Acquisition Opportunity: Midwest Landscape Architecture And Design Firm For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Leasehold Rent:

$64,740 per annum

Living Accommodation:

None.

Location:

Midwest

Premises Details:

The Company operates from two professional offices in the Midwest, each approximately 1,200 square feet with open-concept workstations. The headquarters office is owned by an affiliated entity of the founding partners and can be leased to a buyer if desired, but may not be necessary to support continued growth; the second office, where most of the staff is located, is leased from a third party. The business is asset-light, with labor and office occupancy as its only material costs.

Size in square feet:

Two offices of approx. 1,200 SF each (~2,400 SF total)

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

Add capacity – The firm is operating at full capacity; additional staff would convert existing demand into revenue, and management estimates the current facilities can support $5–6 million of annual volume. Geographic expansion – The firm can extend into additional regions and near-state markets, with or without a new office. Leverage recent scale wins – Large park and recreation commissions won over the last three years provide marquee references to win similar work with new clients. Formalize business development – Marketing currently relies on relationships and referrals, leaving trade-show presence and structured networking untapped. Platform synergies – An architecture, engineering, or planning acquirer could add in-house landscape architecture, cross-sell to its own public clients, and capture fees now paid to outside landscape architects. Green infrastructure demand – Rising public priorities for stormwater management, resilience, and urban tree canopy align with the firm's award-winning expertise.

Competition / Market:

Specialist in a generalist market – The firm is one of the few remaining single-discipline landscape architecture practices in its markets, where most competitors are architect- or engineer-led multidisciplinary firms. Relationship-driven revenue – Approximately 90% of work comes from returning clients, about half of engagements are negotiated directly without an RFP, and multiple client relationships exceed 20 years. Premium pricing – Where the firm does compete, fees are typically above average, and most clients select the firm on value rather than price. Resilient public-sector base – Municipal, parks, K-12, and higher education projects are funded through public budgets, bonds, and grants, insulating the firm from private development cycles. Recognized design leadership – The firm has been named "Firm of the Year" by its state ASLA chapter and has earned numerous honor and merit awards for design. Stable, credentialed team – Average employee tenure exceeds 10 years, only three employees have left since 2006, and 75% of staff are licensed with the balance pursuing licensure. Considerations – The firm currently operates at full capacity, and the two founding partners plan to retire following a transition period.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

Mon–Fri business working hours

Employees:

8

Years established:

2006

Other Information

Support & training:

The owner is willing to remain involved for six months up to two years to support a smooth transition.

Owner financing:

Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.

Financing available:

Purchase price structure dependent on total valuation and buyer profile.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$50,000

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