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40 Year Successful Landscaping Business with Commercial Contracts
Business Description
From Vision to Legacy: A Four-Decade Landscaping Success Story
In 1984, an entrepreneurial vision took root in the landscaping industry. What began as a single person's dream to transform outdoor spaces has flourished into a comprehensive landscaping enterprise that has shaped communities and built lasting relationships for forty years.
The founder's commitment to excellence became the cornerstone of a business that would weather economic storms, adapt to changing markets, and consistently deliver exceptional results. Through the late 1980s and 1990s, the company expanded beyond basic lawn care, developing expertise in landscape design, hardscaping construction, and irrigation systems. Each project became a stepping stone, building both reputation and capability.
A pivotal moment came with the strategic decision to diversify revenue streams. The business evolved into three distinct channels: serving residential customers who trusted them with their homes, building relationships with commercial property managers and homeowners' associations, and establishing wholesale partnerships with industry retailers. This diversification proved prescient, providing stability through economic fluctuations and positioning the company as a market leader.
Today, commercial contracts represent half the client portfolio, testament to the trust built over decades. Long-term maintenance agreements provide predictable revenue while exceptional client retention rates reflect the company's unwavering commitment to service excellence. The experienced management team and dedicated staff have become the backbone of operations, ensuring every client relationship receives personalized attention.
The business has touched countless properties, transformed outdoor spaces, and created environments where families gather and businesses thrive. From small residential gardens to large commercial landscapes, each project represents a chapter in the company's story of growth and community impact.
Now, after four decades of success, this established enterprise seeks its next chapter. The current owner has built more than a business - they've created a legacy of excellence, reliability, and community partnership. With multiple revenue streams, established contracts, and a proven track record, this turnkey operation represents an extraordinary opportunity for the right buyer to continue this meaningful story.
The foundation is solid, the relationships are strong, and the potential for continued growth remains boundless. This is more than an acquisition - it's an invitation to carry forward a legacy while writing your own chapter in this remarkable success story.
In 1984, an entrepreneurial vision took root in the landscaping industry. What began as a single person's dream to transform outdoor spaces has flourished into a comprehensive landscaping enterprise that has shaped communities and built lasting relationships for forty years.
The founder's commitment to excellence became the cornerstone of a business that would weather economic storms, adapt to changing markets, and consistently deliver exceptional results. Through the late 1980s and 1990s, the company expanded beyond basic lawn care, developing expertise in landscape design, hardscaping construction, and irrigation systems. Each project became a stepping stone, building both reputation and capability.
A pivotal moment came with the strategic decision to diversify revenue streams. The business evolved into three distinct channels: serving residential customers who trusted them with their homes, building relationships with commercial property managers and homeowners' associations, and establishing wholesale partnerships with industry retailers. This diversification proved prescient, providing stability through economic fluctuations and positioning the company as a market leader.
Today, commercial contracts represent half the client portfolio, testament to the trust built over decades. Long-term maintenance agreements provide predictable revenue while exceptional client retention rates reflect the company's unwavering commitment to service excellence. The experienced management team and dedicated staff have become the backbone of operations, ensuring every client relationship receives personalized attention.
The business has touched countless properties, transformed outdoor spaces, and created environments where families gather and businesses thrive. From small residential gardens to large commercial landscapes, each project represents a chapter in the company's story of growth and community impact.
Now, after four decades of success, this established enterprise seeks its next chapter. The current owner has built more than a business - they've created a legacy of excellence, reliability, and community partnership. With multiple revenue streams, established contracts, and a proven track record, this turnkey operation represents an extraordinary opportunity for the right buyer to continue this meaningful story.
The foundation is solid, the relationships are strong, and the potential for continued growth remains boundless. This is more than an acquisition - it's an invitation to carry forward a legacy while writing your own chapter in this remarkable success story.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 40
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- Business location is perfect as it is near major thouroughfares.
All equipment, real estate, fixtures, supplies, and inventory up to $100,000 is included in the price. Vendor owned inventory not included.
Real estate includes a refurbished 1500 sq. ft home. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Good industry growth at 6.0% over the past few years.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Additional commercial contracts can be obtained. Snow removal revenue is not a current focus and there are opportunities to greatly increase that portion of the business
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 6,200
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Seller moving to TN to spend time with family and wants to close in time to allo
- Transition Support
- Seller willing to train buyer as needed. Support includes marketing, accounting, customer introductions, and basic agronomy.
- Financing Options
- Seller willing to carry a small portion of the note for the right buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2419134
- Listing Views
- 46
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