Semi-Absentee SoCal Commercial HVAC 30+ Years $350K+ SDE Scale-Ready
Business Description
80%+ Commercial, Quarterly PM, 3 FT + 1 PT Team, Lease till 2029
Acquire a rare, long-established SoCal commercial-focused HVAC service contractor with 30+ years of operating history, strong local reputation, and a built-in recurring service base. The business is primarily 80–90% commercial, supported by scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) cycles approximately every 3 months, which creates predictable workflow and repeat revenue without heavy marketing spend.
The current owner is semi-absentee, working half-days and primarily handling administrative oversight, and has intentionally cut smaller/low-priority accounts due to health and lifestyle goals. The owner did little to no advertising, did not expand to farther cities, and still maintained strong demand and recognition — making this an exceptional platform for a buyer who wants to add basic outreach and scale.
Importantly, the seller is committed to a smooth handoff and is willing to remain involved for up to five (5) months, a few hours per week, to introduce the buyer to key clients and help ensure a seamless transition of recurring maintenance accounts.
Key Highlights
• Asking Price: $1,100,000
• Revenue Mix: 80–90% commercial
• Recurring Base: scheduled quarterly PM cycles
• Owner Role: semi-absentee; admin/oversight only
• Transition Support: seller available for up to 5 months, a few hours/week, for client introductions + smooth handoff
• Team: 3 full-time technicians + 1 part-time; one tech holds a contractor license
• Fleet Included (paid off): 2 trucks + 1 van
• Tools/Equipment Included: all tools/equipment required for ongoing operations included in sale
• Lease: ~$3,200/month, in place through end of 2029
• Buyer Fit: industry experience recommended; C-20 HVAC license or C-38 refrigeration license preferred
Staffing & Operations
This is a turnkey service operation supported by an established technician team:
• 3 full-time techs + 1 part-time tech
• One team member holds a contractor license, supporting operational continuity
• Owner currently focuses on administrative functions, scheduling oversight, and general management — with limited day-to-day field involvement
The company’s workflows, service routines, and recurring PM cadence are already established, allowing a qualified buyer to step in and run operations efficiently.
Financial Notes (SDE / Cash Component)
The business has historically received some cash payments that were not reported on the tax return and are considered cash income by the seller:
• 2024: ~$34,000 cash
• 2025: ~$89,000 cash (owner estimate; tax return not yet finalized)
Note: Buyer and buyer’s lender should perform independent verification and diligence. For financing purposes, some lenders may exclude unreported cash income from underwriting unless well documented.
Buyer Requirements / Ideal Buyer Profile
• Best fit is an operator with HVAC industry experience
• C-20 HVAC contractor license or C-38 refrigeration license preferred (or a clear plan to operate compliantly)
• Proof of funds / financing capability required prior to release of sensitive information and detailed diligence materials
The current owner is semi-absentee, working half-days and primarily handling administrative oversight, and has intentionally cut smaller/low-priority accounts due to health and lifestyle goals. The owner did little to no advertising, did not expand to farther cities, and still maintained strong demand and recognition — making this an exceptional platform for a buyer who wants to add basic outreach and scale.
Importantly, the seller is committed to a smooth handoff and is willing to remain involved for up to five (5) months, a few hours per week, to introduce the buyer to key clients and help ensure a seamless transition of recurring maintenance accounts.
Key Highlights
• Asking Price: $1,100,000
• Revenue Mix: 80–90% commercial
• Recurring Base: scheduled quarterly PM cycles
• Owner Role: semi-absentee; admin/oversight only
• Transition Support: seller available for up to 5 months, a few hours/week, for client introductions + smooth handoff
• Team: 3 full-time technicians + 1 part-time; one tech holds a contractor license
• Fleet Included (paid off): 2 trucks + 1 van
• Tools/Equipment Included: all tools/equipment required for ongoing operations included in sale
• Lease: ~$3,200/month, in place through end of 2029
• Buyer Fit: industry experience recommended; C-20 HVAC license or C-38 refrigeration license preferred
Staffing & Operations
This is a turnkey service operation supported by an established technician team:
• 3 full-time techs + 1 part-time tech
• One team member holds a contractor license, supporting operational continuity
• Owner currently focuses on administrative functions, scheduling oversight, and general management — with limited day-to-day field involvement
The company’s workflows, service routines, and recurring PM cadence are already established, allowing a qualified buyer to step in and run operations efficiently.
Financial Notes (SDE / Cash Component)
The business has historically received some cash payments that were not reported on the tax return and are considered cash income by the seller:
• 2024: ~$34,000 cash
• 2025: ~$89,000 cash (owner estimate; tax return not yet finalized)
Note: Buyer and buyer’s lender should perform independent verification and diligence. For financing purposes, some lenders may exclude unreported cash income from underwriting unless well documented.
Buyer Requirements / Ideal Buyer Profile
• Best fit is an operator with HVAC industry experience
• C-20 HVAC contractor license or C-38 refrigeration license preferred (or a clear plan to operate compliantly)
• Proof of funds / financing capability required prior to release of sensitive information and detailed diligence materials
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 19
- Employees
- 4 (3 Full-time, 1 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- • Functional contractor footprint with workspace suitable for service operations, staging, and storage
• Lease ~$3,200/month through end of 2029
• All tools/equipment included
• 2 trucks + 1 van (paid off) included, enabling immediate continuity without fleet capex - Market Outlook / Competition
- The HVAC market is competitive, but this business differentiates with:
• Multi-decade local credibility and recognized service quality
• Recurring PM cadence supporting predictability and retention
• Established technician team and fleet included
• Meaningful upside due to minimal marketing and conservative footprint - Opportunities for Growth
- Strong fundamentals but run conservatively—upside is real and actionable: (1) Expand commercial outreach to property managers, HOAs, strip centers, office/medical and light industrial; convert more service calls into PM agreements and tighten renewals. (2) Add basic marketing the seller skipped: optimize Google profile/reviews/local SEO, run Local Services Ads, and use a simple CRM + follow-up cadence. (3) Rebuild residential selectively (tune-ups, replacements, maintenance plans). (4) Expand to adjacent cities and win multi-site commercial accounts.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,019
- Rent
- $3,200.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 12/31/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Seller will support a structured handoff, including:
• Up to 5 months of transition support
• A few hours per week for client introductions and relationship continuity
• Support focused on ensuring recurring PM accounts transfer smoothly
Note: Owner plans vacation in March, June, and October. Buyer diligence and transition planning should account for this schedule.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2474799
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