Established Landscaping Business for Sale
Business Description
This mature, profitable landscape company represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Florida's thriving landscaping market. Established in 1978, this premier full-service landscaping company has built nearly five decades of success serving affluent residential communities throughout Parrish, FL and surrounding Manatee and Sarasota counties.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
• Annual Revenue: $1,683,357
• EBITDA: $208,133 (12.4% margin)
• Equipment & Assets: $485,725
• Inventory: $45,000 (included)
• Consistent revenue growth with diversified income streams
CORE SERVICES & DIFFERENTIATORS:
Unlike typical maintenance-focused competitors, the Company offers comprehensive landscape solutions including custom design, drainage engineering, outdoor lighting, hardscaping, and specialized Florida-friendly plantings. The company's consultative approach emphasizes proper plant selection for local climate conditions and water-efficient landscaping solutions.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
• Nearly 50 years of established local reputation and expertise
• Strong customer retention through personalized service and responsive communication
• Diverse revenue streams from design/build projects, enhancements, and maintenance
• Proven marketing success through referrals and digital presence
• Specialized knowledge of Southwest Florida's unique environmental requirements
MARKET OPPORTUNITY:
The Southwest Florida landscaping market remains robust driven by continuous residential development, expanding HOA requirements, and year-round growing seasons. Market trends favor companies offering reliable service, irrigation expertise, and sustainable landscaping solutions.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
• Expand maintenance services and seasonal color programs
• Develop commercial and HOA client relationships
• Implement technology-driven service reporting
• Capitalize on sustainability trends and smart irrigation demand
• Scale operations into additional master-planned communities
The retiring owner has built a sustainable business model with strong fundamentals, making this an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking an established company with significant expansion potential in Florida's dynamic landscaping industry.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
• Annual Revenue: $1,683,357
• EBITDA: $208,133 (12.4% margin)
• Equipment & Assets: $485,725
• Inventory: $45,000 (included)
• Consistent revenue growth with diversified income streams
CORE SERVICES & DIFFERENTIATORS:
Unlike typical maintenance-focused competitors, the Company offers comprehensive landscape solutions including custom design, drainage engineering, outdoor lighting, hardscaping, and specialized Florida-friendly plantings. The company's consultative approach emphasizes proper plant selection for local climate conditions and water-efficient landscaping solutions.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
• Nearly 50 years of established local reputation and expertise
• Strong customer retention through personalized service and responsive communication
• Diverse revenue streams from design/build projects, enhancements, and maintenance
• Proven marketing success through referrals and digital presence
• Specialized knowledge of Southwest Florida's unique environmental requirements
MARKET OPPORTUNITY:
The Southwest Florida landscaping market remains robust driven by continuous residential development, expanding HOA requirements, and year-round growing seasons. Market trends favor companies offering reliable service, irrigation expertise, and sustainable landscaping solutions.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
• Expand maintenance services and seasonal color programs
• Develop commercial and HOA client relationships
• Implement technology-driven service reporting
• Capitalize on sustainability trends and smart irrigation demand
• Scale operations into additional master-planned communities
The retiring owner has built a sustainable business model with strong fundamentals, making this an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking an established company with significant expansion potential in Florida's dynamic landscaping industry.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 48
- Employees
- 58 (8 Full-time, 50 Contractors)
- Facilities & Assets
- The Company provides comprehensive facilities to support its operations and service delivery:
Office and Physical Presence: The Company maintains a local physical presence in Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and surrounding areas, reinforcing its community-based reputation and enabling direct engagement with customers.
Operational Capacity: Facilities are equipped to manage full-scale design/build landscaping projects, including integrated hardscape installations, plantings, irrigation systems, and outdoor living features.
Longevity and Credibility: The Company's longstanding operations since 1978 are supported by established infrastructure, allowing for seamless execution of multi-phase projects and maintaining customer satisfaction.
Facilites are optimized for delivering high-quality landscape solutions, supporting customer engagement, and sustaining its reputation as a trusted local provider. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Market conditions for landscapers in Manatee County remain strong due to continued residential growth, HOA expansion, and year-round demand for landscape maintenance in Southwest Florida. However, landscaping companies are also facing increasing pressure from labor shortages, rising wage expectations, higher material costs, and growing water-management requirements. The market is becoming more competitive, favoring contractors that can provide reliable service, strong communication, irrigation expertise, and scalable maintenance operations for master-planned communities and commercial properties. Sustainability trends, including drought-tolerant landscaping and smart irrigation systems, are also creating new opportunities for forward-thinking landscape providers.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The Company has significant growth opportunities through expanding enhanced maintenance services, seasonal color programs, and proactive property improvement planning for HOA and commercial clients. As communities increasingly prioritize curb appeal, water efficiency, and long-term asset preservation, a buyer can strengthen its market position by offering more consultative landscaping solutions, technology-driven reporting, and bundled maintenance programs that improve both aesthetics and operational efficiency. Continued focus on customer communication, responsiveness, and scalable service processes could also support expansion into additional master-planned communities and commercial properties throughout the region.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner Retiring
- Transition Support
- Will offer any support and training the buyer needs to jumpstart the aquisition.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2501058
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