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Sell My Construction Company
Sell your construction company with no upfront fees. We market your business to a wide network of qualified trade and investment buyers across 5 UK platforms. Construction businesses with strong order books are in consistent demand.
How to Value Your Construction Company
Construction businesses are typically valued at 2x–4x EBITDA. Key factors include the order book, recurring contracts, the workforce and plant/equipment included in the sale. Businesses with public sector contracts or framework agreements typically achieve higher multiples.
Listed Across All 5 Major UK Platforms
Your construction company listing is advertised simultaneously on BusinessesForSale.com, Rightbiz, Daltons Business, Business Sale Report and Bizsale.co.uk — the UK's five biggest business-for-sale marketplaces, collectively reaching hundreds of thousands of registered buyers.
Professional Information Memorandum
Every listing includes a professionally written Information Memorandum — a detailed document presenting your construction company to prospective buyers. It covers your trading history, financials, operations and growth potential.
NDA Protection on Every Enquiry
Every buyer must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before receiving any details about your construction company. Your identity, location and financial information remain completely confidential until you choose to reveal them.
No Upfront Fees — Ever
Listing your construction company is completely free. There are no upfront fees, no listing fees, no marketing fees and no monthly charges. You only pay our success fee when your business successfully completes.
Experienced UK Business Brokers
Our team are experienced business brokers who have sold businesses across every sector and every region of the UK. We guide you through every stage — from valuation and listing, to buyer qualification, negotiation and completion.
Key Value Drivers
- Strong, documented order book and pipeline
- Recurring contracts (maintenance, facilities management, local authority)
- CITB registration, ISO 9001 and relevant accreditations
- Established workforce with skilled trades and low turnover
- Owned plant and equipment with full service history
- Strong profit margins — ideally 10%+ net margin
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to separate personal assets from business assets before listing
- Overestimating the value of plant and equipment that is heavily depreciated
- Not having formal documentation for key contracts — letters of intent are insufficient
- Listing whilst the company is engaged in unresolved defects claims or litigation
- Not disclosing key man risk when the owner runs all client relationships
Who Buys This Type of Business?
Construction company buyers include large regional contractors acquiring specialist capability, private equity groups building construction platforms, trade buyers seeking workforce and plant to meet growing demand, and experienced site managers buying their first company. Businesses with recurring maintenance contracts and public sector work attract the widest buyer pool.
UK Market Demand
The UK construction market is running at near-record output levels, driven by housing delivery targets, energy infrastructure and public sector investment. Well-run construction companies with documented order books are selling quickly, often with competitive bidding from multiple trade buyers.
Common Questions
How is a construction company valued?
Construction companies are valued at 2x–4x EBITDA. The order book, recurring contract income, workforce, accreditations and plant/equipment all affect the multiple. Businesses with framework agreements or public sector contracts command premium valuations.
Can I sell my construction company with outstanding retention money?
Yes. Outstanding retention (money held back pending defects liability periods) should be clearly documented. Buyers will want to understand the timing of retention releases and ensure they are transferred properly at completion.
What CITB registration means for my sale value?
CITB registration demonstrates compliance with industry training levies and signals professionalism to buyers. Some tenders require CITB registration, so it adds value by confirming the business's eligibility for certain contracts.
Can a construction company be sold if it has outstanding defects claims?
Yes, but you must disclose all claims. Unresolved defects claims will be scrutinised in due diligence and buyers will either seek a price reduction or require escrow arrangements to cover potential liabilities.
Do subcontractors transfer with the sale of a construction company?
Subcontractors are not employees and TUPE doesn't apply to them. However, maintaining relationships with key subbies adds value. The buyer will want to speak to key subcontractors and suppliers as part of their due diligence.
What is the success fee?
Our success fee is only payable when contracts exchange and your sale successfully completes. There are no upfront fees, no listing fees and no monthly charges. Contact us for our current fee structure.
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