Established 25-Year Arborist Business | GM in Place | $500K in Assets
Location: Jackson County, MO (Kansas City Metro)
Gross Revenue: $900,000
Cash Flow (SDE): $150,000
FF&E Value: $500,000 (Included)
Established: 1997
The Opportunity: An Essential, AI-Proof Institution
In an era of automation, professional arboriculture remains one of the most durable and defensible "moats" in the home services sector. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Kansas City’s most respected tree care brands—a business built on 25 years of technical expertise, community trust, and essential service demand.
This is a turnkey acquisition designed for an investor or a strategic owner. With a seasoned General Manager already handling daily scheduling, crew management, and customer relations, the new owner can focus on high-level growth and capital allocation from day one.
Investment Highlights
- Decades of Brand Equity: Founded in 1997, this business is a local institution with deep roots in the KC market, boasting a consistent stream of referrals and repeat commercial contracts.
- Elite Reputation: A 4.8-star Google rating with over 100 reviews serves as a powerful organic marketing engine, ensuring high trust and low customer acquisition costs.
- Massive Asset Base: The sale includes $500,000 in high-value FF&E, including professional-grade cranes, aerial lifts, chippers, and trucks. You are stepping into a fully realized infrastructure without the lead times or capital hurdles of buying new.
- High-Margin Growth Engine: The specialized Plant Healthcare Division (disease diagnosis, pest management, and soil health) is on a rapid upward trajectory, offering higher margins and recurring revenue potential.
The "Unreplaceable" Advantage
Unlike digital services, tree care is fundamentally human. It requires certified arborists making high-stakes judgment calls in real-time. Whether it’s removing a storm-damaged oak or diagnosing a complex root disease, this work requires hands-on skill and heavy machinery that algorithms cannot replicate. This is a business built for long-term stability in a changing economy.
Strategic Growth Levers
While the business currently thrives on its reputation, significant upside exists for a growth-oriented buyer:
1. Commercial Expansion: Increase the focus on multi-family, municipal, and corporate maintenance contracts.
2. Digital Marketing: Launch targeted ad campaigns to supplement the existing organic flow.
3. Regional Scaling: Leverage the $500k equipment fleet to expand services deeper into the surrounding Kansas City metropolitan area.
Facility & Transition
- Team: 11 full-time employees, led by an experienced GM.
- Real Estate: The operations facility is owned by the seller and available for $800,000 (not included in the business asking price).
- Support: The seller is committed to a smooth handoff and is willing to provide training for as long as needed, though the presence of the GM minimizes the learning curve for a new owner.
