Sell Your Construction Business in Canada
Construction businesses sell at lower multiples than service trades because of project-based revenue, surety bonding requirements, and key-personnel risk. But sophisticated sellers in the right sub-segments (commercial GCs, specialty subs, design-build firms) can achieve solid prices when sale preparation is done right.
Why Selling a Construction Business Is Different
Generic business brokers handle this wrong. These are the specific challenges in your sector.
What Sophisticated Construction Buyers Look For
Build these into your business 12–24 months before listing, and your multiple rises 1–3 turns.
Who Buys Construction Businesses in Canada
We've mapped the active buyer universe for your sector.
Industry-Specific Challenges We Handle
The deal-breakers we've seen — and how we address each one.
Bonding capacity rarely transfers. Buyer must qualify with their surety. Plan for 60–90 days of surety underwriting.
Signed contracts are an asset but not on the balance sheet. We document and value backlog separately.
Personal guarantees on bonds, leases, vehicle loans need to be released at close. Plan transition with lender and surety.
What We Play Up in Your Marketing
These are the value drivers that move construction buyers from interest to LOI.
Services Tailored for Construction Sales
Selling a construction business requires specialized advisory at every stage. These are the services most relevant to your transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sector-specific questions construction owners ask.
Ready to Sell Your Construction Business?
Confidential, no-obligation conversation. Tell us about your business, your timeline, and your goals. We'll respond with a written engagement proposal within 24 hours.