Drilling & Shoring Contractor, $4.5 million sales, $743K DE, SBA
Business Description
Drilling, Shoring, Caissons, Foundation Systems, 12 employees, SBA financing ava
A highly respected drilling and shoring contractor with more than 20 years of proven success in Southern California is available for acquisition. The business is projecting $4.5 million in sales and $743,272 in Discretionary Earnings for 2025, and is offered at $1.9 million + A/R.
The company specializes in value engineering, cast-in-place piles, drilled shafts, caissons, temporary and permanent shoring, tiebacks, shotcrete retaining walls, and other advanced earth-support systems.
Led by the owner and a seasoned Production Manager, the company’s skilled team of supervisors, operators, foremen, and laborers consistently delivers high-quality work while maintaining an exemplary safety record. Their deep understanding of Southern California’s diverse geological conditions provides a significant competitive edge in complex foundation and shoring projects.
2025 Projections
* Sales: $4.5 million projected 2025
* Discretionary Earnings (DE): $743,272 projected 2025
Staff
12 employees, including:
* Office Manager
* Field Manager
* Field Supervisor
* Operators and laborers
Services
* Drilling
* Shoring; temporary & permanent
* Cast-in-Place Piles & Drilled Shafts
* Caissons & Deep Foundation Systems
* Tie Backs & Shotcrete Walls
* Earth Support Systems adapted to Southern CA’s unique Geology
The business is well-positioned for continued growth, with opportunities to expand into nearby markets and broaden its service footprint.
Buyer Qualifications
The current owner actively operates the business and serves as the RMO (Responsible Managing Officer) for the General Engineering A license.
Due to the scale and technical nature of the projects, a buyer must have construction experience and be qualified to obtain the General Engineering A license and serve as the new RMO.
SBA guidelines:
• The Seller cannot remain as the RMO/RME post-closing.
• The RMO/RME must be a buyer with equity, listed on the purchase agreement, and a signer on the loan.
• SBA lenders cannot approve an employee to act as RME.
Reason for Selling
The owner is retiring after owning & operating the business for over 20 years and over 40 years in the construction industry.
Principals only, please.
The company specializes in value engineering, cast-in-place piles, drilled shafts, caissons, temporary and permanent shoring, tiebacks, shotcrete retaining walls, and other advanced earth-support systems.
Led by the owner and a seasoned Production Manager, the company’s skilled team of supervisors, operators, foremen, and laborers consistently delivers high-quality work while maintaining an exemplary safety record. Their deep understanding of Southern California’s diverse geological conditions provides a significant competitive edge in complex foundation and shoring projects.
2025 Projections
* Sales: $4.5 million projected 2025
* Discretionary Earnings (DE): $743,272 projected 2025
Staff
12 employees, including:
* Office Manager
* Field Manager
* Field Supervisor
* Operators and laborers
Services
* Drilling
* Shoring; temporary & permanent
* Cast-in-Place Piles & Drilled Shafts
* Caissons & Deep Foundation Systems
* Tie Backs & Shotcrete Walls
* Earth Support Systems adapted to Southern CA’s unique Geology
The business is well-positioned for continued growth, with opportunities to expand into nearby markets and broaden its service footprint.
Buyer Qualifications
The current owner actively operates the business and serves as the RMO (Responsible Managing Officer) for the General Engineering A license.
Due to the scale and technical nature of the projects, a buyer must have construction experience and be qualified to obtain the General Engineering A license and serve as the new RMO.
SBA guidelines:
• The Seller cannot remain as the RMO/RME post-closing.
• The RMO/RME must be a buyer with equity, listed on the purchase agreement, and a signer on the loan.
• SBA lenders cannot approve an employee to act as RME.
Reason for Selling
The owner is retiring after owning & operating the business for over 20 years and over 40 years in the construction industry.
Principals only, please.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 21
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,384
- Rent
- $8,200.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 7/31/2026
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is retiring after owning & operating the business for over 20 years an
- Transition Support
- The Owner will provide 4 weeks/40 hours per week. Additional consulting is available at a negotiated rate.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2444720
- Listing Views
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