warranty work, and the operational software stack including PlanHub, Construct Connect, QuickBooks, and ReviewTube.
A buyer with construction experience can expect a rapid handover. For those newer to the industry, the extended support period allows a safe learning curve. Terms of the training period are negotiable.
The owner is also open to staying involved after the sale in a mutually agreed role, and 20% seller financing is available to a qualified buyer. - Financing Options
- 20% seller financing available to a qualified buyer. Real estate is not included in t
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