Seamless Gutter Installation
Rainwater management is forgettable until it wrecks a roof, and that is the whole business
Bottom line
Worth studying, but do not buy without strong local proof.
Seamless gutter companies fabricate and install gutters, downspouts, soffit, and fascia on homes and light commercial buildings. The surprising angle is that a small crew with a truck-mounted machine can produce strong cash flow because jobs are short, material markup is healthy, and referrals compound fast. Storm seasons and roofing relationships keep demand steady in many markets.
Avg Revenue
$700K
Profit Margin
27%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 4x
Startup Cost
$50K - $200K
How It Works
The company measures the property, forms custom gutter runs on site, installs hangers and downspouts, and may bundle gutter guards or fascia work. Revenue comes from one-off installations, builder accounts, roofer referrals, storm repairs, and maintenance add-ons. The best operators own local search and maintain fast quoting.
Revenue Range
BizBite underwriting snapshot
Pass for now
Seamless Gutter 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.
Category-level fit before lender-specific diligence.
Weak source data caps the final score.
Why it may work
- +SBA dataset shows 6 recent comparable loans
Be careful
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Real Acquisitions in This Category
SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 238170 · Siding Contractors
Deal Size Distribution
Deal Flow Over Time
Financing Profile
Recent Comparable Deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | OR | $250K | $294K |
| May 2025 | VA | $3.9M | $4.6M |
| May 2025 | VA | $900K | $1.1M |
| Dec 2024 | ID | $664K | $781K |
| Jul 2024 | MN | $1.1M | $1.2M |
| Jul 2024 | MN | $250K | $294K |
| Apr 2024 | PA | $1.2M | $1.4M |
| Aug 2023 | AR | $150K | $177K |
| Aug 2023 | AR | $1.4M | $1.6M |
| Mar 2022 | FL | $512K | $602K |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Pros
- +Fast jobs and healthy material markup
- +Strong referral potential from roofers and builders
- +Simple service line with obvious homeowner ROI
- +Can upsell guards, soffit, fascia, and cleanings
Cons
- -Weather and seasonality can affect scheduling
- -Crew quality matters for callbacks and leaks
- -Often dependent on local SEO and contractor relationships
Best For
Operators who want a straightforward home-service model with trucks, crews, and strong referral economics
Operating Costs
BizBuySell listings showed seamless gutter businesses with roughly $456K revenue and $117K cash flow, $637K revenue and $192K EBITDA, and one local operator at about $450K revenue with $250K cash flow. Main costs are labor, aluminum coil, trucks and machines, insurance, and lead generation.
SBA Financing Estimator
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Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Where to Buy
Listing snippet with disclosed revenue and cash flow for a seamless gutter installer
Listing snippet with disclosed revenue and EBITDA for a long-running gutter operator
Consumer explainer that helps illustrate why seamless gutters command a premium over sectional alternatives
Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Buy price
- $1.4M–$2.8M
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