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👋 Hey fellow searchers,
Happy New Year and welcome back to Under the Radar! After a short break for the holidays, we’re excited to be back and kicking off 2025 with fresh insights and business breakdowns.
We’re starting the year with two posts this week. Today’s issue, and later this week, we’ll share an educational breakdown to help you navigate your next deal with confidence.
Now, let’s get into this weeks deals.
This week’s issue features:
🛠️ Home remodeling co. w/ $535K annual SDE
💦 Water and fire restoration biz w/ $801K annual SDE
🏡 Landscape design & installation co. w/ $$975K annual SDE
Hot Deals 🔥
Analyses of the best deals we found across top marketplaces and brokerages.
#1. Home remodeling co. w/ $535K annual SDE
🏷️ Asking Price: $1,550,000
📍 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ
Overview: This well-established home improvement business specializes in high-end kitchens and baths, which account for 90% of its annual sales. The company has been a trusted name in residential remodeling for 35 years, offering complete home renovations, new construction, and additions. Operating out of a 3,770 sqft. standalone facility, the business features a modern showroom and office space, conveniently located on a busy highway. With a strong track record of quality craftsmanship, this company has built a loyal customer base and consistent revenue growth. The current owner is retiring and will offer a smooth transition period to the buyer.
Key Highlights ✅
~$3.50M revenue
~$535K annual SDE
High margins (40% avg. markup)
Seller financing + SBA pre-approved
14 employees
Growth Avenues 🚀
Implement digital marketing strategies, including SEO, PPC campaigns, and social media, to attract a broader audience.
Offer post-renovation maintenance or warranty programs to build recurring revenue.
Potential Risks 🚩
Although competition is currently limited, market shifts or new entrants could pressure margins and customer acquisition.
Transitioning the owner’s relationships and expertise to a new buyer will be critical to maintaining the business’s reputation.
Questions❓
What percentage of business comes from referrals versus advertising or repeat customers?
What does the current backlog of signed contracts look like for the next 6–12 months?
What are the roles, tenure, and compensation structures of the 14 employees? Are they likely to stay post-sale?
#2. Water and fire restoration biz w/ $801K annual SDE
🏷️ Asking Price: $1,600,000
📍 Location: Miami, FL
Overview: This well-established restoration business specializes in emergency cleanup and restoration services for residential properties impacted by water, fire, smoke, wind damage, and mold. Operating for over a decade, the business has built a strong reputation and robust referral network through relationships with public adjusters, contractors, and insurance companies. It comes with a skilled, bilingual management team and staff who ensure smooth operations. The offering includes nearly $4 million in negotiable receivables, a fleet of vehicles, and the option to acquire a 15,338 sqft. gated lot with a modern warehouse and office space for $600,000. The business is SBA Lender Pre-Qualified with $168,000 down, making it an accessible opportunity for qualified buyers.
Key Highlights ✅
~$2.6M annual revenue
~$801K annual SDE
$190K FF&E (included)
$160K inventory (included)
9 employees
Growth Avenues 🚀
Broaden operations into neighboring counties or regions in South Florida to capitalize on a growing market.
Offer maintenance services for mold prevention and water system checks to generate recurring revenue.
Potential Risks 🚩
Dependence on insurance claim approvals can delay cash flow and impact revenue timelines.
Heavy reliance on referrals from adjusters and contractors may expose the business to potential disruptions if partnerships change.
Questions❓
Are there existing contracts or agreements with insurance companies, and can they be transferred to the new owner?
How significant is the volume of business generated from public adjusters, plumbing, and roofing contractors? What processes are in place to maintain and strengthen these relationships?
Of the nearly $4 million in negotiable receivables, what portion is aged or potentially at risk of non-collection?
#3. Landscape design & installation co. w/ $$975K annual SDE
🏷️ Asking Price: $2,500,000
📍 Location: Northern Colorado, CO
Overview: Established in 2007, this landscape design and installation company has built a sterling reputation by providing high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional client satisfaction. Specializing in bespoke landscape projects, including soft-scapes, hardscapes, water features, irrigation systems, and outdoor living spaces, the business operates with solid efficiency and profitability. In 2024, it serviced 62 clients, with project sizes ranging from $20K to $140K, and demand consistently exceeds current capacity. The business relies solely on word-of-mouth and referrals, showcasing its strong trust and satisfaction among clients.
Key Highlights ✅
~$1.25M annual revenue
~$975K annual SDE
$182K FF&E (included)
High margins (2.5x national avg.)
$18K inventory (included)
5 employees
Growth Avenues 🚀
Develop formal marketing strategies, including a website overhaul, social media, and targeted advertising, to capture untapped demand.
Increase capacity by onboarding more crew leaders and technicians to handle excess demand.
Potential Risks 🚩
Transitioning from an owner-operator model may present challenges in maintaining client relationships
With a small team of five employees, losing key crew leaders or skilled staff could disrupt operations and delay project completion.
Questions❓
How are projects currently prioritized when demand exceeds capacity?
What drives the exceptionally high profit margins compared to competitors? Are these sustainable long-term?
How dependent is the business on subcontractors for specialized tasks like irrigation or electrical installations?
Other Hot Deals 🔥
Radar Picks 📡
Bit-sized reads featuring insights and fresh perspectives
Tweet of the Week 🐦
This week’s featured tweet comes from Clint Fiore, sparking a lively discussion on the fairness of asking sellers to have “skin in the game” post-sale. Should sellers bear financial risks for decisions they no longer control, or does seller financing provide enough accountability? The thread dives into the balance between buyer protections and seller responsibilities, offering nuanced takes from voices across SMB acquisitions. Don’t miss it!👇
Hot Take: Sellers shouldn't have "skin in the game" with you after they sell.
Seller financing you can offset the principal owed for material breaches of Reps and Warranties is fair, but asking them to be financially exposed to your boneheaded operating decisions they have no… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Clint Fiore 🦬 DM for Biz Deals (@ClintFiore)
8:54 PM • Jan 5, 2025
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