Construction
Houston, TX
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
32% below marketComparable Construction businesses sell at a median of 2.9x SDE, based on several listings. This one asks 2.0x, about 32% below that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$428K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Construction businesses sell around $428K vs this $290K ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in construction & specialty trades are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Construction & Specialty Trades benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
64%
Industry charge-off
1.8%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$148,000
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, TD Bank, National Association.
Based on 45,914 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
low multiple and priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Business description
Residential and commercial plumbing services business in an essential industry where demand is non-discretionary — pipes fail, water heaters break down, and sewer lines back up regardless of economic conditions. The local plumbing market is dominated by small independent operators with no systems, no purchasing infrastructure, and no ability to professionally service commercial property portfolios. The business benefits from preferred purchasing relationships with Kohler, Ferguson, and other industry leaders — meaningful cost advantages on parts and materials that give this operation a structural edge over local independents. Licensed plumbers handle all service and installation work in the field. The owner manages commercial account development and the technician team. Each additional service truck adds strong recurring revenue. Strong profit margins. No plumbing license or trade background required.
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