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36-Year Est. Excavating Company – Long-Term Municipal Contracts
Business Description
Established Lower Mainland Excavation Company – 36 Years in Operation
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, safety-certified excavation company with 36 years of continuous operation in BC's Lower Mainland. Specializing in earthworks, road maintenance, and municipal infrastructure, this business has earned a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and quality workmanship across municipal and public-sector clients.
KEY STRENGTHS
Long-Term Contract Base: The company holds active, renewable multi-year contracts with municipal and public-sector clients, providing predictable year-round revenue. These long-standing relationships – some spanning over a decade – form a stable and defensible revenue base that a new owner can build on immediately.
Certified & Compliant: Fully certified to major BC standards, including COR (WCB/BC Safety), BC Forest Safety SAFE, and BC Hydro SAFE Contractor. These industry certifications take years to obtain and maintain, creating significant barriers to entry for competitors and ensuring ongoing eligibility for public-sector contracts.
Turnkey Equipment Fleet: The sale includes a comprehensive, well-maintained fleet valued at $1.4M – multiple John Deere excavators (75-135 series), a Hitachi ZX225, a Case 580BM backhoe, attachments, trailers, and 5 service trucks with fuel tanks. All equipment is operational and included in the asking price, along with contracts, goodwill, and customer relationships.
Experienced Team: 14 full-time employees with deep operational experience ensure continuity from day one.
FINANCIALS
Gross revenue of $2.2M with reviewed financial statements available. Performance varies by contract cycle and equipment deployment. Normalized financials will be provided to qualified buyers upon NDA execution. The asking price of $3.95M reflects the value of the equipment fleet, active contract portfolio, safety certifications, and 36 years of goodwill.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
A new owner can scale this business by expanding capacity to pursue larger regional infrastructure projects, increasing utilization of the existing fleet, or adding complementary civil and infrastructure services. Established municipal relationships provide a platform for growth without requiring fundamental changes to core operations.
TRANSITION SUPPORT
The seller will provide hands-on transition support, including introductions to key clients, contract transition assistance, and operational training.
Ownership is pursuing a planned retirement transition after building this business over three decades. This is a stable, profitable operation positioned for long-term continuity under new ownership.
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, safety-certified excavation company with 36 years of continuous operation in BC's Lower Mainland. Specializing in earthworks, road maintenance, and municipal infrastructure, this business has earned a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and quality workmanship across municipal and public-sector clients.
KEY STRENGTHS
Long-Term Contract Base: The company holds active, renewable multi-year contracts with municipal and public-sector clients, providing predictable year-round revenue. These long-standing relationships – some spanning over a decade – form a stable and defensible revenue base that a new owner can build on immediately.
Certified & Compliant: Fully certified to major BC standards, including COR (WCB/BC Safety), BC Forest Safety SAFE, and BC Hydro SAFE Contractor. These industry certifications take years to obtain and maintain, creating significant barriers to entry for competitors and ensuring ongoing eligibility for public-sector contracts.
Turnkey Equipment Fleet: The sale includes a comprehensive, well-maintained fleet valued at $1.4M – multiple John Deere excavators (75-135 series), a Hitachi ZX225, a Case 580BM backhoe, attachments, trailers, and 5 service trucks with fuel tanks. All equipment is operational and included in the asking price, along with contracts, goodwill, and customer relationships.
Experienced Team: 14 full-time employees with deep operational experience ensure continuity from day one.
FINANCIALS
Gross revenue of $2.2M with reviewed financial statements available. Performance varies by contract cycle and equipment deployment. Normalized financials will be provided to qualified buyers upon NDA execution. The asking price of $3.95M reflects the value of the equipment fleet, active contract portfolio, safety certifications, and 36 years of goodwill.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
A new owner can scale this business by expanding capacity to pursue larger regional infrastructure projects, increasing utilization of the existing fleet, or adding complementary civil and infrastructure services. Established municipal relationships provide a platform for growth without requiring fundamental changes to core operations.
TRANSITION SUPPORT
The seller will provide hands-on transition support, including introductions to key clients, contract transition assistance, and operational training.
Ownership is pursuing a planned retirement transition after building this business over three decades. This is a stable, profitable operation positioned for long-term continuity under new ownership.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 37
- Employees
- 14 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- The sale includes a comprehensive fleet of excavators, backhoes, attachments, trailers, and service vehicles. Equipment includes multiple John Deere excavators (75–135 series), a Hitachi ZX225, a Case 580BM backhoe, and a fleet of 5 service trucks with fuel tanks. All equipment is well-maintained and operational. Includes contracts, goodwill, and customer relationships.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in a stable and essential infrastructure sector supported by ongoing government, municipal, and utility work. Demand for qualified, safety-certified excavation contractors in the Lower Mainland remains strong, with limited competition able to meet certification, equipment, and contract requirements. Long-standing client relationships and active multi-year contracts provide defensible market positioning.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth opportunities include expanding capacity to pursue larger regional infrastructure projects, increasing utilization of existing equipment, adding complementary civil or infrastructure services, and leveraging established government and municipal relationships. A new owner with additional capital or strategic partnerships could scale operations without significant changes to the core business.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Ownership is pursuing a planned transition after many successful years of operat
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide transition support to ensure a smooth handover, including introductions to key clients, contract transition assistance, and operational training for three months as required. Length and scope of support negotiable.
- Financing Options
- Seller financing available for qualified buyers. Details provided after NDA.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2467501
- Listing Views
- 355
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