Yard Maintenance Business-Owner Retiring 42 Years
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ESTABLISHED YARD MAINTENANCE BUSINESS - OWNER RETIRING AFTER 42 YEARS
This highly profitable landscaping and yard maintenance business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established operation in New Castle County, Delaware. Founded in 1987, this business has built an impressive track record over four decades of continuous operation, generating $450,000 in annual revenue with strong cash flow of $231,000.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The company specializes in comprehensive yard maintenance services with a proven business model that has weathered multiple economic cycles. Operating primarily as a 9-month seasonal business with optional winter services, the operation maintains consistent profitability through efficient service delivery and strong customer relationships.
KEY STRENGTHS:
- Exceptional profitability with 51% cash flow margin
- Loyal, well-established customer base built over 42 years
- Strong referral network driving organic growth
- Experienced staff available to assist with transition
- Seasonal operation allowing for work-life balance
- Licensed for chemical applications when needed
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
The business presents significant expansion potential through additional service offerings including hardscaping, tree services, and landscape design. The existing chemical application license provides opportunity to expand into lawn treatment services. The established customer base and reputation create a strong foundation for service diversification.
TRANSITION SUPPORT:
The retiring owner is committed to ensuring a smooth transition, offering comprehensive transitional services as necessary. With staff available to aid in the changeover and decades of operational knowledge to transfer, buyers can expect strong support during the ownership transition.
This turnkey operation offers an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking to acquire a profitable, established business with growth potential in the thriving landscaping industry.
This highly profitable landscaping and yard maintenance business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established operation in New Castle County, Delaware. Founded in 1987, this business has built an impressive track record over four decades of continuous operation, generating $450,000 in annual revenue with strong cash flow of $231,000.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The company specializes in comprehensive yard maintenance services with a proven business model that has weathered multiple economic cycles. Operating primarily as a 9-month seasonal business with optional winter services, the operation maintains consistent profitability through efficient service delivery and strong customer relationships.
KEY STRENGTHS:
- Exceptional profitability with 51% cash flow margin
- Loyal, well-established customer base built over 42 years
- Strong referral network driving organic growth
- Experienced staff available to assist with transition
- Seasonal operation allowing for work-life balance
- Licensed for chemical applications when needed
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
The business presents significant expansion potential through additional service offerings including hardscaping, tree services, and landscape design. The existing chemical application license provides opportunity to expand into lawn treatment services. The established customer base and reputation create a strong foundation for service diversification.
TRANSITION SUPPORT:
The retiring owner is committed to ensuring a smooth transition, offering comprehensive transitional services as necessary. With staff available to aid in the changeover and decades of operational knowledge to transfer, buyers can expect strong support during the ownership transition.
This turnkey operation offers an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking to acquire a profitable, established business with growth potential in the thriving landscaping industry.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 39
- Facilities & Assets
- Lawn Cutting-Property Maintenance Business with approximately 250 accounts weekly service accounts. Additional accounts call in for service as needed. We will sell in its entirety or in smaller blocks by zip code. The business is well established and serves southeast Pennsylvania and New Castle County Delaware. If you are interested in only a specific location or a specific number of accounts, please specify in your email response. The business is well established with a loyal client base.
Most properties are single family homes with property sizes varying from (0.25 to 1 acre). Serious inquires with adequate resources only, please. Trucks and equipment are additional. Warehouse rental space can be provided at an additional monthly fee. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Our customer base is well established.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Hardscaping /tree service and landscape design could be added services; We have also supplied some chemical applications over the years. While licensed we have only provided this service as a necessity.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring
- Transition Support
- We can provide all transitionary services as necessary.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2520879
- Listing Views
- 14
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