Construction & Trades Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 114 construction & trades businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $2.1M. Commercial and residential construction

Active Listings
114
Median Asking Price
$999K
Median SDE
$370K
Median Multiple
2.8x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$2.1M
Average SDE
$586K
Listed in Last 30 Days
52
Added This Week
5

Median figures are computed over the 98 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 114 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Construction & Trades Businesses for Sale in California

Showing 49–72 of 98

Jun 12

Painting Contractor for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$250KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$157K
Multiple:1.6x
Why Buy

A residential and commercial painting contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area generating approximately $156,655 in annual cash flow with an existing crew in place handling field operations while the owner manages estimating and quality control. The business derives consistent work from referrals and repeat clients, reducing marketing overhead and supporting stable scheduling. Buyers with contractor or trade management backgrounds will find a scalable platform with strong margins and an established labor force.

Jun 12

Glass & Glazing Company for Sale in California

CA
$300KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$288K
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

A glass and glazing company in California with approximately $287,580 in annual cash flow, operating since 1985 with approximately 80% of revenue from recurring apartment complex and property management relationships. The business specializes in window and frame replacements, custom glass work, and repairs with low overhead and streamlined processes built over decades of operation. A buyer stepping in ahead of the retiring owner inherits an extremely profitable, relationship-driven service business with deeply embedded recurring commercial accounts.

Retirement SaleCustomer ConcentrationSticky Customers
Jun 12

Flooring Retail & Installation for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$239KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$145K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This full-service flooring business in Northern California combines a freestanding retail showroom, comprehensive product inventory, and professional installation capabilities backed by membership in a major North American flooring co-op. The co-op affiliation provides significant buying power that allows the business to compete on price while maintaining healthy margins. A satisfaction guarantee program and virtual design tools differentiate the offering and support repeat and referral-driven revenue.

Jun 10

Tile And Stone Fabrication for Sale in California

CA
$1.4MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:8.1x
Why Buy

This California tile and stone fabrication and installation company has operated for nearly four decades, serving both residential and commercial contractors across new construction, remodels, kitchens, bathrooms, and exterior applications. The company holds its own general contractor license and performs in-house stone fabrication alongside full installation services, giving it a competitive advantage over trade-only competitors. Long-standing client relationships and a founder-led reputation provide a stable transition platform for a new owner.

Retirement Sale
Apr 18

Commercial Shade Structure Contractor for Sale in California

CA
$683KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$207K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This California-focused specialty contractor designs, engineers, and installs custom tension fabric shade structures for corporations, government agencies, schools, and general contractors across a wide range of outdoor applications. The business operates on a home-based model with more than two decades of operational history, serving a diversified client base and generating reliable margins on each custom project. Its combination of proprietary design expertise and an established contractor reputation provides a durable competitive position in the commercial outdoor solutions market.

Key Person RiskRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Fire Protection Services Company for Sale in California

CA
$1.6MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$500K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This Southern California fire protection company generates $500,000 in SDE from a top-rated operation with strong recurring service contracts across inspection, installation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems. Fire protection services benefit from mandatory regulatory compliance requirements that create non-discretionary, recurring demand largely immune to economic cycles. The asset-backed model with established client relationships provides a durable cash flow foundation for an acquirer.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Jun 10

Specialty Contracting Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$749KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$319K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This Southern California specialty contractor focuses on laboratory furniture and technical equipment installation across a diverse client base including schools, medical offices, correctional facilities, and industrial sites. The company operates under a unique specialty contractor's license that creates a meaningful barrier to entry, and long-standing relationships with public and private sector clients generate recurring project demand. With strong margins and a turnkey operation, the business offers a clear path to geographic expansion.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersKey Person RiskRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Design Build General Contractor for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$4.0MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$119K
Multiple:33.6x
Why Buy

A design-build general contractor based in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in high-end residential remodels, ADUs, additions, and full-home transformations with a strong brand reputation and consistent year-over-year revenue growth. The business carries an A+ industry rating, has an established internal team, and benefits from streamlined lead generation in one of the country's most active home renovation markets. The asking price of $4M reflects significant goodwill and brand value in a high-demand metro where renovation project volume is structurally elevated.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
Jun 10

Residential Commercial Construction Firm for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.7MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$607K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

Operating in the competitive San Francisco Bay Area market, this construction and remodeling company has built a strong reputation across both residential and commercial segments. The business employs an experienced crew delivering high-quality projects and has demonstrated effective cost management that translates to above-average returns. A General Contractor B-license is required for ownership.

Growth Trajectory
May 10

Commercial Millwork & Cabinetry for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.1MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$371K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

Based in the Los Angeles metro area, this commercial cabinetry and millwork manufacturer has over four decades of operating history with a deep project pipeline serving the commercial construction sector. The business operates as a natural add-on for an existing construction or cabinet industry operator, and the seller is willing to support licensing continuity during the transition period. Long tenure in the market has produced durable contractor relationships and a reputation that generates repeat and referral work.

Sticky CustomersRecurring RevenueKey Person RiskRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Residential Design Build Firm for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.7MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$591K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

A Bay Area residential design-build firm has cultivated a premium brand among high-net-worth homeowners, delivering whole-home remodels, kitchen and bath renovations, and additions at gross margins of 35–40% on annual revenues between $2.5M and $3.5M. Over half of revenue originates from repeat clients and referrals, demonstrating exceptional customer satisfaction and reducing customer acquisition costs. A proprietary design-to-build conversion process yielding 80–90% close rates systematizes revenue generation and makes performance replicable under new ownership.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersManager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 1

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$650KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$381K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This Southern California design-build remodeling firm specializes in high-end kitchen and bathroom renovations for affluent residential clients across the region. A roughly 5,000-square-foot showroom serves as a client consultation and branding anchor, differentiating the company from competitors without physical retail presence. With strong SDE relative to asking price, the business offers an attractive margin profile for buyers in the construction trades space.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 1

Concrete Cutting Contractor for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$550KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$227K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This licensed Southern California concrete cutting contractor has served commercial, residential, and municipal clients for nearly three decades, performing trenching, slab sawing, and wall cutting across a diverse range of project types. Long-standing client relationships with repeat commercial and government accounts provide a stable base of inbound work that reduces reliance on new customer acquisition. The established reputation and technical expertise represent a significant competitive advantage in a market where quality and reliability command premium pricing.

Key Person RiskSticky Customers
Jun 10

Telecommunications And Security Contractor for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$750KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$249K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This Southern California technology services firm has spent nearly two decades building a diversified revenue base across data cabling, fiber infrastructure, video surveillance, and access control — all delivered as turnkey solutions for commercial clients. The customer list spans multiple industries, reducing concentration risk, and the business has strong industry relationships and a reputation for quality execution. Expansion into security integration is currently constrained by capacity, presenting a clear growth lever for a new owner.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
May 8

Fence Installation Service Company for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$1.2MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$480K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This Southern California fencing installation and service contractor has served the region for over four decades, generating approximately $2.14M in revenue across a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and repair work with no meaningful customer concentration. An experienced seasonal field crew, active contractor's license, and included work trucks and equipment provide a turnkey transition for a qualified buyer. The business's geographic market continues to benefit from strong construction and property improvement demand.

Manager in PlaceSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Gutter Installation Company for Sale in California

CA
$1.1MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$306K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This California-based gutter installation and building services company generates approximately $950,000 in annual revenue with a 32% SDE margin, operating under an absentee owner model with documented systems and trained staff. The business includes $300,000 in inventory within the purchase price and runs on Housecall Pro for streamlined operations management. A 4,000 square foot facility with a modest monthly lease, combined with year-round service demand, makes this a turnkey opportunity for a hands-off buyer or portfolio acquirer.

Absentee OwnerGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Plastering And Stucco Contractor for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$2.1MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$546K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

This Southern California plastering and stucco company has operated since 1974, offering a wide range of exterior and interior services including scaffolding, sandblasting, decorative foam, synthetic finishes, and repair work. With a skilled workforce of more than 20 employees and approximately $546K in annual discretionary earnings, the business has built a durable presence in a competitive but high-demand trade services market. The long operating history and diverse service capabilities provide a strong foundation for an incoming owner.

Jun 10

Pool Construction & Landscaping for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$595KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$141K
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

This Southern California pool construction and landscaping company maintains a showroom with project samples and serves clients across a wide regional footprint, generating approximately $141K in annual SDE. The business has an established portfolio of completed projects that supports referral-driven new business, and the seller has designed the operation for a clean transfer to a new owner. It is well-suited for a licensed contractor or landscape professional seeking an existing client base and operational infrastructure in a high-demand market.

Jun 10

Solar Installation Contractor for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$650KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$284K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This residential solar and battery storage installer in the Central California coast region generates nearly all revenue from referrals and professional networks, requiring zero advertising spend and reflecting deep community trust. Revenue has grown steadily with discretionary earnings exceeding $280,000 on projected revenue, supported by a lean operating cost structure. SBA eligibility and included equipment make this an accessible acquisition for a licensed solar contractor or strategic buyer.

Recurring RevenueGrowth TrajectoryRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Roofing Contractor for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$794KConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$433K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This licensed roofing contractor serves a Northern California coastal wine-country market with steady residential and commercial demand. The business operates on a structured schedule with a W2 employee team, and the owner focuses on administration and operations rather than field work. Strong cash flow relative to asking price makes this an attractive acquisition for a licensed buyer or one who can bring on a qualifying license holder.

Key Person RiskRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Parking Lot & Roadway for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$2.3MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$908K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This San Francisco Bay Area pavement marking and striping contractor generates over four million dollars in annual revenue from a diversified service mix including thermoplastic roadway striping, parking lot striping, ADA compliance upgrades, and sealcoating. With stable year-over-year sales across multiple years and a family-owned track record spanning two decades, the business demonstrates consistent demand from municipal, commercial, and private clients. High cash flow and a defensible niche in infrastructure maintenance make this a strong acquisition target.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Commercial Electrical Contractor for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$1.4MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$424K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

A 15-year-old commercial electrical contracting company in the North Bay area of California generates $2M to $3.5M in annual revenue driven entirely by repeat clients and referrals, with no reliance on outside marketing. The business has intentionally limited growth due to capital constraints and a lean management structure, creating clear upside for a buyer who adds an operations manager or sales infrastructure. With $424K in SDE and promising new contract negotiations underway, this is an attractive acquisition for a strategic buyer or private equity platform looking to scale a proven trades business.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 9

Foundation Repair Contractor for Sale in California

CA
$6.5MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$992K
Multiple:6.6x
Why Buy

This Bay Area foundation repair and seismic retrofitting contractor operates an asset-light, home-based model with zero facility overhead and gross profit margins consistently above 61%, tripling revenue in a single year. Demand is driven by the region's structural geology, housing density, and earthquake preparedness mandates, creating a durable and largely inelastic customer need. With $992K in actual 2025 EBITDA and a trajectory toward $1.6M+ in 2026, the business offers strong cash flow growth at a $6.5M asking price.

Manager in PlaceGrowth TrajectoryRegulatory RiskSupplier Concentration
Jun 9

Specialty Construction Company for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$1.4MConstruction & Trades
Cash Flow:$674K
Multiple:2.2x
Why Buy

This Southern California specialty construction and manufacturing business has operated for 35 years serving the region's largest homebuilders through direct repeat relationships with no advertising or customer acquisition cost, while generating $409K in annual SDE. The company manufactures its product in-house and installs it in the field, a rare vertical integration that underpins its strong margins and competitive moat. The business is debt-free, runs with a loyal long-tenured crew, and field operations are led by a seasoned manager, making this a structured and low-dependency transition for a buyer.

Manager in PlaceRetirement Sale

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many construction & trades businesses are for sale in California?
Searcher OS currently tracks 114 businesses for sale in California, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 5 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Every listing is de-identified — you see the financials and metro area first, and unlock full details free.
How much does a construction & trades business cost in California?
The median asking price of current listings is $999,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $586,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do construction & trades businesses in California list for?
Across the 98 construction & trades businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $999K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $370K. The median asking price works out to 2.8x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Can I buy a California construction & trades business with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find construction & trades businesses for sale in California before they hit the big marketplaces?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new California construction & trades listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Construction & Trades Business in California

Buying a construction & trades business in California pairs a sector you can evaluate with a market you can drive to. Commercial and residential construction Common business types include General Contracting, Roofing, Flooring, Painting, Carpentry.

When you compare construction & trades listings in California, look past the asking price: verify seller's discretionary earnings against tax returns, understand how much revenue is recurring versus project-based, and gauge how dependent the business is on the current owner. Most listings in this range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so a deal's debt service coverage matters as much as its headline price. These guides cover the fundamentals:

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