ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL PAINTING BUSINESS | $479K+ 2026 YTD REVENUE | FULL ACQUISITION OR FLEXIBLE PARTNERSHIP STRUCTURES ($125,000–$295,000)
A 100% acquisition at $295,000 is preferred; however, flexible partnership proposals to purchase a 30%–80% ownership stake may also be considered, with investment options ranging from $125,000 to $250,000.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The business is currently managed remotely by an owner based in Alberta. Operations have intentionally focused on selected higher-margin commercial projects, while the residential division and broader local sales opportunities have not been actively pursued.
The business operated at a deliberately reduced level for approximately four years. During that period, it did not actively pursue new clients and accepted primarily occasional projects from existing customers. The objective was to maintain established client relationships and the subcontractor network rather than maximize revenue.
The business may be acquired outright, or the seller may retain a 20%–70% ownership interest alongside a qualified local operating partner.
OPERATING MODEL
The company operates through established independent subcontractors who provide and manage their painting crews. There are currently no direct painting employees or traditional payroll.
The owner’s responsibilities primarily include:
- Responding to inquiries
- Preparing and approving quotations
- Client communication
- Project coordination
- Invoicing and payment administration
- Occasional client meetings and site inspections
Routine remote administration averages approximately one to two hours per week, excluding occasional site visits and project-specific requirements.
The incoming buyer or operating partner would assume responsibility for local consultations, project launches and operational oversight. Field painting experience is not necessarily required, although experience in business management, construction, estimating or sales would be beneficial.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2024
- Gross revenue: $106,238
- Net income: $10,023
- Operations remained limited primarily to work from existing and repeat clients.
2025 – Partial Operating Year
- Gross revenue: $128,054
- Net Income : $25,319
- Operations became more active during the winter, with a focus on selected commercial projects.
2026 – Year to Date
- Gross invoiced revenue: $479,745
- Preliminary estimated income: Approximately $147,000
- Estimated operating margin: Approximately 30% before corporate tax and final year-end adjustments
CUSTOMERS AND LEAD GENERATION
The company has longstanding relationships with several commercial customers that provide repeat opportunities. Project frequency varies according to each customer’s maintenance, renovation and construction requirements.
The business currently relies primarily on:
- Organic search visibility (SEO)
- An established website
- A five-star Google Business Profile with more than 160 reviews
- Repeat commercial customers
- Referrals and historical brand recognition
The company currently receives approximately 4–20 residential and commercial inquiries per week, subject to seasonal fluctuations. Due to the owner’s location, inquiries are heavily filtered, and only selected commercial opportunities are presently accepted.
No active advertising campaign is currently being operated.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
The business is currently limited by the owner’s location rather than a lack of demand. A local owner could:
- Price more competitively by removing the travel and hotel costs currently added to quotations
- Handle consultations and site visits personally instead of relying on subcontractors
- Improve sales follow-up and build stronger client relationships
- Accept more incoming work, as approximately 70% of inquiries are currently filtered or declined
- Start paid advertising, which the company does not currently use
- Reactivate the residential painting division
- Start good ads advertising, which the company does not currently use
A buyer with sales, construction, or estimating experience would be exceptionally well-positioned to convert more inquiries and grow the business locally. Alternatively, an owner with no prior industry experience can easily step into this turnkey operation; for non-experienced buyers, it is highly recommended to hire a professional salesperson to manage local consultations and customer follow-up while the owner oversees the business from a high-level administrative position.
PARTNERSHIP OPTION
The seller may consider selling a 30%–80% ownership stake, allowing the seller to retain a 20%–70% interest depending on the agreed structure. This would allow a qualified buyer to participate as a local operating partner at an investment level appropriate to the ownership percentage being acquired.
This structure could provide additional continuity during the ownership transition while aligning the seller’s interests with the company’s future performance.
The ownership percentage, valuation, responsibilities, compensation, profit distributions, decision-making authority and future buyout provisions would be documented in a formal shareholders’ agreement.
A complete 100% acquisition at $295,000 remains available for a buyer seeking full ownership and control.
EQUIPMENT AND INVENTORY
More than $25,000 in estimated physical assets, including:
- Near-new Graco Ultra Max II 695 commercial sprayer
- Graco 495 airless sprayer
- 4,500 PSI commercial pressure washer
- Professional ladders
- Surface-preparation equipment
- Painting tools, machinery and related inventory
