Investera Holdings is a Michigan family-operated company that buys and keeps running landscaping and grounds businesses in Gary, Indiana. We are not a broker and not a passive fund. We are operators who acquire one company at a time and put a dedicated general manager and proven systems in charge, so the crews keep mowing, plowing, and maintaining properties long after the founder steps back. Our portfolio companies, CT Cleaners and Optimal Facility Services, are proof that we run what we buy. If you have built a landscaping or grounds-maintenance company with loyal accounts across Lake County, we would welcome a private conversation about buying it and keeping it thriving.
Why Gary owners are thinking about selling now
Landscaping in Gary is a four-season business, and that seasonality is exactly what makes a well-run company here so resilient. Spring cleanups and summer mowing keep crews busy across residential neighborhoods, HOAs, and commercial properties, while the striking natural setting around Marquette Park, the Miller Beach dunes, and the Lake County park system supports steady grounds work. Then winter flips the model: lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan turns snow and ice management into a major revenue driver from late fall through early spring, giving disciplined operators year-round cash flow that many trades envy.
That year-round demand is a real asset, but it is also exhausting to carry alone. Managing seasonal labor, rotating equipment between mowers and plows, and keeping commercial contracts happy through unpredictable Northwest Indiana weather wears founders down over time. Many owners have become the person every route, every bid, and every snow call depends on. Selling now, while your contracts are strong and your crews and equipment are in good shape, lets you capture the value you created rather than slowly eroding it as you try to ease off.
Who we buy in the Gary area
We are looking for one strong Gary-area landscaping or grounds business to own and steward for the long term. A good fit usually looks like this:
- Recurring maintenance contracts or repeat seasonal accounts
- Roughly $500K or more in annual revenue or SDE (close is fine)
- A capable crew and foremen who can keep routes running
- A solid local reputation across Gary and Lake County
- An owner open to a clean handoff or a short transition
Even if you are still a season or two from deciding, an early and private conversation gives you real options and lets you plan an exit on your own terms.
What makes selling to Investera different
No broker fees. Because we buy directly, no commission is skimmed from your proceeds before the money reaches you.
A genuinely confidential process. Your crews, your accounts, and your competitors around Gary hear nothing until you decide the time is right.
Creative deal structures. Cash at close, a clean earnout, or a phased transition through a season, we build the terms around your goals.
Operators, not a fund. We are not investors looking for a quick flip. We put a general manager in charge, keep the crews working, and own the business for the long run.
How the process works
We keep the process respectful and simple. It starts with one confidential call to understand your accounts, your seasonal mix, your team and equipment, and what you want from a sale. If we both see a fit, we sign a mutual NDA and review the basics of your revenue, your recurring contracts, and your profitability. Then we present a clear, fair offer with no pressure, and we walk you through exactly how the handoff would work. Because we have integrated service businesses before, we can move quickly and give you honest, direct answers.
We will take care of what you built
When we buy a Gary landscaping company, our first goal is stability across every season. We put a dedicated general manager and a put-in-charge team over routing, scheduling, purchasing, and quality, so the business no longer relies on the founder driving every decision. Your crews keep their jobs and routes, your customers keep the dependable mowing and reliable snow response they count on, and your reputation stays strong across Lake County. We reinvest in equipment, training, and systems so the company grows stronger over time, because we plan to keep operating it for years.
Learn more about what we buy, see how we acquire landscaping & grounds businesses, or read about Investera Holdings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my landscaping business worth in Gary?
Most well-run landscaping and grounds businesses sell in a range of about 2.5 to 4 times seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE). Your multiple depends on how much recurring maintenance and snow-contract revenue you have, how strong your crew and equipment are, and how well the company runs without you. That is a typical range and not a guarantee. A confidential review of your real numbers is the only way to know your figure.
Will this stay confidential?
Yes. We sign a mutual NDA before reviewing anything sensitive, and your crews, customers, and competitors hear nothing until you decide to share it. Keeping the process quiet protects your value and your relationships.
Do I have to pay any broker or commission fees?
No. We are the buyer, not a broker, so there is no listing commission or success fee taken from your proceeds. The number we agree on is what the deal is built around.
Can I stay involved after the sale?
If you would like to, yes. Some owners want a clean break, and others stay on through a transition to hand off accounts and coach the new general manager. We shape it around what works best for you.
How long does a sale usually take?
Once we both decide to move forward, a clean deal often closes in a few weeks to a couple of months. Because we are operators, not a fund waiting on approvals, we can move at your pace and even work around your seasonal calendar.
What areas around Gary do you buy in?
We acquire landscaping businesses across Northwest Indiana and the greater Gary area, including Hammond, Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, and Portage. If you serve Gary and the surrounding Lake County towns, let’s talk.
Start a confidential conversation
If you own a landscaping or grounds business in Gary and you have begun to imagine life after the daily routes and snow calls, let’s have a quiet, confidential conversation. There is no listing, no obligation, and no fee just to explore your options. Contact Investera Holdings and we will listen first, share honestly what we see, and help you understand how a smooth, well-structured handoff could protect the business you built.