The $2M Broward County Civil Site Contractor That Just Dropped — And Why You Should Care

The $2M Broward County Civil Site Contractor That Just Dropped — And Why You Should Care

Let's cut straight to it. A well-established civil site contractor serving the Coral Springs and broader Broward County market has just been listed for $2,000,000 — and the financials behind this deal are the kind that make serious buyers stop scrolling and start dialing.

We're talking $2,930,176 in trailing twelve-month revenue, $866,339 in seller's discretionary earnings, and $485,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment included in the deal. That's not a lifestyle business. That's a real, cash-flowing operation with infrastructure, equipment, and a client base already in place.

Good Florida construction deals do not sit on the market.

What This Business Actually Does — And Why That Matters

This isn't a general contractor doing kitchen remodels. This is a civil site contractor — the kind of company that handles excavation, grading, turf services, and site preparation for commercial, infrastructure, and residential developers across South Florida.

Think about what that means in the context of Broward County right now. Coral Springs alone has seen major apartment complex developments, infrastructure upgrades, and commercial buildouts accelerating through 2025 and into 2026. Civil site work is the first thing that happens on any job site. These companies are booked before the architects finish their drawings.

The business comes with $485,000 in equipment — trucks, excavators, and site machinery that would cost significantly more to acquire new. For a buyer, that's not overhead. That's a head start.

Breaking Down the Numbers: Is $2M the Right Price?

Here's the honest broker math. At $866K in SDE and a $2M asking price, you're looking at roughly a 2.3x SDE multiple. For a well-established civil contractor in South Florida with real equipment and a proven revenue base? That's competitive — and frankly, it's on the lower end of what we're seeing for comparable businesses.

Smaller Florida construction companies typically trade at 2x–4x SDE. Larger firms with EBITDA above $1M can command 3x–6x EBITDA. This listing sits right in the sweet spot where SBA financing becomes very accessible — and where a qualified buyer can potentially structure a deal with 10–20% down through an SBA 7(a) loan.

Real talk: the SBA lending environment for construction acquisitions right now is the best it's been in years.

Interest rates have stabilized. Lenders are actively competing for qualified construction acquisition deals. If you have solid personal financials and relevant industry experience, you can get this deal done with significantly less capital than you might think.

Why Coral Springs and Broward County Are Heating Up Right Now

Florida adds over 1,000 new residents every single day. That's not a talking point — that's a construction pipeline. Every one of those residents needs housing, roads, utilities, and commercial infrastructure. And Broward County, anchored by cities like Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Hollywood, is right in the middle of it.

The 2026 Dodge Construction Outlook projects a 5% advance in total U.S. construction starts to $713 billion. Florida is expected to outperform the national average, driven by continued population inflows and a massive backlog of permitted but not-yet-started projects.

Coral Springs specifically has seen significant developer activity — including a major 377-unit apartment complex currently in permitting at University Drive, and ongoing commercial corridor development throughout the city. Civil site contractors in this market are not looking for work. The work is looking for them.

The Florida Construction M&A Market: What 2025 Taught Us

Florida's construction sector hit a peak of 19 tracked acquisitions in 2025 — the highest volume recorded between 2012 and 2026. Private equity firms, national construction groups, and regional consolidators were all active buyers. The recurring themes? Trade contractor platforms, buy-and-build strategies, and geographic clustering in South Florida.

Some of the notable 2025 deals that closed in this market:

• Moss acquired Ellison Construction (Tampa) in December 2025, expanding its Florida footprint.
• Construction Partners, Inc. acquired P&S Paving (Daytona Beach) in October 2025, targeting the I-95 corridor.
• Stronghouse Solutions acquired Gustafson Roofing in July 2025, establishing a Southeast Florida hub.
• Osceola Capital recapitalized GC Restoration to form Fortify Restoration, launching a structural restoration platform in Miami.

So what does this tell you? Sophisticated buyers are not waiting for perfect conditions. They're moving on quality assets when they appear — because quality assets in South Florida construction don't stay available for long.

What Buyers Need to Know Before Making an Offer

Here's what nobody tells you about buying a Florida construction business: the license transfer is the part that trips people up. Florida contractor licenses — whether it's a CGC (Certified General Contractor), CRC (Certified Roofing Contractor), or specialty trade license — are individual-specific and non-transferable.

That means you either need to hold the license yourself, hire a qualifying agent, or negotiate a transition period where the seller's license covers operations while you get yours. This is manageable — but it needs to be addressed in the purchase agreement from day one. Don't let it be a surprise at closing.

Other key due diligence items for this type of acquisition:

• Backlog of signed contracts — a 6–12 month backlog is a major value driver and de-risks the transition.
• Client concentration — if 60% of revenue comes from one developer, that's a risk factor worth negotiating on price.
• Equipment condition and maintenance records — the $485K in FF&E is only worth that if it's been maintained.
• Key employee retention — experienced foremen and project managers are the real asset. Make sure they're staying.

Who's the Right Buyer for This Deal?

This listing is ideal for a few different buyer profiles. First, an experienced construction professional — a project manager, superintendent, or trade contractor — who's ready to step into ownership. You already know the business. You just need the right vehicle.

Second, a strategic acquirer — a larger contractor, PE-backed platform, or regional construction group looking to add Broward County civil site capacity. The revenue base and equipment fleet make this a clean tuck-in acquisition.

Third, a qualified outside buyer with SBA financing and a plan to hire strong operational management. The business has the infrastructure. It needs an owner who can grow it.

What it's NOT right for: passive investors expecting to collect checks without involvement. Construction businesses require active ownership, especially during a transition.

The Bottom Line

A $2M civil site contractor in Coral Springs and Broward County with nearly $3M in revenue and $866K in cash flow is a serious opportunity in one of Florida's most active construction markets. The multiples are fair, the SBA financing environment is favorable, and the underlying demand drivers — population growth, infrastructure spend, developer activity — aren't going anywhere.

If this sounds like your next move, Sun Biz Broker is here to help you evaluate it, structure it, and close it. We specialize in South Florida business acquisitions across Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and the entire Broward and Palm Beach County corridor. Visit sunbizbroker.com or reach out directly to get a confidential conversation started. The right deal doesn't wait — and neither should you.