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Tree Service & Landscaping Company
Established Connecticut landscaping and tree service with a loyal customer base, expanding commercial work, and an owner ready to retire but support the transition
Business Highlights
- Includes heavy equipment valued at $600-$700K (crane, bucket truck, log truck, chip truck, two chippers, two stump grinders, lift, giant dry kiln, and handheld tools
- 7 employees on staff; services run approximately 9 months per year
- Large customer base of ~3,000, mostly repeat residential customers, with increasing inquiries from commercial and government sectors
- Excellent reputation; 4.8/5 rating from 100+ reviews on their site
- Expert, high-quality emergency and general tree services, including trimming, removal, stump grinding, and table-making from wood sales
Considerations / Questions to Ask
- What is the seasonality of revenue and cash flow during the three off months?
- What portion of revenue comes from residential vs commercial or government clients?
- Are equipment maintenance costs or any financing liens attached to the heavy equipment?
- Can you provide details on the ancillary sawmill/luxury tables line?
- What transition support is the owner offering post-sale?
- Are there responsibilities or relationships managed directly by the owner that are critical to the business?
- How is profit calculated, and what adjustments should be made to understand true owner earnings?
Opportunities
- Add snow plowing or ice management in the off-season to convert equipment and retain staff year-round
- Respond to strong inbound interest from commercial and government sectors to diversify client mix
- Transition from heavy print advertising to SEO, Google Ads, and social media
- Leverage wood sales and table-making as an additional revenue stream or a separate, standalone business