Sell your Metal Fabrication business in Fort Lauderdale

If you own a metal fabrication shop in Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) and are thinking about selling or retiring, Business Hunters is a local, direct buyer. We keep the process confidential and aim to keep your employees and your name in place. Here is what typically matters when a metal fabrication shop in Fort Lauderdale changes hands.

Demand for metal fabrication work in Fort Lauderdale

The marine industry, Port Everglades and industrial areas near the airport and along I-95 support fabrication, welding and distribution businesses serving boatyards and contractors.

Areas served from Fort Lauderdale commonly include Las Olas, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the Galt Ocean Mile.

What drives the value of a metal fabrication shop

• Mix of structural, architectural and custom fabrication work.
• Equipment such as press brakes, plasma or laser tables and cranes.
• Certified welders and fitters.
• Relationships with general contractors and recurring industrial customers.

What a buyer will look at

• Backlog and bid history
• Shop capacity and utilization
• Certifications held
• Customer and GC concentration

Along with three years of financials, documented add-backs and an overview of your team. Try our free valuation estimator for a rough starting range.

About Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale combines waterfront homes, condo towers, a marine industry and commercial areas near the airport and Port Everglades. Marine and coastal properties create demand for specialized trades and corrosion-related repair.

Licensing, permits and the transition

Structural steel and fabrication shops may need certifications like AWS welding certifications, and installation work on site can require contractor licensing depending on scope.

Fort Lauderdale requires a city business tax receipt in addition to Broward County's, and locally licensed trades go through the Broward County Central Examining Boards. The city sits inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.

Why Fort Lauderdale owners sell to us

• Keep your employees and name. We buy businesses to keep them running.
• Flexible terms. Including seller financing and a transition on your schedule.
• Real estate options. We can buy your property or lease it back.
• Fast and confidential. No public listing, NDA on request.

How it works

1. Reach out by phone or the confidential form.
2. Have a private conversation and sign an NDA.
3. Receive an offer structured around your goals.
4. Close on your timeline and hand off smoothly.

Frequently asked questions

Do you buy metal fabrication shops in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. We buy established metal fabrication shops in Fort Lauderdale and across Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Reach out for a confidential conversation.

Do welding certifications stay with the company?

Individual welder certifications belong to the welders, so retaining your team is important. Company-level certifications usually need to be reviewed or reissued under new ownership.

What local licenses or receipts matter when selling a business in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale requires a city business tax receipt in addition to Broward County's, and locally licensed trades go through the Broward County Central Examining Boards. The city sits inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.

Will you keep my employees and company name?

Our goal is to keep the team and the name in place. They are a big part of what makes a local business valuable.

Can you buy my building or yard too?

Yes. We are backed by the Prop Hunters real estate team, so we can buy the property with the business or lease it from you.