Asset-Rich Lawn and Landscape Design Company + Real Estate
APRIL 09, 2025
It has been an incredible 39-year run for this flourishing family-owned lawn and landscape company. The motivated owners have spent the last four decades honing in on both simple and complex landscape designs, building an incredible, hard-working team, and delivering quality craftsmanship to their loyal and growing clientele. They have put their heart and soul into the business, and it shows in every aspect of this outstanding opportunity. The owners look forward to enjoying the benefits of retirement, and are willing to provide ample training in the transition to new ownership.
The business occupies nearly 12 acres of land located in Southcentral Michigan. Several full-time employees focus on client services, landscape design, and local advertising. Staff operate day-to-day functions in a modern piece of real estate. The primary 9,300 sq ft building that has been meticulously maintained, boasts a welcoming front desk, large amount of office space, garden center, and storage situated on an expansive lot nearing 14 acres of land. Real estate appraised in late 2024 for nearly $900,000; a value of which is included in this offering.
An experienced seasonal staff ranging from 20-25 employees excels at hardscaping, softscaping, lawn care, irrigation, and more, utilizing a large fleet of vehicles and up-to-date specialty equipment (included in the offering with a value in excess of 1.2 million).
The company focuses on acquiring and servicing individual clients, and recently received local accolades for Best of the Best. Clients return for the individualized design concepts, friendly customer service, and the attention to detail that each and every project receives. One owner operates as the company’s Design Specialist and Operations Manager, and the other runs day-to-day administrative functions and manages the staff. While the owners are there most days, they admit that they are easily able to take time away, as this impressive endeavor operates smoothly on its own.
The business has seen revenues averaging $2.4 million over the last three years, and an impressive $470,000 in SDE. With a favorable SDE multiple of 2.75x, this business opportunity is priced at $2,900,000 plus the cost basis value of inventory at close.
The purchase price of the business includes real estate on nearly 12 acres of land, vehicles and operating equipment, the goodwill of a business that has been operating for nearly 4 decades, and ample transition training from the owners. The sellers envision an asset sale in which they retain all cash and A/R while retiring all liabilities. For a qualified buyer, the seller will carry a meaningful note.
To learn more about this opportunity contact Jane Steele at 616-301-4964 or jsteele@praxisbusinessbrokers.com.
Asking: $2,900,000
Cash flow: $470,000
Gross: $2,400,000
Reference ID JS4925
Location(s): South Central, South Central Michigan
Categories: Landscaping
Contact information
Jane Steele
jsteele@praxisbusinessbrokers.com
616-301-4964