Sell Your Specialty Trades Business in Canada
Specialty trades businesses span an enormous range. Service-based trades with commercial maintenance contracts sell at solid multiples; pure-project trades sell at lower multiples. Specialty (high barrier-to-entry) trades like locksmithing, glass and security command premium multiples.
Why Selling a Specialty Trades Business Is Different
Generic business brokers handle this wrong. These are the specific challenges in your sector.
What Sophisticated Specialty Trades Buyers Look For
Build these into your business 12–24 months before listing, and your multiple rises 1–3 turns.
Who Buys Specialty Trades 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.
If you're the master tradesperson, the buyer is buying a job. Hire and train successors 12–18 months before listing.
Some specialty trades (glass, security, locksmith) have unique insurance and bonding requirements. Plan transition with insurer.
Commercial-heavy trades sell at higher multiples (recurring contracts) than residential (project-based).
What We Play Up in Your Marketing
These are the value drivers that move specialty trades buyers from interest to LOI.
Services Tailored for Specialty Trades Sales
Selling a specialty trades business requires specialized advisory at every stage. These are the services most relevant to your transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sector-specific questions specialty trades owners ask.
Ready to Sell Your Specialty Trades 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.