Valuation guides, recurring contract analysis, and exit strategies for lawn care and landscaping businesses.
3.0x – 4.5x
Profit Multiple
3.5x
Average Multiple
2–5 months
Time to Close
Strong
Buyer Demand
PE-backed landscaping roll-ups are actively acquiring across every major market.
Annual maintenance contracts are the #1 value driver, walk-up customers have almost no transferable value.
Route density matters, tighter routes = less drive time = more efficient = more valuable.
Commercial accounts with multi-year contracts command the highest premiums.
Owner on the mower = significant discount. Businesses with trained crew leads sell for more.
Everything you need to understand this market, whether you're buying, selling, or advising.
Recurring contracts, route density, equipment value, and the step-by-step process.
SDE with lawn care add-backs, contract value, commercial vs residential mix, and examples.
Get off the mower, build contracts, document routes, and service equipment.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring, we can help.