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Custom Outdoor Lighting Contractor - $234K SDE - Seller Financing
Business Description
Overview
Established nearly four decades ago, this high-end outdoor lighting design and installation contractor specializes in creating custom, artistic lighting systems for luxury homes and select commercial properties throughout Southern California.
The company is known for its design expertise, precision installations, and loyal clientele, supported by hundreds of five-star online reviews. Repeat and maintenance clients represent about 40% of total revenue, ensuring reliable cash flow and ongoing work.
Highlights
• $1M+ annual revenue with $238K in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings
• Long-tenured crew; most employees 10+ years
• 5-vehicle fleet and ~4000 sq. ft. facility
• Average project size ~$12,000; gross margins near 65%
• Minimal marketing — inbound leads from SEO and online reputation
• Maintenance agreements drive recurring income
• Seller financing offered to qualified buyers
Financials
2025: Revenue: $638,019 (Jan- August)
2024: Revenue: $1,002,675 | SDE $250,246
2023: Revenue: $1,177,607 | SDE $226,999
2022: Revenue: $1,409,916 | SDE $225,267
Operations
Projects are managed entirely in-house, from consultation and design through installation and maintenance. Proposals feature AI-enhanced visual renderings that show homeowners realistic nighttime views of their property before installation, resulting in strong close rates and high customer satisfaction.
Ideal Buyer
This opportunity is best suited for:
• Electrical or landscape lighting contractors looking to expand into a high-margin design niche
• Home-automation or AV integrators seeking to add complementary outdoor lighting services
• Design-minded entrepreneurs who enjoy creative, client-facing work and managing small, skilled crews
A new owner will replace the founder’s design/sales role and can either hire or assign an office manager for administrative duties (already factored into SDE).
An ideal buyer would hold, or quickly obtain, the C-10 electrical license.
Growth Opportunities
• Expand service area into other Southern California regions.
• Add a dedicated salesperson to capture untapped leads
• Partner with builders, landscape architects, or home-automation firms
• Increase recurring revenue through expanded maintenance programs
Transition
Ownership is preparing for retirement after nearly 40 years and will provide a comprehensive training and transition period to ensure a smooth handoff with staff, clients, and suppliers.
Established nearly four decades ago, this high-end outdoor lighting design and installation contractor specializes in creating custom, artistic lighting systems for luxury homes and select commercial properties throughout Southern California.
The company is known for its design expertise, precision installations, and loyal clientele, supported by hundreds of five-star online reviews. Repeat and maintenance clients represent about 40% of total revenue, ensuring reliable cash flow and ongoing work.
Highlights
• $1M+ annual revenue with $238K in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings
• Long-tenured crew; most employees 10+ years
• 5-vehicle fleet and ~4000 sq. ft. facility
• Average project size ~$12,000; gross margins near 65%
• Minimal marketing — inbound leads from SEO and online reputation
• Maintenance agreements drive recurring income
• Seller financing offered to qualified buyers
Financials
2025: Revenue: $638,019 (Jan- August)
2024: Revenue: $1,002,675 | SDE $250,246
2023: Revenue: $1,177,607 | SDE $226,999
2022: Revenue: $1,409,916 | SDE $225,267
Operations
Projects are managed entirely in-house, from consultation and design through installation and maintenance. Proposals feature AI-enhanced visual renderings that show homeowners realistic nighttime views of their property before installation, resulting in strong close rates and high customer satisfaction.
Ideal Buyer
This opportunity is best suited for:
• Electrical or landscape lighting contractors looking to expand into a high-margin design niche
• Home-automation or AV integrators seeking to add complementary outdoor lighting services
• Design-minded entrepreneurs who enjoy creative, client-facing work and managing small, skilled crews
A new owner will replace the founder’s design/sales role and can either hire or assign an office manager for administrative duties (already factored into SDE).
An ideal buyer would hold, or quickly obtain, the C-10 electrical license.
Growth Opportunities
• Expand service area into other Southern California regions.
• Add a dedicated salesperson to capture untapped leads
• Partner with builders, landscape architects, or home-automation firms
• Increase recurring revenue through expanded maintenance programs
Transition
Ownership is preparing for retirement after nearly 40 years and will provide a comprehensive training and transition period to ensure a smooth handoff with staff, clients, and suppliers.
About the Business
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 4,080
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Financing Options
- $313K Down, $581K note
Listing Info
- ID
- 2433006
- Listing Views
- 120
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