Established Construction Service Business

Emergency & Urgent Service of Overhead Doors & Security Grilles

Inventory:

$2,000
Included in asking price

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E):

$16,000
Included in asking price

Employees:

4 (3 Full-time, 1 Part-time)

Facilities:

Leased commercial space featuring office (approx. 240 sq ft) plus warehouse/storage, ideally suited for service operations with shop capabilities. Lease is assumable by a buyer; current terms negotiable

Competition:

The Company operates in a specialized industry with meaningful barriers to entry that support long-term stability. Manufacturers, contractors, and end users seek the Company for its responsiveness, work quality, and problem-solving reputation. A key differentiator is high-margin emergency service, including late-night, overnight, urgent, and out-of-area response. Customers call the Company when time-sensitive issues threaten operations or site security, such as when a security grille cannot be closed after hours. The Company is a preferred installer for select manufacturers and customers when the Company performs installation only, without bidding or buying primary materials. This can reduce working-capital and cash-flow burdens while preserving attractive project revenue. The business is not the lowest-cost provider. Instead, its culture emphasizes doing the work correctly, being responsive, taking pride in the result, and charging accordingly.

Growth & Expansion:

The business has grown primarily through existing relationships rather than outbound selling or digital lead generation, creating room for more intentional business development, manufacturer outreach, direct contact with property and facility managers, and a stronger online presence. A buyer seeking recurring revenue may see an opportunity to add maintenance programs to an established repeat-customer base. The Company may also benefit from a labor structure better aligned with the current mix of service work and manufacturer-driven installation projects, subject to applicable legal, contractual, and ownership-structure considerations. The seller has deferred this transition in anticipation of a sale, as unwinding the current structure can be complex without an ownership change. Buyers should also understand that the Company’s reputation depends on dependable execution, responsive communication, and employee willingness to handle urgent and off-hours work.

Financing:

seller willing to carry $50,000

Support & Training:

The seller is prepared to provide a meaningful transition period to support continuity and relationship transfer. The proposed transition includes 3 months of full-time involvement following closing, followed by up to 9 months of availability on an as-needed basis for questions, guidance, and operating decisions.
If field work is requested beyond the initial 3-month transition period, that work would be performed at an agreed-upon rate. This transition structure is intended to help a buyer become comfortable with customers, manufacturers, operating rhythms, and the specialized nature of the work while still creating a clear path to independent ownership.

Reason for Selling:

Retirement.

Location:

Snohomish County, WA