RAPT Business Brokers
Case Study: Walker Painting (RAPT ID 5603)
Residential Painting Contractor — Prepared for Market by RAPT
Overview
Walker Painting is a high‑performing residential painting contractor serving Nassau County since 1999. The business has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction, with more than 90% of revenue coming from repeat clients and referrals. The company operates with eight trucks, a seasoned team of painters, and a highly systemized management approach that allows the owner to run the business from a home office and complete most workdays by noon.
The owner engaged RAPT Business Brokers to prepare the business for sale as part of his retirement and estate‑planning goals.
Offering Summary
- Asking Price: $750,000
- Included Assets:
- 8 trucks, tools, ladders, sprayers, equipment
- Trade name, website, domain, phone numbers, customer lists
- Proprietary job‑tracking and productivity software
- $25,000 in supplies
- Financing: SBA financing expected up to $600,000
RAPT’s Role & Value Delivered
- Comprehensive Business Review & Positioning
RAPT developed a detailed CBR highlighting Aquacade’s 60‑year brand equity, strong recurring service revenue, equipment base, and expansion potential. - Buyer Targeting & Outreach
Positioned the business for strategic buyers in construction, service, and regional expansion, emphasizing its reputation and zero paid advertising. - Deal Structuring & Financial Framing
Analyzed SBA pathways, replacement labor costs for the four brothers, real estate options, and transition support. - Buyer Engagement & Due Diligence Support
Prepared ownership for buyer meetings, licensing discussions, financial verification, and SBA lender requirements.
Why This Case Matters for Future Sellers
This engagement demonstrates RAPT’s ability to elevate service‑based trades — especially painting contractors — by showcasing their operational systems, financial strength, and growth potential. RAPT delivers the strategic positioning, financial framing, and buyer engagement required to help owners achieve a clean, confident exit.