5-Star Tree Care Company in Prime Sacramento Market — $460k EBITDA

Asking Price$2,200,000

Cash Flow

EBITDA$460,000

Gross Revenue$1,900,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$540,000
Included in asking price
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5-Star Tree Care Company in Prime Sacramento Market — $460k EBITDA


Asking Price$2,200,000

Cash Flow

EBITDA$460,000

Gross Revenue$1,900,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$540,000
Included in asking price

Seller Financing Available
Business Description
Established, Profitable Full-Service Tree Care Company – Sacramento County, CA

This well-established tree care company has spent years building a reputation as one of the most trusted names in its service area, and the numbers back it up. With a flawless 5.0 Google rating built on hundreds of verified reviews, the business enjoys a steady stream of repeat clients and word-of-mouth referrals that keep acquisition costs low and margins strong.

Financial Snapshot
2025 revenue of approximately $1.7 million produced roughly $396,000 in EBITDA and approximately $538,000 in normalized seller's discretionary earnings. Current-year performance is tracking meaningfully ahead of these trailing figures, reflecting continued momentum rather than a business that has plateaued. Full financial detail, including monthly trends and the current-year trajectory, is available to qualified buyers after an introductory call and execution of a confidentiality agreement.

Diversified, Recurring Revenue
Unlike many tree care operators that lean on storm and emergency response for a large share of annual revenue, this business is built on steady, scheduled demand. In the past year, 0% of revenue came from storm work, meaning income is driven by planned removals, routine pruning and trimming, and ongoing maintenance relationships rather than unpredictable weather events. Services span:

Tree removal for residential and commercial clients
Routine and specialty pruning and canopy care
Stump grinding, performed through established subcontractor relationships
Crane-assisted removals for large or complex jobs, supported through a rental-based model rather than owned crane equipment

This mix gives a buyer multiple, complementary paths to revenue and reduces reliance on any single service line or seasonal spike.

Team and Operations
The business is supported by a capable, experienced team, including an ISA-certified arborist who leads estimating and technical assessments, an office manager overseeing scheduling and client communication, a crew lead managing field operations, and a mix of employees and long-standing subcontractor partners for climbing and stump grinding work. This structure allows the business to flex capacity up or down without carrying excess fixed labor costs, while maintaining the technical credibility that supports premium pricing and client trust.

Reputation as a Competitive Moat
Reputation is this company's strongest asset. A near-perfect review profile and a loyal base of repeat residential and commercial customers mean the business converts new inquiries at a high rate and spends comparatively little on paid marketing. For a buyer, this represents a durable, hard-to-replicate advantage that would take years for a new entrant to build from scratch.

Growth Opportunity
The current owner has built a stable, well-run operation, but there is clear runway for a new operator to accelerate growth: expanding commercial and HOA maintenance contracts, formalizing digital marketing and lead generation, adding staff or equipment to capture more short-lead-time work, and building out crane-assisted capacity to reduce reliance on rental arrangements.

Why This Business
For a buyer seeking a profitable, reputation-driven service business with genuine diversification and low weather-related revenue risk, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an established operation with strong current-year momentum, a loyal client base, and a clear path to scale. The business is located in Sacramento County, California, and is being offered confidentially.
About the Business
Years in Operation
6
Employees
13 (8 Full-time, 1 Part-time, 4 Contractors)
Market Outlook / Competition
This full-service tree care company operates in a stable, high-demand market in Northern California, serving both residential and commercial clients across a well-established territory. Demand is steady and scheduled year-round rather than dependent on storm events, providing predictable, recurring revenue. The company has built a strong reputation and loyal client base over its years in business, supported by a broad range of services including tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding. While the tree care industry is fragmented with many small operators, this company differentiates itself through its scale, experienced crew, certified arborist-led estimating, and long-standing customer relationships.
Opportunities for Growth
There is significant runway for a new owner to grow the business, including expanding the service area, adding crews to increase capacity, and pursuing commercial and municipal contracts. Additional opportunities include broadening marketing efforts (the business has historically grown primarily through reputation and referrals), building out a more formalized sales process, and expanding ancillary services. Revenue has shown strong upward momentum, with current-year performance tracking meaningfully ahead of prior years — a motivated buyer has a real opportunity to build on that trajectory.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Leased
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Pursue AI tech business
Transition Support
The current owner is committed to a smooth transition and will provide comprehensive training and support to ensure continued success. This includes hands-on guidance on estimating, crew scheduling, client relationships, and day-to-day operations. The business benefits from an experienced, tenured team — including an ISA-certified arborist handling estimating — who will remain in place through the transition, providing valuable continuity for a new owner. Seller is flexible on the length and structure of a training period and open to discussing a consulting arrangement post-close to support long-term success.
Financing Options
Seller financing not preferable but negotiable
Listing Info
ID
2547986
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