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Full-Service Landscaping Company in Chicago Suburbs

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Wheeling, IL

Full-service Landscaping Company In Chicago Suburbs

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Revenue

$9,300,000

Earnings (SDE)

$1,000,000

Margin

10.8%

Year Established

1985

Listed

30+ Days

Customers

Commercial (45%), Residential (45%), Municipalities (10%)

Customer Acquisition

90% of the business is driven by referrals or word of mouth, and a 50-truck presence in the service area generates direct customer inquiries and calls.

Team

120 W-2 employees, with 8 staff members working in both in-office and in-field roles as client representatives and design-install team members. Three office-based team members manage administrative functions, including a part-time bookkeeper and operations manager.

Owner's Role

The owner works 9 hours per week and is willing to continue in that capacity for some time after the acquisition.

Reason for Selling

Owner is looking to retire due to health challenges.

Contracts

Residential maintenance is supported by signed annual service agreements with clients. Commercial work is structured with one- to three-year contracts.

Real Estate

Owns a 3-acre property that can be included in the sale.

When Are You Looking to Sell

ASAP

Licenses Required

The business maintains a village business license. Three employees hold state of Illinois pesticide licenses. The company operates under various village licenses and permits across its service areas, but compliance is straightforward.

Additional Notes

The business operates full-service landscaping, maintenance, installations, and commercial snow removal.

Business ID: 1467

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