Residential and Commercial Lawn Care and Landscaping Company in Upstate New York
Off-MarketManlius, NY
Established Lawn Care And Landscaping Company Providing Residential And Commercial Property Maintenance, Landscape Installation, Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, And Related Outdoor Services. The Business Serves High-end Residential Properties, Homeowners Associations, And Upscale Apartment Communities.
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$1,600,000
$300,000
18.8%
1986
Past 24h
Customers
Approximately 50% high-end residential customers and 50% commercial customers. Commercial clients primarily include homeowners associations (HOAs) and upscale apartment communities.
Customer Acquisition
Primarily through word-of-mouth referrals and an established reputation built over more than 40 years. The company also markets through Facebook, its website, and branded company vehicles and employee uniforms.
Team
Approximately 15–20 employees, supported by subcontractors for specialized or larger projects, including masonry, woodworking, and excavation.
Owner's Role
The owner manages daily operations, prepares estimates, designs landscaping projects, visits job sites, and coordinates employee assignments. He also oversees broader business management and operational decisions. The owner would be open to staying involved after the sale.
Reason for Selling
The owner is considering retirement due to his age and the increasing demands of managing daily operations. He would prefer to step away from primary ownership and management responsibilities but is willing to remain involved in a supporting or management capacity following a sale.
Contracts
Yes. The business maintains multi-year service contracts, particularly with commercial clients.
Real Estate
Potentially. The business operates from an approximately one-acre property containing an office, garage, and a house with two rental units. The property is centrally located within the company's primary service area, where approximately 90% of its work is performed.
When Are You Looking to Sell
Within the next 6-12 months
Licenses Required
Yes. The business requires pesticide-related certification for its lawn fertilization and weed-control services. The owner confirmed that the business itself must be certified and that pesticide applications must be performed by certified applicators. Two employees hold the required certifications, and the owner is also a certified applicator.
Additional Notes
The sale includes approximately 25 branded trucks, 30 mowers, three loaders, two skid steers, two compact tractors, and various landscaping attachments and support equipment. The owner has not yet determined the total equipment value.
Business ID: 2145
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