Builder Businesses for sale in Canada

Requirements differ by province and project type. Check residential builder licensing, new-home warranty enrolment, municipal contractor rules and responsible individuals, then confirm how ownership changes affect active registrations and future project eligibility.

Review land control, permits, presales, lender conditions, budgets, schedules and remaining costs for every project. Recalculate expected margin using current subcontractor pricing and exclude deposits or revenue that cannot be recognized or transferred.

List open deficiencies, homeowner complaints, warranty-provider claims, holdbacks and promised repairs by property. Estimate realistic labour and materials, then allocate responsibility for homes completed before closing and claims reported afterward.

Reconcile contracts, unpaid invoices, holdbacks, lien notices, insurance and workers' compensation clearances for each trade. Confirm key subcontractors will continue and test whether current pricing supports the seller's remaining project budgets.

Review permit violations, stop-work orders, safety incidents, environmental issues, warranty discipline and licence conditions. Confirm corrective actions are closed and determine whether the operating entity remains eligible for permits, financing and warranty coverage.

Reconcile deposits, progress payments, upgrades, credits and refunds by contract, including any trust or warranty-program protection. Confirm who holds the money and completes each obligation, then reflect unearned amounts in purchase adjustments.