Established Inspection Business with Technical Services

Building inspection for sale in Upstate New York

Asking price

$726,000

Revenue

$789,216

Cash flow

$219,383

About this business

Company Overview: This business is a home inspection and environmental services company established in 1988. It serves customers across Upstate New York and has built a long record in a technical, trust-based field. The company supports real estate, property, and environmental needs for homeowners, real estate channels, contractors, and other property-related customers. It is known for its long operating history, trained staff, and broad service base. The business operates from owned real estate that may be available in a sale, though the company is also described as relocatable and requires very little real estate footprint (mainly for radon inventory like fans, pipe, and fittings).

Product & Customer Base: The company provides home inspections, radon testing and mitigation, indoor air and related testing, asbestos testing, mold testing, and other environmental services. Environmental work makes up most revenue, with home inspections making up the balance. Customers come through online search, referrals, paid ads, sales activity, partnerships, and long-standing industry relationships. The largest customers represent about one-fifth of revenue, which shows some repeat project demand without heavy reliance on one buyer. Work is mainly project-based, so churn is not viewed as a key measure.

Operations & Team: Day to day, the business is run by a small core team with clear roles. The owner oversees general operations, prepares many quotes, manages sales and planning, and still performs some technical testing work. One team member handles home inspections, another leads radon testing, mitigation, and related indoor air work, an installer supports field jobs, and an office manager handles key office and coordination tasks. The company also brings in added skilled labor for larger jobs when needed, which lets it take on bigger projects without carrying a large fixed staff. Several team members have been with the company for many years, and new hires can take several months to train. The work requires state and industry licenses, which creates a real barrier to entry and should be planned for during transition. This is not an opportunity for an absentee owner.

Growth: The business has shown durable demand over many years, helped by its strong name in the market, steady referral channels, and a service mix weighted toward environmental testing and mitigation. While work is project-based, the company benefits from repeat referral sources, online lead flow, and ongoing property needs. Growth can come from more digital marketing, deeper referral partner outreach, added licensed staff, wider regional coverage, and more focus on environmental services such as radon, mold, asbestos, and indoor air work. A buyer could also use the company’s equipment base, licenses, and field team to pursue more large projects.

Transition: The owner is selling to retire and wind down after many years in the business. They are willing to provide strong support after closing, including at least one year of full-time involvement and part-time help for a longer period if needed. This support can help with customer and referral handoffs, staff continuity, quoting, technical work, and license planning. A buyer should expect a hands-on handover, especially because the company’s work is regulated and the owner still plays a key role in operations and relationships.