Illinois · Landscaping Businesses

Landscaping Business Brokers
in Illinois

1 brokers with landscaping specializations in Illinois. Deal range: $250K–$2M · Multiple: 2.5–5× SDE

Chicago's North Shore — Winnetka, Glencoe, Lake Forest, and Barrington — and western suburbs like Hinsdale and Western Springs support premium landscaping businesses with estate maintenance contracts and design-build project revenue. Snow removal contract portfolios are a critical valuation component for Chicago-area operators, with commercial and HOA plowing adding six figures in winter revenue that buyers model separately.

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
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Landscaping Brokers in Illinois

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Charles Howard III

Tangent Brokerage

Glen Ellyn, IL

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