New Jersey · Landscaping Businesses
Landscaping Business Brokers
in New Jersey
2 home services brokers in New Jersey — 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.
New Jersey's Bergen County, Morris County, and Monmouth County suburbs — among the wealthiest in the Northeast — support premium landscaping businesses with estate maintenance programs and design-build projects at top-tier per-project revenues. Shore communities add seasonal cleanup and pre-season preparation services that established operators convert to year-round maintenance contracts.
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
