Civil Engineering Companies for Sale

Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering can take place in the public sector from municipal public works departments through to federal government agencies, and in the private sector from locally based firms to global Fortune 500 companies.

Starting vs Buying a Civil Engineering Business for Sale

Starting or buying and running a Civil Engineering Business or Construction related businesses such as Civil Engineering Businesses FOR SALE, Structural Firms Companies Contractors businesses or complimenting and supporting services such as Engineering Company, Architects, Oilfield Service Engineering Firms, Building Architect, Architectural Companies, Structural Design, Civil Engineers, Highway Engineering, Building Engineers, Building Planners, Roadway Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying... etc., can be an exciting, challenging and a rewarding experience especially, to those who are passionate about their work.

If you are interested in starting a small Civil Engineering business or related company, buying an established Civil Engineering business or an existing Civil Engineering franchise for sale near you or buying a Construction related online business, can be one of the best ways to start your own small business. It is fairly easy to start a business in current times but making it profitable and keeping it profitable is not easy and only a small percentage of startups stay in business beyond five years and only a few reach consistent profitability. There are several advantages in buying an existing Civil Engineering or Construction related business with an established customer base when compared to starting a new Civil Engineering company and it may also be easier to finance an existing business than to obtain financing for a new start-up, wherein the banker will want you to show assets and collateral along with a solid business plan, before even considering providing any financial assistance. This is no different than financing a vehicle or real estate with a small down payment rather than paying the full price but and the lender is happy to finance as long as the business is cash flow positive, instead of paying the full amount but only in case of buying a business, the amount can be so large that most people do not have the money to make an upfront purchase and even if they do, most small and large businesses are financed via debt or equity financing.

The boom in the construction sector continues from relatively low interest rates over last several years benefiting both residential customers, contractor and support services and Civil Engineering businesses are as popular as they can be. This possibly may be the greatest time ever to start or buy an existing Civil Engineering - Construction business or company. You may consider buying an established Civil Engineering Businesses FOR SALE, Structural Firms Companies Contractors Engineering Company, Architects, Oilfield Service Engineering Firms, Building Architect, Architectural Companies, Structural Design, Civil Engineers, Highway Engineering, Building ... etc., Instead of just thinking about the main product or the business, also think about other opportunities that may exist with regards to services centered around a Civil Engineering business or if it is possible to rebrand or introduce complimenting or other related services such as ecommerce, distribution, and customer acquisition possibilities, etc., While there are many considerations, when it comes to buying a business and the purpose of this page is not meant to outline all the details on how to buy a Civil Engineering company or contractor business, the first and foremost factor is that, one would want to find a profitable business to buy and it is great if it is with business financing arrangement in place with pre-approval for a loan from a SBA qualified lender or a third-praty lender and better if it is a owner financed company but in some cases established businesses and aged shell companies are bought even if they are not profitable. In many cases the company or product can be re-branded later or additional services can be added to existing business to acquire and expand market share but also to finance and even to go public, such as a recent example of an electric vehicle start-up that bank rolled their startup by acquiring a shell company and went public. Also, keep in mind that while starting a new Civil Engineering company is not too hard, running a business is not easy and making it consistently profitable and growing it is another thing because a vast number of small business that are started will usually fail within first few years and a small number of them are consistently profitable. Hence, buying an existing Civil Engineering Companies or franchise with cash flow can be a better option, depending upon the type of business and its finances.

Buying a Small Civil Engineering Business from a Business Owner vs Broker

Many users seem to be searching online for Civil Engineering Businesses FOR SALE, Structural Firms Companies Contractors & and Engineering Company, Architects, Oilfield Service Engineering Firms, Building Architect, Architectural Companies, Structural Design, Civil E ... related , company or contractor business for sale by owner and may be it is because buyers are led to believe that they can negotiate better with the owner or get a better deal. Despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any independent small business owner to sell a business directly, most small Construction businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the Civil Engineering - Construction related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell it quickly because keeping it on market for too long can be counter productive. There are also other advantages of dealing with a qualified and experienced broker but in the end whether it is an FSBO business or listed by a broker, everything depends on the real value of the business, current market conditions.

Whether you are buying a Civil Engineering business from an independent small business owner or form a broker, the most important factor or the first step is to evaluate the business to make sure the business is priced right or at a discount. You can either use an evaluation software or in some cases you can find valuation metrics online or you can hire an accountant, CPA, professional appraiser or a broker who can use provide a good valuation. While the valuation metrics differ with the type of company, industry and current market conditions, the most used metric for valuation is based on EBITDA or SDE ie Seller's Discretionary Earnings. Buying a small business can be once in a lifetime event for most people and before you put your hard earned savings in the business, always seek advice from a qualified business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and price negotiation.

Find Established Civil Engineering Business for Sale or Existing Franchises & Opportunities

Find established & running Civil Engineering Businesses FOR SALE, Structural Firms Companies Contractors for sale near you or franchise resale listings by a small business owner or by a business broker and Engineering Company, Architects, Oilfield Service Engineering Firms, Building Architect, Architectural Companies, Structural Design, Civil E ... & Construction related local and online business opportunities - if you are looking to sell a Civil Engineering or related Construction business opportunity, list it here to sell your business Commission FREE!

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    $190,000
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    Plumbing and HVAC Business
    $499,000
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    $599,000
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    This full-service successful surveying company located in the northeast quarter of Kansas. It has a ...

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    $1,499,000
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    $395,000
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    Home Builder Contracting Business
    $2,900,000
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    Since 1982, this long-standing and growing home builder business has built a solid foundation servin...

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    $299,000
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    This roofing contracting business was established in 2005 in northern Colorado and has since built a...

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    Profitable HVAC Contractor in Southwestern Illinoi
    $250,000
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    This southwestern Illinois business was established in 1991 as a sole proprietorship and was incorpo...

    This southwestern Illinois business was established in 1991 as a sole proprietorship and was incorporated as an S corporation in 2006 and is a full-service heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) business with an outstanding reputation for p...

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    Hvac & Plumbing Company
    $849,000
      Missouri USA

    Located In Their Own Building On A Main Street, This Business Has Been Providing Exceptional Residen...

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    Integrated Lighting Design, Distribution, & Ma
    $6,000,000
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    Established architectural lighting platform offering a unique combination of lighting design, produc...

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    Valuable Heating and Air Conditioning Business
    $995,000
      Texas USA

    Staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer se...

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    Colorado Custom Homebuilder/Remodeling Company
     Arvada Colorado USA

    This Company builds high end, beautiful, custom modern mountain and log homes, complete with design ...

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    Full-Service Plumbing/Heating Business
    $198,000
      Wyoming USA

    This full-service plumbing and heating business is situated in north-eastern Wyoming. The business h...

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    Profitable General Contractor
    $600,000
     Kansas City Missouri USA

    General Contractor And Construction Management With Over Twenty Successful Years Building & Remodeli...

    General Contractor And Construction Management With Over Twenty Successful Years Building & Remodeling Churches, Schools, Municipal And Military Facilities, Apartments & Shopping Centers. The Company Bids & Completes Jobs From $2,000 To $2,000,000 An...

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    Painting Contractor Business
    $1,500,000⇩
      Florida USA

    Since 1993 this paintingcontracting business has loyally served northern Florida and the surrounding...

    Since 1993 this paintingcontracting business has loyally served northern Florida and the surrounding areas. The business has grown into a thriving operation with reliable crews. The business offers services such as; renovations, restorations, wood re...

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    Concrete Business
    $1,200,000
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    Profitable residential concrete business with steady leads, minimal overhead, and no labor required ...

    Profitable residential concrete business with steady leads, minimal overhead, and no labor required from the ownerscale fast without lifting a shovel. .. Businesses for Sale Construction

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    $299,000
      Nebraska USA

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to assume the existing relationships ...

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    Profitable Roofing Company
    $399,999
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    This well-established roofing company has served its community since 1993, and has developed an impe...

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    Busy, Well Established Surveying Practice
    $495,000
      New Mexico USA

    For Thirty Years This Central New Mexico Based Surveying Company Has Solidified A Phenomenal Reputat...

    For Thirty Years This Central New Mexico Based Surveying Company Has Solidified A Phenomenal Reputation Throughout It's Market Area. Their Goal Has Always Been To Provide Top-notch Service To The Needs Of A Growing Community And This Has Proven True ...

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    Popular Welding Business
    $535,000
      Nebraska USA

    There is more to this business than meets the eye! Check out this welding business, that profits mor...

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    Manufacture & Installation Of Precast Concrete
    $295,000
      Montana USA

    Come to southern Montana to see how this well reputable Concrete Repair Company can make you prosper...

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    $3,000,000
     Milwaukee Wisconsin USA

    This fast-growing construction & remodeling firm is a one-stop full-service construction shop th...

    This fast-growing construction & remodeling firm is a one-stop full-service construction shop that exhibits exceptional follow through on all contracts and communication. Their business model centers on a highly tailored and systematized set of t...

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    $125,000
      Arizona USA

    This business has been established for over 15 years in the far West Valley of Arizona. This company...

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    $2,500,000
      Nevada USA

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    Selling a Civil Engineering Business?

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    If you are a owner selling it on your own, then you need to do additional marketing and monitoring leads - there is more to it than just listing it on a few websites. This in itself is a process and can take a lot of your time.

    How to Sell my Civil Engineering Business?

    Before selling a Civil Engineering Business, the most important factor or the first step is to organize financials for the last 2-3 years, including tax filings, make a list of equipment and inventory, employee and payroll data and generate profit-loss statements, etc., Then the next most important step is to find what your business is worth and to evaluate your Civil Engineering company to make sure that you price it right based on the existing market conditions. You can either use an evaluation software or in some cases you can find valuation metrics online or you can hire an accountant, CPA, professional appraiser or a broker who can use provide a good valuation. While the valuation metrics differ with the type of company, industry and current market conditions, the most used metric for valuation is based on EBITDA or SDE ie Seller's Discretionary Earnings - which usually includes the owner's salary and benefits in net-income, used mostly by a small company or solo owner operator.

    The next step in selling your Civil Engineering company is to draft a buy-sell agreement or a contract of sale and you can use a software or buy Sale of Business Forms online or hire a small business lawyer. Selling a small business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your company and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and negotiation.

     

    Disclaimer: Established Civil Engineering Businesses FOR SALE, Structural Firms Companies Contractors related Business Opportunities, Existing Franchises, Companies, Brokers, on this website are classified ads listed by a corresponding small business owner or by a broker. The site has not verified the information posted by advertisers and the site is not responsible for authenticity of information, pricing or for any inaccuracies. By using the website or the advertiser contact form, you agree to assume the responsibility for further communication or any transactions you may conduct with the seller - the website is not involved with any transactions.