California

Landscaping and Yard Service Businesses For Sale in California

Showing 86 results sorted by
Market Info
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale

Stanislaus County, CA

Perfect starter route with 45 chemical only clients. Very tight route with many of the accounts in the same neighborhood. Driving time and gas expenses are minimized. Clients are groomed to approve of...

$62,400

$62,400

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC

Los Angeles County, CA

This established landscaping business has been active for 25 years with a strong reputation and client relationships with many property management companies that include landscape maintenance...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $99,703

Consistent Landscape Design and Installation Business

Placer County, CA

This is a golden opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly stable 20 year landscape business with a strong, experienced operational structure. The company is known for its cohesive...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews

Contra Costa County, CA

Established Bay Area design-build landscape firm with a full end-to-end service model. The company manages every stage of the process—from initial concept and design to permits, construction, and...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $347,247

Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews

Contra Costa County, CA

Established Bay Area design-build landscape firm handling everything from the first sketch to the final build—design, permits, outdoor kitchens, decks, lighting, turf, and more. Serving the Bay Area...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $347,247

El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Excellent starter route with great growth potential in the area. Nice blend of Complete and Chemistry only accounts. Owner currently spends 15 hours servicing the route. Free tools and supplies on...

$48,000

$48,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

General Contracting & Landscaping Business

Yolo County, CA

This well-established general contracting and landscaping business has been a trusted name in its market for decades, building a stellar reputation for quality and reliability. The business has...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $209,272

Dixon Pool Service Route for Sale

Placer County, CA

Rare find on a small A Grade route ready to grow. High attention to details with no corners on chemicals being cut so the buyer will not be assuming green pools or pools with high CYA or...

$22,800

$22,800

Cash Flow: $25,000

Landscape & Garden Maintenance Service

Alameda County, CA

With loyal repeat customers and a sterling reputation gained in 30 years of service, this small-scale landscape and garden maintenance company specializes in providing high-quality, reliable...

$479,900

$479,900

Cash Flow: $340,000

Thousand Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale

Ventura County, CA

Pre-approved and SBA financeable for 60% of purchase price if no owner salary required. Turnkey business with Six service technicians, service manager, and office employee in place. Profit centered...

$1,327,625

$1,327,625

Cash Flow: $408,500

Palos Verdes Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Profit focused route with all chemicals being charged separately.Two cleaning technicians potentially available to a new owner. Excellent footprint of cities laying a foundation for rapid growth....

$148,800

$148,800

Cash Flow: $160,000

La Jolla Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

High income for easy pools. Perfect starter route. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with...

$24,000

$24,000

Cash Flow: $27,000

$2,000+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise.

Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA

Glendora Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Decades of stability on this seasoned route. Profit wise route with chemicals being billed separately. Excellent areas to live and work in. There is lots of demand, growth and potential with this...

$105,600

$105,600

Cash Flow: $123,000

Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Long Term customers in desirable North County San Diego. Routes are sparse in the San Diego market. Service technicians potentially available, Solid monthly rates. Additional yearly profits from...

$110,400

$110,400

Cash Flow: $122,000

Regina Fisher

Sierra Bay Partners

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Sierra Bay Partners is a collective of seasoned M&A and strategy professionals guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to elevate your business and achieve the best possible outcome.

Contact Me >

Contact me
Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale

Lake County, CA

Partial SBA qualifiable based on buyers' financials. Long term established outstanding relationship with my clients. Amazing area to work and operate a pool business. Seasoned appreciative clients...

$408,000

$408,000

Cash Flow: $156,900

Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office. Unlimited earnings with limited effort. CA11848 Nice, established pool service...

$47,400

$47,400

Cash Flow: $52,500

Laguna Hills Pool Service Route for Sale

Orange County, CA

Ideal starter route. Very seasoned clients - some spanning over two decades. Easy access into yards. Great payment histories. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no...

$16,800

$16,800

Cash Flow: $20,000

La Quinta Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Discounted and price to sell. Exceptional opportunity to buy a relationship with a seasoned pool professional that is plus a nice batch of pool. Seller has an amazing trusting relationship with these...

$13,000

$13,000

Cash Flow: $16,000

Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Pools are a nice mix of older and newer pools in very nice neighborhoods. All are contained in Sacramento County and are all North of the American River in desirable areas. Seller is open to refer any...

$98,400

$98,400

Cash Flow: $114,000

Indian Wells Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Excellent starter route. Solid account monthly service prices - loyal clients - excellent paying accounts. Free tools on hand Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no...

$30,000

$30,000

Cash Flow: $33,000

$2.75M Landscape Maintenance Firm– SF South Bay Licensed Contractor

Santa Clara County, CA

Licensed Contractor – Long Term Contracts (HOAs), Recurring Revenue, Outstanding Reputation Established landscape maintenance provider serving 30+ HOA and community clients per week across the San...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $520,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $520,000

Landscape Business and Material Yard For Sale

$975,000 - Fresno, CA

$975,000

Fresno, CA

San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale

Alameda County, CA

This pool service route offers stable recurring revenue from long-term customers on consistent billing cycles, concentrated in San Ramon for minimal drive time and maximum efficiency. Pools are small,...

$21,600

$21,600

Cash Flow: $24,000

Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

All routes are in desirable areas. Very loyal customers with great payment histories. Excellent starter route with room for growth. All routes are in great areas. Very loyal customers with great...

$79,200

$79,200

Cash Flow: $86,000

San Dimas Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiencies. Profit wise route with chlorine and salt being...

$184,200

$184,200

Cash Flow: $188,500

Hemet Pool Service Route for Sale

Riverside County, CA

25% Seller Financing available. Very tight Route with many of the pools either on the same street or are geographically close together, making for very easy planning and efficiency. Profit wise route...

$96,000

$96,000

Cash Flow: $106,000

Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Desirable size starter route ready to grow. Well maintained pools mainly on the Westside, ,Crystal clear and algae free! Majority won through referrals. Own your own recession-proof business. Create...

$48,000

$48,000

Cash Flow: $53,000

Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

A very desirable with all pools on this route being close together creating great efficiency. All chemicals are billed separately resulting in above average rates and profits. The customers are very...

$213,600

$213,600

Cash Flow: $205,000

Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!

Kelseyville, CA

Landscaping Business for Sale – Lake County, CA Turnkey, profitable landscaping & defensible space company. • 2024 Revenue: $328K+ • Net Income: $162K+ • Over $30k in trailers & equipment included •...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $177,948

Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

A locally rooted landscaping and garden services provider based in Coastal San Diego, specializing in transforming outdoor spaces into personalized, inviting environments. Catering to neighborhoods...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $78,000

Yucca Valley Pool Service Route for Sale

San Bernardino County, CA

Tight route with Solid rates makes this a profitable efficient route. Excellent route with room and opportunity to grow rapidly. Appreciative customers. Additional Service calls add another 5-7k month...

$216,000

$216,000

Cash Flow: $224,000

Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale

$120,000 - Desert Hot Springs, CA

$120,000

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

30% seller financing available. Great income producing route. Strong payment histories on this seasoned route. Accounts are well distributed with each day in desirable regions. Pools are easy to...

$103,200

$103,200

Cash Flow: $128,000

Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Profitable route with nearly all clients paying for chlorine tablets sold by the seller. Easy route overall. Highly successful veteran seller will fastrack a buyer into the business. Seller has a...

$114,000

$114,000

Cash Flow: $133,000

Landscape Maintenance Business San Diego County Price Reduced

San Diego County, CA

Landscape Maintenance Business for sale, offering services to apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rental properties. The company has a strong, loyal client base with several...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $125,917

Established High-End Landscaping Company

San Bernardino County, CA

Business Description: Founded in 1979, this is one of the most reputable and established landscaping companies serving the San Bernardino and surrounding mountain communities. This full-service...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $780,226

Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business

Los Angeles County, CA

OVERVIEW OWNER READY TO RETIRE!!! BUSINESS SALEWITHALLCLIENT LIST.SOME BUSINESS EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED!!!GOOD HOME BASED BUSINESS. BUYER COULD INCORPORATE INTO AN EXISTING BUSINESS OR LOCATION. Central...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Asset SaleUNREAL OPPORTUNITY El Dorado Hills Landscape & Design

El Dorado Hills, CA

Gus Carcione here, Owner of El Dorado Hills Landscape & Design. I have closed my Landscape Design & Build operation in El Dorado Hills, as of November 2024. Our Daughters reside in the San Diego area...

$10,000

$10,000

Asset Sale

Buy or Sell a Landscaping Business in California

The landscaping industry is extremely competitive. It encompasses everything from simply mowing and edging lawns to creating gardens and building retaining walls. Companies in this industry range from small family-run operations to large-scale multimillion-dollar companies.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a landscaping business in California, it is important to understand how these businesses perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To help you get started, we have aggregated listing data from landscaping companies for sale in California to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating landscaping businesses for sale and help guide business owners looking to sell their own business.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

30

Median Asking Price  

$368,750

Median Reported Revenue  

$809,600

Median Reported Earnings  

$147,830

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Landscaping Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.46

1.91

Median

0.70

2.76

Upper Quartile

0.86

3.53

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


Read the Report:

Landscaping, Lawn Care, & Yard Service Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a landscaping business in California?

Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a landscaping business in California is approximately $368,750.

How much do landscaping company owners earn?

Landscaping businesses vary in sales volume, but California owners report median annual sales of $809,600 annual owner earnings of $147,830. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a landscaping business?

Valuing a landscaping business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples in the landscaping industry typically range from 0.46 to 0.86, with the median at 0.70. Earnings multiples range from 1.19 to 3.53, with the median at 2.76. These values suggest the average landscaping company in California may sell for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 2.76 times its annual owner’s earnings.


More for Business Buyers:

Set Up Alerts and Notifications

Business Buyer Learning Center

BizBuySell Edge


More for Business Sellers:

How to Value a Business for Sale

Find a Business Broker

Sell Your Business

Get Local Business Valuation Data