Asking Price: $895,000SBA Pre-Qualified | Mech Design & Engrg. Firm
Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County
SellerForce® presents an SBA Pre-Qualified Design and Construction firm that has been a vital player in the Southeastern United States for 29 years. The company excels in HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, and humidity control, offering unparalleled design and construction document services. The company is led by an owner with 57 years of engineering experience, and it has earned a reputation for designs that work for the first time; many clients openly call it the best in the field.This is an SBA pre-qualified business, which means a qualified buyer can step in with just a 10% down payment, with the balance amortized over 10 years at highly competitive interest rates. Their revenue model is built on fixed-fee construction document packages, backed by hourly consulting at $250 plus mileage. A typical project runs about $7,500 with a $2,500 minimum, and the team has handled assignments valued as high as $20 million. Most jobs wrap up in about three weeks, allowing the firm to complete between 60 and 100 projects a year. Their portfolio spans schools, gymnasiums, retail showrooms, manufacturing plants, and even a power generation facility, making them a force to be reckoned with in commercial mechanical design.With 20 to 30 active accounts, mostly architects along with commercial contractors and private owners, the firm holds a repeat-client rate of about 80%. The firm has about $150,000 in contracted backlog, four projects in progress, and a major downtown hotel project expected to start in January. Three licensed PEs are on the team, the company holds Certificates of Authority in three states and is registered to work in a fourth, and they have never faced a single claim or lawsuit. A buyer also inherits an in-house library of design details and specifications, along with electronic records for every project the firm has completed.Growth opportunities are wide open. The firm has focused almost entirely on their home metro market, leaving the rest of their four-state licensed territory largely untapped. Hiring an electrical engineer would let the company offer full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design under one roof, a service most of their architect clients already need. The business does not advertise, as referrals and word of mouth have kept the schedule full. A buyer who puts a basic marketing program in place, adds engineering staff, and builds new partnerships with contractors and developers could take on far more volume. The owner chose to keep the firm small, so today’s numbers reflect a ceiling set by choice, not by demand.The owner is ready to support a transition for up to two years and is open to staying on in a consulting role, giving a new owner time to get to know long-standing clients. The company-owned office is available to a buyer, software licenses and technical resources transfer with the sale, and the business can run from another location if needed. A buyer does not need to hold a license personally, since the company can hire a licensed PE to meet state requirements. With a clean record, a steady flow of work, and a practice grounded in ethical work and public safety, this acquisition offers a unique chance for a technically qualified buyer or an established firm to step into a respected operation. A buyer with an eye for expanding design services will find significant upside in new territories, a new service line, and a client base that already trusts the work. The current owner, who is extensively involved in all facets of the business, is willing to support the transition post-sale, offering valuable insights and continuity to the new owner. Contact SellerForce® today to explore this unique opportunity further!Key Valuation Points• SBA Pre-Qualified• 29-Year-Old Business• 80% Repeat Client Rate• $150,000 Current Project Backlog• 60-100 Projects Completed Annually• 20-30 Active Clients• Zero Marketing• Licensed in 3 StatesCode Name: KeystoneSF700
