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Businesses built on long-term commercial maintenance contracts, with a diversified client base and a management team that can operate independently of the owner, tend to be valued at a premium. Businesses with emerging capabilities in areas such as Biodiversity Net Gain, ecological management, or arboriculture are increasingly attracting attention from buyers at higher valuations." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does it take to sell a landscaping business?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most sell-side processes for landscaping businesses take between six and twelve months from the point of instructing an adviser to completion. This covers the preparation phase, the buyer identification and approach phase, the offer and negotiation phase, and legal due diligence. Businesses that have prepared well in advance (clean financial records, documented contracts, up-to-date compliance certifications) tend to move through the process more quickly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens to my staff when I sell?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Employees are protected under TUPE (the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006). TUPE requires the buyer to preserve the terms and conditions of transferring employees, including pay, holiday entitlement, and continuous service. The major consolidators in the UK, including Nurture Group and idverde, have built explicit commitments to retaining and investing in the workforces of businesses they acquire. Nurture Group extended its Real Living Wage commitment to the 1,400 employees who joined from Tivoli Group in November 2024." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need BALI membership to sell my business?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "BALI membership is not a legal requirement for selling a landscaping business, and its absence alone would not prevent a sale. However, BALI accreditation does affect the commercial profile of your business, particularly if you serve commercial clients who require it as a supply chain standard. Strong BALI accreditation, combined with CHAS or Constructionline and a clean health and safety record, tells a compelling compliance story to buyers and removes a potential area of due diligence scrutiny." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need to stay on after selling?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most acquirers will ask the owner to remain involved for a period of 6 to 24 months following completion. The length depends on how dependent the business is on you personally. A business with a strong management team may allow for a shorter handover and a higher proportion of cash at completion. A design-led or consultancy-heavy business where you are the primary client-facing professional will typically require a longer commitment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What fees do M&A advisors charge?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Sell-side M&A advisory fees typically comprise a modest upfront retainer and a success fee paid on completion. The success fee is calculated as a percentage of the enterprise value achieved. Advisers should always disclose their full fee structure clearly before engagement. Be cautious of advisers who charge very high retainers but low or no success fees, as this misaligns incentives." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I sell to a corporate group like Ground Control or idverde?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The major corporate groups in UK landscaping all have dedicated M&A teams. idverde has a specific \"Grow With Us\" M&A page and a named Head of M&A. However, approaching a trade buyer directly without adviser representation carries significant risks. Without an adviser, you are likely to accept terms below what a competitive process would achieve. 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Exit on your own terms. You have spent decades building a business that keeps commercial estates, public spaces, and private gardens looking their best across the UK and US. You deserve to know exactly what your company is worth, which acquirers are actively buying, and how to secure the best outcome for you, your team, and your clients. 13,000+ Self-Registered Acquirers 12 to 16 Week Average Timeline Confidential Process Strictly confidential Company website URL Get Your Free Valuation Report **Strictly confidential.** Your personalized report is prepared by our internal team alone, the founder, head of M&A and associates. It is never shown to buyers or anyone outside the deal team without your permission. Already know your number? Get your free buyer list instead [Learn more about the valuation and value drivers report](/valuation) ![Landscaping business owner standing confidently in a well-maintained commercial garden](/illustrations/landscaping-hero-owner.webp) Who Is Buying ## Some of the Serial Acquirers in the _Landscaping Space_ These are a handful of the PE-backed platforms, national operators, and strategic consolidators currently acquiring landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses in the UK and US. Our network includes over 13,000 registered acquirers with defined search criteria. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Ground Control ![idverde logo](https://img.logo.dev/idverde.com?token=pk_GsaOcEGSSjSWsfjUlpNdIg&size=64&retina=true&fallback=404)idverde Nurture Group (inc. Tivoli) Glendale Services ![Bartlett Tree Experts logo](https://img.logo.dev/bartletttreeexperts.com?token=pk_GsaOcEGSSjSWsfjUlpNdIg&size=64&retina=true&fallback=404)Bartlett Tree Experts 🇺🇸 United States ![BrightView Holdings logo](https://img.logo.dev/brightview.com?token=pk_GsaOcEGSSjSWsfjUlpNdIg&size=64&retina=true&fallback=404)BrightView Holdings ![Yellowstone Landscape logo](https://img.logo.dev/yellowstonelandscape.com?token=pk_GsaOcEGSSjSWsfjUlpNdIg&size=64&retina=true&fallback=404)Yellowstone Landscape ![Mariani Premier Group logo](https://img.logo.dev/marianipremiergroup.com?token=pk_GsaOcEGSSjSWsfjUlpNdIg&size=64&retina=true&fallback=404)Mariani Premier Group Sperber Landscape Companies ![Landscape Workshop logo](https://img.logo.dev/landscapeworkshop.com?token=pk_GsaOcEGSSjSWsfjUlpNdIg&size=64&retina=true&fallback=404)Landscape Workshop \+ 13,000 more registered acquirers with defined search criteria Before You Speak to Anyone ## What Every Landscaping Owner _Needs to Know_ You have probably been approached. National operators, PE-backed platforms, trade buyers looking to add density in your region. But most owners have no idea who is genuinely buying, who has the capital to close, and who will waste months of your time. Without competing offers, there is no leverage. The buyer sets the pace, anchors low, and waits. ### "Is my contract book actually worth anything?" Your maintenance contracts are the backbone of your business, but buyers will scrutinise every detail: contract length, renewal rates, client concentration, and whether the relationships sit with you personally or with your team. Without a structured process, the true value of your recurring revenue goes unrecognised. ### "What happens to my team after I sell?" Your operatives, supervisors, and managers are the reason your clients renew. If the buyer cuts pay, changes rosters, or dismantles the culture you have built, your best people leave. The wrong acquirer can undo years of loyalty and destroy the operational quality your contracts depend on. ### "Will my fleet and assets drag the price down?" Aged equipment, undocumented maintenance histories, and outstanding finance agreements all reduce what a buyer is willing to pay. Buyers deduct estimated replacement costs from the enterprise value. If your fleet is not in order, the price drops before negotiations even begin. Track Record ## What Our Clients _Say_ 22+ Exits Advised Multiple Competing Bidders per Process <90 days Engagement to Competitive Offers Saim, Founder of a Lancashire, UK-based online pharmacy. Together with the USA-based strategic acquirer, revenue has grown >10x since the acquisition. 4 competing offers. 9 weeks to close. "8 buyers got in touch with the help of their tech. 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