Fire Damage Restoration Business EBITDA Multiple

Everything you need to know about ebitda multiple for fire damage restoration businesses. Data-driven insights from HedgeStone Business Advisors, based on real fire damage restoration M&A transactions.

SDE Multiple Range

2.5x–5x

EBITDA Multiple Range

4x–8x

Average SDE Multiple

3.5x

Avg. Time to Close

90–150 days

Fire Damage Restoration Business Overview

Fire Damage Restoration businesses currently sell for 2.5x–5x SDE and 4x–8x EBITDA in today's market. The ebitda multiple aspects of fire damage restoration valuations are driven by recurring revenue percentage, owner dependency, market position, and buyer type.

Key Considerations

For fire damage restoration business owners, understanding ebitda multiple is critical to maximizing your sale price. Most sellers leave money on the table because they don't fully understand how buyers evaluate this aspect of their business. The difference between a 3.0x and a 4.5x deal is often in the details that savvy sellers address before going to market.

Working with a Business Broker

Fire Damage Restoration business sales require a broker who understands your vertical — the specific buyer pool, current market conditions, and how to structure a process that creates competition. HedgeStone Business Advisors has represented fire damage restoration business owners across multiple states, with deep relationships in the PE and strategic buyer community.

Fire Damage Restoration Business Valuation Multiples (2025)

MethodLowMid (Typical)High (Premium)
SDE Multiple2.5x3.5x5x
EBITDA Multiple4x5.5x8x
Revenue Multiple0.4x0.7x1.1x

Source: BizBuySell, IBBA, Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Report, DealStats (2024–2025)

Fire Damage Restoration Business Valuation FAQ

Fire Damage Restoration Business Valuation by State

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