Asset-Backed Tree Services Business - SE Melbourne

Business For Sale - Tree Arborist For more than three decades, this Melbourne tree services operation has grown from humble beginnings into a genuine multi-service arboriculture business, now in its third generation of family ownership and ready for its next chapter. Operating across Melbourne's south-eastern, bayside and Mornington Peninsula suburbs, the business delivers full-service tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, hedging and arborist report writing to a mix of residential and commercial clients, including councils, developers and insurers requiring certified technical sign-off. The majority of field work is carried out to AQF3 (Certificate III) level, with the business also capable of delivering AQF5 (Diploma) level work through its arborist reporting service. Revenue reached circa $500,000 in the most recently completed financial year, up around 85% on the prior year, with continued growth into the current period. Full financial detail, including the business's adjusted earnings position, is available to qualified enquirers under a signed confidentiality agreement. The current owner is selling due to a planned relocation of the family overseas, creating a genuine opportunity for a new operator to take on an established and well-regarded local business. The business operates from leased workshop and storage premises under a secure option running through to November 2028, at a modest monthly rental. The site is used for vehicle and equipment storage rather than customer-facing trade, and management estimates it can support significant further growth without the need to relocate. The workforce is largely contractor-based, with the business drawing on an established pool of qualified contractors it can call on depending on the requirements of each job, spanning both AQF3-qualified field operators and access to AQF5-level expertise for higher-level technical work. No single team member holds exclusive knowledge of any task, and the business is currently owner-operated, with day-to-day work capably delegated across this contractor network. There is a clear runway for a new owner to build on the current trajectory, including expansion into commercial and government contract work, further development of digital marketing and search visibility, and diversification into complementary services such as vegetation management, fire prevention work and recurring maintenance packages. An established client base of more than 1,000 residential and commercial customers, combined with a strong local reputation built over more than three decades, provides a solid platform for this growth. The vendor is offering a structured handover period with the option of ongoing consulting support, ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming owner. This is a genuine opportunity to acquire a well-established, asset-backed trade business with a loyal customer base and a clear pathway for growth. Qualified buyers are invited to enquire and complete a confidentiality agreement to receive the full Information Memorandum and financial detail. Disclaimer: All financial figures referenced in this advertisement are approximate only and are based on information provided by the vendor. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence and seek independent financial, legal, and business advice prior to entering into any agreement. Clinch Group has not independently verified the information contained herein. Images are for illustrative purposes only.