Question 1

How much is my commercial landscaping business worth?

Accepted Answer

Typical commercial landscaping business businesses sell at 2.5–4.5× SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) for smaller deals, or 5–9× EBITDA for larger transactions. Actual valuation depends on customer concentration, growth rate, owner dependency, and market timing.

Question 2

How long does it take to sell a commercial landscaping business?

Accepted Answer

Most commercial landscaping business sales close in 6–10 months from kickoff to closing. Preparation and valuation: 2-4 weeks. Marketing and buyer vetting: 8-16 weeks. Due diligence: 6-10 weeks. Closing: 2-4 weeks.

Question 3

Who buys commercial landscapers in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Typical buyer types include: BrightView; PE-backed landscape platforms. SAZ has direct relationships with buyers in each category and targets only those that fit your specific business.

Question 4

What's most important in due diligence for a commercial landscaping business?

Accepted Answer

Buyers focus heavily on: Contract terms (multi-year); Equipment; Customer concentration. SAZ pre-diligences these areas before listing — surprises in DD kill deals or compress price.

Question 5

What drives valuation for commercial landscapers?

Accepted Answer

Key value drivers in this industry: Multi-year commercial contracts; Snow + landscape bundling; Equipment fleet. SAZ positions your business to maximize these in the CIM and buyer conversations.

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