Iowa · Landscaping Businesses

Landscaping Business Brokers
in Iowa

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

Des Moines's West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee suburbs support landscaping businesses with annual maintenance contracts. Iowa's short growing season creates demand for operators who maximize service density in the available months, and commercial HOA and corporate campus accounts that generate year-round activity are especially valued by buyers.

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 Iowa

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Brian Brown

Iowa Business Advisers, LLC

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Jordi Quevedo-Valls

Valar Advisory

Fairfield, IA

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Roger Hutson

Sunbelt Business Brokers

Ankeny, IA

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Robert Clements

Benchmark Business Group, LLC

Des Moines, IA

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Jordi Quevedo-Valls

Valar Brokers

Fairfield, IA

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Aric Asplund

Vestara Business Brokers

West Des Moines, IA

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David Klockenga

Sunbelt Business Brokers

Ankeny, IA

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Dennis Darnell

Legacy One Business Brokers

Polk County, IA

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Kevin Lease, MBA

Murphy Business Of Des Moines

Polk County, IA

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Scott Kranz

First Choice Business Brokers

Polk County, IA

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