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Construction Company valuation.

Construction businesses face the toughest valuation environment of any sector, with project risk, working capital cycles, and contract liabilities all weighing on multiples. Specialist sub-contractors and fit-out firms generally outperform main contractors.

Other sectors

  • — Typical multiples

What buyers pay

UK construction businesses typically trade at 3×–5× EBITDA, with specialist trades and fit-out firms reaching 4×–6×. Main contractor multiples are often suppressed by project risk and balance sheet exposure.
  • — Key value drivers

What moves your multiple

Forward order book

Visibility of secured and probable revenue 12–24 months out.

Margin discipline

Project gross margin consistency, not headline turnover.

Contract risk

Mix of cost-plus, fixed-price, and design-and-build exposure.

Working capital

Days on debtors, retentions, and cash conversion.

Health & safety

RIDDOR record, accreditations, and safety culture.

Sub-contractor base

Reliable supply chain and CIS compliance.
  • — Buyer landscape

Who acquires businesses like yours

  • Larger contractors consolidating capacity
  • Specialist trade groups
  • Strategic buyers acquiring framework positions
  • MBO teams supported by funders
  • — Our insight

"Construction businesses that demonstrate three years of consistent project margins, low retention exposure, and a strong forward order book consistently outperform peers on exit."

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Find out what your business could be worth before buyers do.

If you are considering a sale now or in the next few years, a confidential valuation call can help you understand where you stand, what buyers may look for, and what could improve your outcome.

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