Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, long-standing commercial landscaping and snow management company serving the Cleveland Metro Area. With over five decades of brand equity, extremely sticky recurring commercial contracts, and a winter operation that has effectively cornered its local market, this business represents a cash-flowing powerhouse with year-round revenue.

Business Overview

Founded in 1973, this independently owned landscaping and snow/ice management company has become one of the most respected and recognizable names in the region. Known for reliability, comprehensive service capabilities, and exceptionally skilled crews (averaging 15 years of tenure), the company has secured strong market positioning – especially in winter operations, where it maintains deep saturation and unmatched response times.

Approximately 90% of revenue comes from commercial clients with multi-year renewals, making the business highly predictable and stable. The company provides a full suite of services: landscape maintenance, design/build, irrigation, pavers, patios, concrete, cultured stone, CAD design services, and heavy-duty snow/ice management. Almost all equipment is owned outright.

Key Financial Highlights

- Average Revenue: $1.38M, with consistent performance and stable year-over-year growth.

- Cash Flow/SDE: $368K

- Profit Margin: ~23%

- Recurring Revenue Engine: ~90% commercial contracts with two-year renewals and ~36 snow routes driving reliable year-round cash flow.

- Property Value: $600K (included in sale price)

Operational Details

Operations run from a well-equipped commercial yard with offices, a mechanic shop, equipment storage, and material space, all positioned near major routes for efficient dispatching. The site offers ample parking for trucks, trailers, skid steers, and includes dedicated salt/sand storage for winter operations.

Daily workflow is handled by long-tenured, highly skilled crews experienced in maintenance, hardscaping, irrigation, and snow services. With strong in-house capabilities and established systems for routing, scheduling, equipment upkeep, and client communication, the business runs smoothly and is easy for a new owner to assume.

Reason for Sale

Owner is preparing for retirement and is seeking the right buyer to continue the company’s legacy.

Growth Opportunities

- Expand residential services (currently only ~10% of the business)

- Add asphalt, fencing, drainage, and lighting divisions to increase cross-sell revenue

- Acquire smaller competitors who lack the equipment and winter capabilities

- Grow design/build further using existing CAD and in-house hardscape expertise

- Leverage brand equity for regional expansion beyond current tight service area

Ideal Buyer Profile

This opportunity is perfect for an entrepreneur, an investor growing a service-based portfolio, or an experienced landscaping/snow operator looking to scale with a dominant, cash-flowing, recession-resistant business. The ideal buyer wants a profitable, stable operation that can keep their family wealthy for decades through recurring commercial work and winter revenue.

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