Sell Your General Construction Business

Buyers evaluating a general construction company look closely at your backlog, bonding capacity, repeat client relationships, and how much of the work depends on you personally versus a trained crew. Tangent Brokerage helps general contractors build a confidential valuation around these factors, then markets the business discreetly to buyers who understand construction cash flow and project timelines. With 35 years of combined brokerage experience and SBA lender relationships, we help you find a qualified buyer without disrupting active jobs or client relationships.

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Why Choose Tangent Brokerage?

Confidentiality Guaranteed: We prioritize discretion and protect your business's reputation during the sale.
Extensive Buyer Network: We connect you with motivated, qualified buyers for a smooth transition.
Personalized Valuation: In-depth valuation services tailored to your business for a fair, profitable selling price.
Seamless Process: From initial consultation to closing, we handle the details so you can focus on your business.

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Tangent Brokerage represents sellers throughout Chicagoland, the collar counties, Northwest Indiana, and southern Wisconsin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do buyers look for first in a general construction company?

Backlog and bonding capacity come first — buyers want to see committed work on the books and proof you can bond larger jobs, since that determines how much growth headroom the business has under new ownership. Repeat commercial or municipal clients, versus one-off residential jobs, also carry more weight than raw revenue.

How is a general contracting business valued?

Most general contractors sell for 1.5x to 5x Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE), with businesses that have documented project-management systems, a trained superintendent or PM staff, and low owner-dependence landing at the higher end. Customer concentration in a handful of GCs or developers pulls the multiple down.

Can I sell my construction business while active jobs are in progress?

Yes — most construction sales close with jobs still on the books. Tangent Brokerage markets the business confidentially so employees, subs, and clients aren't aware until you choose to tell them, and structures the transition so active contracts carry over to the buyer without disruption.