Florida construction businesses generally sell for 2x–4x SDE for companies under $3M in revenue, and 3x–6x EBITDA for larger operations. A company generating $500K in SDE may fetch $1M–$2M, while a firm with $2M EBITDA and a strong backlog could command $8M–$12M. Key multipliers include backlog documentation, bonding capacity, low EMR, crew stability, and recurring client base. KMF provides free confidential valuations with no obligation.

This is one of the most critical concerns in any construction sale — and one KMF handles with a proven confidential process. All prospective buyers sign a mutual NDA before receiving any information. Your company is marketed anonymously. Employees, subcontractors, bonding agents, and project owners are not informed until you authorize disclosure — typically at or just before closing. Your workforce stability is protected throughout.

A typical Florida construction business sale includes the business goodwill, client relationships, project backlog (by assignment), equipment and vehicles (or leases), trade name, contracts and subcontractor agreements, intellectual property, and trained workforce. Equipment can be included in the business sale or sold separately. Real estate (owned shops, yards, or offices) is typically handled as a separate transaction or through a lease-back arrangement.

Serious construction buyers prioritize: (1) documented backlog of signed contracts; (2) financial stability with clean, properly recasted financials; (3) bonding capacity and clean surety history; (4) crew and key employee retention; (5) diversified revenue without dangerous client concentration; (6) clean safety record with low EMR; and (7) licensing pathway for the new qualifying agent. KMF prepares your business to check every box before going to market.

Yes — and owning the real estate often creates additional strategic leverage. Construction business owners with real estate typically have three options: sell the business and real estate together (maximizing total proceeds); sell the business and lease the real estate back to the buyer (creating ongoing rental income); or sell the business and retain/sell the real estate separately. KMF evaluates all three structures with you and structures the transaction to optimize your total after-tax outcome.

KMF Business Advisors operates on a success-fee basis — we are paid only when your construction business successfully closes. There are no upfront valuation fees, listing fees, or retainers for most engagements. Our fee is a percentage of the final sale price, which means our financial interests are fully aligned with maximizing your sale outcome. The confidential valuation is always free and without obligation.