Construction - Special Trades | Services - Landscaping & Yard Services

Asking Price	$105,000	Inventory	$29,000*
Gross Income	$133,975	Real Estate
Cash Flow	$50,480	Year Established	1990
FF&E	$20,000*	Employees	0

* included in the asking price

** not included in the asking price

This business installs fences and decks. It is skilled in all materials, including vinyl, cedar, composite, iron, chain link, ornamental steel, and aluminum. This business is well established, serving the Treasure Valley for 18 years. Most business comes via word of mouth, due to its excellent, honest reputation among developers and homeowners and a strong presence in three phone books. In 2008, business has been 75 percent replacement fence and 25 percent installation of new fences. In 2007 the rations were 50/50. In 2007, business was 80 percent residential and 20 percent commercial; in 2008 it has been mostly residential. The owner gets requests for patio covers, and staining and washing, but so far has stayed with fence installation.

Facilities: The owner keeps assets and inventory on two parcels of private property. It can easily be relocated into a normal sized backyard or put into a regular sized storage space.

Competition: Larger competitors have to charge more to cover high overhead costs. Due to low overhead, company sells at the similar prices as larger competitors and capture larger margins. The company s years in business play a key role in competing against other competitors. After 18 years, the number of satisfied customers is so large that repeat and referral business keeps the company busy year round.

Growth/Expansion: The business has actually benefited from the downturn in the economy, as people are improving and expanding their own properties as opposed to selling and moving.

Financing: Negotiable

Support/Training: Owner will provide 40 hours of training at no additional cost to the successful buyer. If more training is desired, that can be negotiated.

Reason Selling: Owner is ready for career change after 18 years.