Commercial Aluminium and Carpentry Trades Business - Adelaide

Business ID: XB159663

Established 40+ yrs. Owner Operated


An established commercial trades business founded in 1983 and based in the western suburbs light industrial area of Adelaide, South Australia. The business delivers aluminium fabrication and installation alongside on-site carpentry services, supporting both residential and commercial construction projects.

Revenue is predominantly project-based and generated through long-standing relationships with a core group of commercial builders, resulting in a high level of repeat and referral work. The business maintains a strong level of secured work-in-hand and forward pipeline visibility, supported by established builder relationships and the ability to deliver projects across both aluminium fabrication and carpentry disciplines. Typical project values range from smaller maintenance works through to larger commercial contracts in the $600,000 to $700,000 range, with capability demonstrated on projects exceeding $1 million.

Operations are supported by an experienced management team, multiple licensed supervisors and a blended workforce structure that provides operational depth beyond the owner. The business has developed a reputation for delivery reliability, providing a solid platform for continued operational stability and future growth.

Key Investment Highlights

   -  Established market position - 40+ year commercial trades business with dual aluminium and carpentry capability

   -  Strong repeat client base - with long-standing builder relationships

   -  Proven revenue growth - ~$5.0m with maintainable EBITDA in the mid-to-high teens

   -  Significant secured forward revenue - work-in-hand and forward pipeline providing near-term visibility

   -  Operationally established - with experienced team and demonstrated owner independence

   -  Clear growth pathway - through labour capacity expansion and management structure

Terms of Settlement: There will be an extensive informative handover period negotiated and contained within the Business Sale Contract to ensure a smooth transition and that the Purchaser is fully versed in all aspects of the business operations and procedures.

Closing Statement: The business is suitable for an investor with marketing and business skills, an existing operator looking to expand their current operation or a standalone entity, as it currently operates with an established management structure that provides operational depth beyond the owner. Day-to-day delivery responsibilities are distributed across estimating, workshop coordination, project supervision and administration, supported by a combination of experienced staff, licensed supervisors and apprentices.

Asking Price: Goodwill Plant and Equipment $1,400,000 + SAV estimated @ $35,000

Property Code: 4762