Established 22-year mold inspection and remediation business serving the affluent submarkets of West Los Angeles. Lean owner-operator model with no real estate, no debt, and zero historical paid advertising spend — virtually all revenue is inbound referral.



Asking $179,000, with seller financing and a full owner-led training and transition. Priced at approximately 1.9x documented 2025 SDE and structured to qualify for SBA 7(a) financing.



Why This Business




22-year operating history with a consistent, self-sustaining referral pipeline
70–75% of revenue is inbound referral — no paid customer acquisition
Peak-year (2024) Adjusted SDE of ~$130K demonstrates real earnings power
2026 opened strong (record January–February) with a ~$40K remediation job under contract
Affluent service area with low price sensitivity for environmental health services
Clean operating history — no material litigation in 22 years
Lean cost structure with strong SDE margins


Financial Snapshot




Annual Revenue: ~$176K–$224K range (3-year)
Adjusted SDE: ~$82K–$130K range (3-year); 2025 documented SDE $95,632
Asking: $179,000 (~1.9x 2025 SDE)
No real estate, no debt


Service Lines




Mold Remediation (~60% of revenue): ~40% of inspections convert; average job ~$3,900; range ~$1,200 to $30,000+
Mold Inspection & Testing (~40% of revenue): standard inspection includes initial samples; additional samples billed per unit; ~120+ inspections annually


Customer Mix




Homeowners (direct + agent referral): ~40%
Property managers / rental operators: ~35%
General contractors: ~15%
Insurance-adjusted remediation: ~10%


Deal Structure (Indicative)




Purchase Price: $179,000
Buyer Cash Down: ~10%
SBA 7(a) Loan: ~80%
Seller Carry: ~10% (terms negotiable), on standby — supports SBA approval and buyer Year 1 cash flow


Transition & Training




Structured transition with hands-on training, tapering to part-time and on-call support
Personal introductions to top referral partners during transition
Trusted day-rate remediation crew expected to remain post-sale
Required certifications obtainable in 4–8 weeks; seller will support the buyer through licensing


Growth Opportunities




Hire a second inspector to unlock capacity (owner is the current bottleneck)
Activate digital marketing — zero historical spend on paid search, SEO, or LSAs
Convert top property-management accounts to annual inspection retainers
Establish insurance-carrier preferred-vendor relationships
Add adjacent service lines (indoor air quality, VOC testing, post-construction IAQ)


Ideal Buyer




A licensed contractor, inspector, or restoration operator adding a mold service line
A regional restoration or environmental-services company seeking a West LA presence
A first-time SBA buyer with a construction, restoration, or home-services background
A property-management or real estate-services operator integrating a vertical capability


Confidentiality: Detailed financials, customer information, and seller identity are available to qualified buyers under a signed NDA.