Award-Winning Landscape Design-Build Firm
Business Description
### Business Overview
This award-winning landscape design-build firm presents a compelling acquisition opportunity with over 35 years of established brand equity in the affluent North Metro Atlanta market. Founded in 1991, the company has built an exceptional reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and reliable service to premium residential clients.
Featured on HGTV's Groundbreakers program, this business has achieved national recognition that few competitors can match. The company specializes in comprehensive outdoor living solutions—from initial design concept through final installation—serving homeowners with properties valued from $500,000 to $2 million+.
The business demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025 with Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) increasing 160% year-over-year from $104,000 to $270,000. Gross profit margins expanded to 49.3%, reflecting improved operational efficiency and strong market demand for premium landscape services.
### Services Offered
**Design Services:**
- Complete landscape design from concept to detailed plans
- 3D renderings and visualization for client presentations
- Site analysis and drainage assessment
- Plant selection and placement planning
**Hardscape Installation:**
- Paver and natural stone patios
- Retaining walls (stacked stone, modular block, boulder)
- Outdoor kitchens and cooking areas
- Walkways and driveways
- Pool decking and coping
**Outdoor Living Structures:**
- Custom pergolas and arbors
- Gazebos and pavilions
- Cabanas and pool houses
- Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits
- Custom decks and fencing
**Specialty Services:**
- Water features (fountains, ponds, waterfalls)
- Landscape lighting (LED, path lights, accent lighting)
- Irrigation system design and installation
- Drainage solutions
- Synthetic turf installation
**Customer Financing:**
- Ability to offer customer financing up to $200,000
- Expands market reach to higher-value projects
- Competitive advantage over smaller competitors
### Market & Location
The business serves the affluent North Metro Atlanta suburbs, one of the fastest-growing and most prosperous regions in the Southeast. Primary service territory includes:
- **Cobb County:** Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Vinings
- **Fulton County:** Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Buckhead
- **Cherokee County:** Woodstock, Canton
This market features a high concentration of households with $150,000+ annual income, strong demand for outdoor living improvements, and year-round landscaping season due to Georgia's mild climate.
### Competitive Advantages
1. **HGTV National Recognition** - Featured on Groundbreakers program, providing credibility that competitors cannot replicate
2. **35+ Years of Brand Equity** - Established in 1991 with deep roots in the community and multi-generational customer relationships
3. **Award-Winning Quality** - Multiple industry recognitions including:
- Best of Houzz Design Award 2020
- Best Hardscape Design/Build 2021, 2022, 2024
- Best Landscape Contractor Marietta 2018-2024
- Best in Show - Atlanta Garden & Patio Show
- Angie's List Excellence Service Award
This award-winning landscape design-build firm presents a compelling acquisition opportunity with over 35 years of established brand equity in the affluent North Metro Atlanta market. Founded in 1991, the company has built an exceptional reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and reliable service to premium residential clients.
Featured on HGTV's Groundbreakers program, this business has achieved national recognition that few competitors can match. The company specializes in comprehensive outdoor living solutions—from initial design concept through final installation—serving homeowners with properties valued from $500,000 to $2 million+.
The business demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025 with Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) increasing 160% year-over-year from $104,000 to $270,000. Gross profit margins expanded to 49.3%, reflecting improved operational efficiency and strong market demand for premium landscape services.
### Services Offered
**Design Services:**
- Complete landscape design from concept to detailed plans
- 3D renderings and visualization for client presentations
- Site analysis and drainage assessment
- Plant selection and placement planning
**Hardscape Installation:**
- Paver and natural stone patios
- Retaining walls (stacked stone, modular block, boulder)
- Outdoor kitchens and cooking areas
- Walkways and driveways
- Pool decking and coping
**Outdoor Living Structures:**
- Custom pergolas and arbors
- Gazebos and pavilions
- Cabanas and pool houses
- Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits
- Custom decks and fencing
**Specialty Services:**
- Water features (fountains, ponds, waterfalls)
- Landscape lighting (LED, path lights, accent lighting)
- Irrigation system design and installation
- Drainage solutions
- Synthetic turf installation
**Customer Financing:**
- Ability to offer customer financing up to $200,000
- Expands market reach to higher-value projects
- Competitive advantage over smaller competitors
### Market & Location
The business serves the affluent North Metro Atlanta suburbs, one of the fastest-growing and most prosperous regions in the Southeast. Primary service territory includes:
- **Cobb County:** Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Vinings
- **Fulton County:** Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Buckhead
- **Cherokee County:** Woodstock, Canton
This market features a high concentration of households with $150,000+ annual income, strong demand for outdoor living improvements, and year-round landscaping season due to Georgia's mild climate.
### Competitive Advantages
1. **HGTV National Recognition** - Featured on Groundbreakers program, providing credibility that competitors cannot replicate
2. **35+ Years of Brand Equity** - Established in 1991 with deep roots in the community and multi-generational customer relationships
3. **Award-Winning Quality** - Multiple industry recognitions including:
- Best of Houzz Design Award 2020
- Best Hardscape Design/Build 2021, 2022, 2024
- Best Landscape Contractor Marietta 2018-2024
- Best in Show - Atlanta Garden & Patio Show
- Angie's List Excellence Service Award
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 35
- Employees
- 3 Contractors
- Facilities & Assets
- o Physical Facility - The business operates as a mobile operation without a dedicated commercial facility or office lease. This is actually a benefit:
No facility lease expense to transfer or negotiate
Lower overhead costs
Flexibility in operations
Equipment stored at owner's property or job sites - Website
- https://celandscape.com/
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Owner is willing to train and stay on for 30 to 45 days
Listing Info
- ID
- 2465302
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