California · Landscaping Businesses
Landscaping Business Brokers
in California
25 home services brokers in California — the closest specialty match for landscaping deals. Deal range: $250K–$2M · Multiple: 2.5–5× SDE
Data note:IBBA doesn't classify brokers by specific trades — we use construction & home services specializations as the closest proxy while building our proprietary landscaping deal history database.
California drought regulations have accelerated demand for drought-tolerant design and smart irrigation — landscaping businesses with expertise in water-efficient installations command a premium over conventional operators.
Why a Landscaping Specialist Matters
Landscaping multiples swing dramatically based on contract structure. A broker who can properly document recurring contract value adds 1–1.5× to the EBITDA multiple — often $150K–$400K in additional sale price.
Key Value Drivers
✓ Annual maintenance contract percentage
✓ Route density and crew efficiency
✓ Commercial vs. residential mix
✓ Equipment and vehicle fleet condition
✓ HOA and commercial account quality
Due Diligence Red Flags
→ Seasonal-only revenue, no maintenance base
→ All customers on verbal agreements
→ Owner-supervised crews only
→ Heavy reliance on undocumented labor
Deal Snapshot
Typical sale range
$250K–$2M
Typical multiple
2.5–5× SDE
Buyer types
Owner-operators
PE-backed regional platforms (BrightView, etc.)
Irrigation specialty buyers
Landscaping Brokers in California
D
#10
D. Joe Atchison
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions of Riverside
Lake Elsinore, CA
["CBI"]
6
/10
L
#17
Linnea Westlake
Linnea Westlake Advisory, Inc., dba Transworld Business Advisors
San Marcos, CA
["CBI""M&AMI"]
5
/10
M
#18
Matt Manavi, MBA, CBI, CBB, CM&AP, M&AMI
Transworld Business Advisors of Orange
Orange, CA
["CBI""M&AMI"]
5
/10
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