Buy a Landscaping & Lawn Care Business in Canada
Acquire landscaping, lawn care, and snow-removal companies across BC and Canada.
About This Industry
Landscaping SMB acquisitions cover residential maintenance, commercial maintenance, landscape construction, and snow-removal. Seasonal in many parts of Canada but strong cash flow and roll-up potential.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$200k - $2.5M
SDE Range
$80k - $500k
Multiple Range
2x - 4x SDE
Working Capital
45-60 days of AR
Why Buy in This Industry
- Recurring maintenance contract revenue
- Equipment and vehicle as collateral
- Commercial-account stability
- Snow-removal counter-seasonal balance
- Roll-up and route expansion potential
Key Risks to Diligence
- Crew retention and wage inflation
- Equipment age and replacement reserve
- Weather exposure on construction projects
- Customer concentration
- Compliance: WorkSafeBC, pesticide certification
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC landscaping is less weather-constrained than the rest of Canada — Lower Mainland operations often run 11-12 months. Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and Langley have strong commercial demand.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
20Growth Plan
12-24 month growth plan after the integration period is complete.
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Ready to Buy a Landscaping Business?
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