Highly Profitable Established Roofing Business – Canberra Region
Business ID: XB158969
$1.62M Revenue. $425K Adjusted Earnings. 40+ Year Trading History. Low Overheads
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable roofing and colour bond wall cladding business with more than 40 years of trading history in the Canberra and Queanbeyan region. The business specialises in new roof installations for residential, multi-unit, commercial and ACT Government housing projects, working directly with builders across the region.
Revenue has remained above $1.6M in each of the last three years, while gross profit margin has improved from 50% in FY2024 to 59% in FY2026 as the vendor has focused on higher-margin work. FY2026 Adjusted Earnings were $424,502 (26% of revenue), after deducting a $130,000 allowance for a full-time replacement owner/manager.
Around 95% of work comes from builders, with strong repeat business and long-standing relationships, the longest of approximately 10 years. A long-serving leading hand runs most jobs on site, backed by a casual roofer and regular subcontractors. The business operates from a home-based setup with no commercial rent, and the balance sheet is strong, with cash up from $99,784 to $145,455 and total liabilities down from $341,862 to $151,402 over two years.
Key Features
- FY2026 Revenue – $1.62M (above $1.6M in each of the last three years)
- FY2026 Adjusted Earnings – $424,502 (26% of revenue)
- Gross profit margin improved from 50% to 59% (FY2024 to FY2026)
- Over 40 years of trading history in Canberra and Queanbeyan
- Approximately 90% new installations – colour bond roofing and wall cladding
- Experience delivering ACT Government housing projects
- Repeat builder clients, longest relationship approximately 10 years
- Long-serving leading hand / 2IC who runs most jobs on site
- Home-based operation – no commercial rent
- Strong balance sheet – higher cash and lower liabilities
- Key vehicles, tools and equipment included in the sale
- Vendor handover and support following settlement
- Clear scope to add crews, expand service offering and grow beyond the current trading area
The business has been built on reputation, referrals and repeat work from established Canberra builders. This creates considerable scope for an owner with roofing or construction experience to add crews, widen the service offering and apply structured business development to grow revenue.
The opportunity should appeal particularly to an established roofer, plumber, building or construction business seeking an immediate presence in the Canberra market, or an experienced tradesperson or owner-operator looking to step into a profitable, well-regarded business with strong margins and low overheads.
The vendor is prepared to provide handover assistance following settlement, including introductions to key builders and suppliers, operating procedures and systems training, and a three-year restraint of trade will apply.
Asking Price
$750,000 plus stock at valuation (approximately $20,000)
Sale of the business and its assets, including key vehicles, tools and equipment.
Property Code: 4893
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