Industry: Garden Maintenance Services
Years in Operation:12
Location: Canberra, ACT
Ownership: Company
Asking Price: $995,000.00
About the Business
This well established gardening business has been delivering high-quality garden maintenance services for 12 successful years. With a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism and attention to detail, the business has cultivated a loyal client base including residential homeowners, property managers, strata managers and small commercial accounts. This has all been grown organically through word of mouth and high work standards.
Operating with low overheads and strong margins, the business has demonstrated consistent profitability year after year. It is ideally positioned for a new owner to step in and continue operations immediately, with potential to expand through marketing and new service offerings (landscaping etc.).
We currently work a 4 day work week (38hrs per week), offering work/life balance opportunities to owners and staff.
Services Offered
Regular and one-off garden maintenance (mowing, pruning, hedge trimming, weeding)
Lawn care and treatments
Basic irrigation maintenance and installation
Seasonal planting and garden clean ups
Mulching
Minor hardscaping (paving, retaining walls)
Financial Highlights
Consistent annual revenue growth
Low overhead, high repeat customer rate
Financial statements available upon request (subject to NDA)
Client Base
70% residential / 30% commercial/strata. 500 + regular clients
High rate of repeat business
Long term clients, some relationships extending over 10 years
Referrals and word of mouth are primary lead source. No advertising required
Assets included in Sale
Fully equipped service vehicle (x8)
Range of professional-grade gardening tools and equipment
Client database with schedules and history
Business name, branding, Facebook page
Established supplier relationships
Streamlined systems for scheduling and invoicing
10 experienced staff members (3+ years gardening experience) 8 other staff members
Growth Opportunities
Expand into new service areas (irrigation install, landscaping, landscape design)
Enhance digital marketing and social media presence
Hire additional staff to take on more clients
Opportunity to lease or buy business operating premisis
Why this Business
Turnkey operation with proven systems
Reputation built over 12 years of quality service
Excellent lifestyle business with flexible hours
Strong foundation with room to grow
Interested buyers will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to receiving detailed financials and client information
Additional Details
Price: $995,000
State: Australian Capital Territory
Years Est.: 12
Turnover: $2,000,000