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Commercial Locker Installation

Schools, gyms, factories, and package rooms still need physical storage installed correctly

Bottom line

Worth studying, but do not buy without strong local proof.

Commercial locker installation companies furnish, install, repair, and retrofit lockers for schools, gyms, warehouses, employee changing rooms, public safety buildings, multifamily package rooms, and recreation centers. It is a niche subcontractor model where general contractors, facility managers, and architects need reliable measurement, anchoring, ADA-aware layouts, and punch-list cleanup.

Acquisition score
Margin · multiple · SBA data
60Strong
Avg revenue
$550K/yr
$180K–$1.6M range
Profit margin
24%
~$132K SDE
Multiple
1.8–3.8×
of SDE
Est. buy price
$238K–$502K
startup: $30K–$150K

How It Works

The operator estimates projects from drawings or site visits, orders metal, plastic laminate, phenolic, or smart lockers, schedules crews, installs bases and anchors, handles punch-list items, and returns for repair or reconfiguration work. Revenue comes from new construction packages, school summer projects, gym refreshes, multifamily package-locker installs, and recurring repair calls.

BizBite verdict

Watch / verify

Commercial Locker Installation has enough high-level data for a first look, but BizBite has not assigned a category-specific operating model yet. Treat the score as preliminary.

60Strong
low data confidence · 40/100medium financing fit

Why it may work

  • No strong positives yet. More verified data needed.

Be careful

  • !Source link status has not been verified yet
  • !No last-checked date yet
  • !No SBA category enrichment yet
  • !No category operating model yet
  • !Low data confidence

Deal Calculator

Priced off $132K SDE — can this deal service its own debt?

2.55×
DSCR · Lender-comfortable
Purchase multiple — 2.7× SDE ($355K)
Category range: 1.8×–3.8× SDE
Down payment — 10% ($36K)
SBA minimum equity injection is 10% for change-of-ownership
Interest rate — 10.50%
Typical SBA 7(a) range: 9.5–12% (prime-based)
Loan term — 10 years
Standard SBA 7(a): 10 years for business acquisition
Purchase price
$355K
2.7× of $132K SDE
Cash to close
$46K
$36K down + ~3% closing
Debt service
$4K/mo
$52K/yr on $320K loan
Cash-on-cash
174%
cash back in ~7 mo
Debt service coverage · what the lender sees
2.55×+$7K/mo after debt
Most SBA lenders want ≥1.25× coverage; 1.5×+ is a strong file.

SDE = revenue × margin estimate for this niche; it includes owner compensation, so budget your salary out of cash flow. Excludes working-capital injection, capex reserves, and taxes. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower.

Pros

  • +B2B project revenue with repeat GC and facility relationships
  • +Repair and retrofit work fills gaps between installs
  • +Specialized trade focus avoids competing with broad handymen
  • +Can expand into toilet partitions and restroom accessories

Cons

  • -Project timing can be lumpy
  • -Materials and freight delays can hurt margins
  • -Crews must handle jobsite safety, layout accuracy, and punch lists

Best For

Finish subcontractors, millwork installers, facilities-service operators, and buyers comfortable with commercial projects

Operating Costs

Costs include installer labor, tools, trucks, insurance, freight, storage, bonding on larger jobs, and working capital for materials. Margins improve with standard product lines, repeat GC relationships, and disciplined change-order control.

Where to Buy

Salsbury Industries – Commercial Lockers

Manufacturer category showing school, gym, employee, and specialty locker demand

Scranton Products – Lockers

Commercial locker product line for schools, gyms, recreation centers, and facilities

BizBuySell – Construction Businesses

Marketplace category where specialty subcontractor and installation companies appear

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