Question 1

How much is my painting business worth?

Accepted Answer

Typical painting business businesses sell at 2–3.5× SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) for smaller deals, or 3.5–6× 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 painting business?

Accepted Answer

Most painting business sales close in 4–7 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 painting businesses in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Typical buyer types include: Owner-operators; Regional consolidators. 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 painting business?

Accepted Answer

Buyers focus heavily on: Crew retention; WSIB record; Project backlog. SAZ pre-diligences these areas before listing — surprises in DD kill deals or compress price.

Question 5

What drives valuation for painting businesses?

Accepted Answer

Key value drivers in this industry: Commercial vs residential mix; Repeat customer base; Crew retention; Insurance partnerships. SAZ positions your business to maximize these in the CIM and buyer conversations.

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