Sell your Marine Contractor business in Miami-Dade County

If you own a marine construction contractor in Miami-Dade 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 marine construction contractor in Miami-Dade County changes hands.

Demand for marine contractor work in Miami-Dade County

Biscayne Bay, the Miami River and the county's many marinas and dry-storage facilities support boat repair, marine contractors, dive and charter operators and marine suppliers serving local and visiting boaters.

Areas served from Miami-Dade County commonly include Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Kendall, Doral, Homestead, Miami Lakes, Coral Gables, North Miami, Medley and Cutler Bay.

What drives the value of a marine construction contractor

• Backlog of signed dock, seawall and lift jobs and a record of getting permits approved.
• Repair, maintenance and storm-damage work from repeat HOA, condo, marina and municipal customers.
• Equipment such as barges, pile drivers, cranes, work boats and trucks, and its condition.
• Crews experienced with in-water work, permitting and marine-grade materials.

What a buyer will look at

• Backlog and work-in-progress schedule
• Equipment list, titles and any financing
• Permit and environmental compliance history
• Bonding, insurance and safety record, including marine liability coverage

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 Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade is the most populous county in Florida, home to Miami, Hialeah, Doral, Homestead and dozens of other cities. It includes major industrial and logistics areas around Doral, Medley, Hialeah and the airport, a deep base of high-rise condos, and a large population of older homes and buildings.

Licensing, permits and the transition

Docks, seawalls, boat lifts, pilings and shoreline work generally require a licensed contractor in the right category plus permits. In-water work typically needs approvals from the local government, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and often the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and in the Keys additional protections for seagrass, coral and other habitat can apply. The license belongs to the qualifier, so plan for who qualifies the company after a sale.

Miami-Dade issues a county local business tax receipt through the Miami-Dade Tax Collector, and cities such as Miami, Hialeah and Doral require their own. Locally licensed trades go through the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, and the county's Product Control program issues the Notices of Acceptance (NOAs) used across the HVHZ.

More: Florida contractor license transfer when selling.

Why Miami-Dade County 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 marine construction contractors in Miami-Dade County?

Yes. We buy established marine construction contractors in Miami-Dade County and across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Reach out for a confidential conversation.

How do storm-driven repair jobs affect a marine contractor's value?

Buyers usually look at normalized earnings. Storm repair can be a spike, so it helps to show repeat maintenance, new seawall and dock work and the backlog you carry in a typical year.

What local licenses or receipts matter when selling a business in Miami-Dade County?

Miami-Dade issues a county local business tax receipt through the Miami-Dade Tax Collector, and cities such as Miami, Hialeah and Doral require their own. Locally licensed trades go through the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, and the county's Product Control program issues the Notices of Acceptance (NOAs) used across the HVHZ.

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.