Insulation Company w/ Builder Volume + Profitable Retrofit Upgrades
Business Description
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
This established insulation contractor delivers $1,520,000 in annual revenue with $240,000 SDE, representing a 15.8% profit margin. Operating since 2012 with 12 employees across 3 production crews, the business demonstrates operational efficiency of $126,667 revenue per employee. The dual-revenue model balances predictable builder volume with higher-margin retrofit projects, creating revenue diversification and margin optimization.
OPERATIONAL METRICS & INFRASTRUCTURE
The company operates from a 5,000 sq ft leased facility supporting systematic production workflows. With $205,000 in fixtures, furniture & equipment and $30,000 inventory investment, the asset-light model generates strong ROI. The organizational structure includes 1 production supervisor coordinating crew efficiency, 2 office/administrative staff managing scheduling and partner communications, plus 9 field personnel across 3 crews enabling scalable capacity.
REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION & GROWTH POTENTIAL
The business model combines stable new construction installations through established builder/GC relationships with profitable residential retrofit upgrades. Standardized estimate-to-install processes ensure consistent project delivery and documented outcomes. Central staging operations minimize crew downtime and maximize billable hours across job types.
SCALABILITY FACTORS
Immediate growth opportunities include expanding existing builder account penetration, implementing targeted retrofit marketing campaigns, and introducing complementary services (air sealing, ventilation upgrades). The owner-operator role focuses on relationship management and oversight rather than field labor, enabling smooth transition. Established systems support capacity expansion through additional crew deployment.
The asking price of $705,000 represents 2.9x annual SDE, positioning favorably within industry acquisition multiples for profitable construction service businesses with established customer bases and systematic operations.
This established insulation contractor delivers $1,520,000 in annual revenue with $240,000 SDE, representing a 15.8% profit margin. Operating since 2012 with 12 employees across 3 production crews, the business demonstrates operational efficiency of $126,667 revenue per employee. The dual-revenue model balances predictable builder volume with higher-margin retrofit projects, creating revenue diversification and margin optimization.
OPERATIONAL METRICS & INFRASTRUCTURE
The company operates from a 5,000 sq ft leased facility supporting systematic production workflows. With $205,000 in fixtures, furniture & equipment and $30,000 inventory investment, the asset-light model generates strong ROI. The organizational structure includes 1 production supervisor coordinating crew efficiency, 2 office/administrative staff managing scheduling and partner communications, plus 9 field personnel across 3 crews enabling scalable capacity.
REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION & GROWTH POTENTIAL
The business model combines stable new construction installations through established builder/GC relationships with profitable residential retrofit upgrades. Standardized estimate-to-install processes ensure consistent project delivery and documented outcomes. Central staging operations minimize crew downtime and maximize billable hours across job types.
SCALABILITY FACTORS
Immediate growth opportunities include expanding existing builder account penetration, implementing targeted retrofit marketing campaigns, and introducing complementary services (air sealing, ventilation upgrades). The owner-operator role focuses on relationship management and oversight rather than field labor, enabling smooth transition. Established systems support capacity expansion through additional crew deployment.
The asking price of $705,000 represents 2.9x annual SDE, positioning favorably within industry acquisition multiples for profitable construction service businesses with established customer bases and systematic operations.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 14
- Employees
- 12 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Leased 5,000 sq ft warehouse/office with bulk storage and staging lanes. Included: 3 trucks, blowing machines, ladders/scaffolding, staple tools, air sealing equipment, compressors, PPE, hand/power tools, tablets/phones, and organized racking for materials. Office includes phones, workstations, and scheduling tools.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Builders demand reliability while homeowners demand responsiveness and results. Many competitors excel at one channel but not both. This company competes by managing production well for builders while maintaining professional communication and documentation for retrofit customers.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Add another retrofit crew to increase higher-margin work. Expand builder relationships in adjacent communities. Increase ticket size with deeper air sealing, ventilation, and attic access improvements. Improve route density and staging to raise daily production and reduce labor waste.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner Is Retiring
- Transition Support
- Seller provides 4–6 weeks training on builder scheduling cadence, production standards, retrofit estimating workflow, vendor ordering, and punch list/QA process. SOPs, checklists, and templates included.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2497358
- Listing Views
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