Rare opportunity to acquire a pest control business with 32 years of operating history in a growing market. The brand is well recognized locally, supported by years of consistent signage, vehicle wraps, and community involvement. The business has grown organically with virtually no paid advertising for most of its history, a testament to the strength of its reputation. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. Performance has been consistent year over year, with the most recent period among the strongest in the company's history. Strong online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals drive a steady flow of new customers with minimal advertising spend. The trade area is experiencing steady population and commercial growth, supporting long-term demand. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. The business enjoys attractive margins relative to industry averages thanks to disciplined pricing and low overhead. A tenured team of 6 handles day-to-day operations; several key employees have been with the company for many years. What began as a small operation in 1994 has grown steadily through referrals, repeat customers, and a reputation for doing the job right. Systems, vendor relationships, and an experienced team are all in place for a smooth handover. The owner's role can be learned by a motivated buyer during the training period; industry experience is helpful but not essential. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. Opportunities of this quality and tenure rarely come to market in this category.
Open to financing 50% of the price over 3 years at 7% with an acceptable down payment.
Owner is retiring after 32 years in the business.
Seller offers 3 weeks of hands-on training, with phone support for 6 months after closing.
Modeling Home Services business · $654K
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SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for owner operated home services firms of similar size in Virginia; actual figures vary widely by trade, recurring revenue mix, and crew count, so treat as a ballpark only.
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