Profitable Utility Services Company – Trenching & Boring Specialist
Business Description
Proven, Profitable, and Built for the Next Stage of Growth
With more than 30 years of proven performance, this well-established utility services contractor specializes in water and sewer line installation, trenching, and directional boring. Serving a growing regional market, the company has built a trusted brand known for reliability, professionalism, and exceptional project execution.
The business generated $4.3M+ in revenue in the most recent fiscal year with over $1.25M in Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE). It boasts strong EBITDA margins, minimal customer concentration, and a loyal client base that includes developers, builders, and utility authorities. The company maintains a high backlog, ensuring steady workflow and providing labor stability with its experienced union crews.
Key Highlights:
- 30+ Year Track Record: Long-standing leadership and virtually no employee turnover have cemented a reputation for quality, efficiency, and on-time performance.
- Strong Cash Flow: $1.25M+ SDE with consistent historical profitability.
- Proven Operations: Seasoned, well-trained teams, field-tested processes, and well-maintained equipment included.
- Happy, High-Retention Customers: Clients stay for the company’s reliability, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Low Overhead Advantage: Streamlined staffing and efficient operations allow competitive bidding and strong margins.
- Growth-Ready Platform: No website, no marketing, and no sales team—major upside for a buyer focused on business development. Current staffing supports ~500 installations/year; additional crews or an estimating function could increase capacity immediately.
- High Backlog: Provides predictable workload and reduces operational risk.
- Clean Transition: Seller provides 30 days of on-site training and is flexible on a longer transition.
The operation runs from a flexible, transferrable facility and maintains all required municipal and regional licenses. Equipment is regularly serviced, and union labor is fully trained and stable.
Ideal Buyer: A strong fit for an individual with construction or project management experience, a strategic industry buyer seeking to expand utility infrastructure services, or an investor-operator looking for a high-margin, low-risk acquisition with immediate scalability.
All interested parties must be pre-qualified and sign a confidentiality agreement to receive detailed financials and operational information.
The business generated $4.3M+ in revenue in the most recent fiscal year with over $1.25M in Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE). It boasts strong EBITDA margins, minimal customer concentration, and a loyal client base that includes developers, builders, and utility authorities. The company maintains a high backlog, ensuring steady workflow and providing labor stability with its experienced union crews.
Key Highlights:
- 30+ Year Track Record: Long-standing leadership and virtually no employee turnover have cemented a reputation for quality, efficiency, and on-time performance.
- Strong Cash Flow: $1.25M+ SDE with consistent historical profitability.
- Proven Operations: Seasoned, well-trained teams, field-tested processes, and well-maintained equipment included.
- Happy, High-Retention Customers: Clients stay for the company’s reliability, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Low Overhead Advantage: Streamlined staffing and efficient operations allow competitive bidding and strong margins.
- Growth-Ready Platform: No website, no marketing, and no sales team—major upside for a buyer focused on business development. Current staffing supports ~500 installations/year; additional crews or an estimating function could increase capacity immediately.
- High Backlog: Provides predictable workload and reduces operational risk.
- Clean Transition: Seller provides 30 days of on-site training and is flexible on a longer transition.
The operation runs from a flexible, transferrable facility and maintains all required municipal and regional licenses. Equipment is regularly serviced, and union labor is fully trained and stable.
Ideal Buyer: A strong fit for an individual with construction or project management experience, a strategic industry buyer seeking to expand utility infrastructure services, or an investor-operator looking for a high-margin, low-risk acquisition with immediate scalability.
All interested parties must be pre-qualified and sign a confidentiality agreement to receive detailed financials and operational information.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 54
- Employees
- 17 (17 Full-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from two locations: an office and a secure, rented facility housing equipment, tools, and materials. The rented facility lease is transferrable to a new owner. Assets include excavators, trucks, trenching equipment, tools, and support vehicles—well-maintained and sufficient to support five active production teams. A full asset list is available for review during due diligence.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The company operates in the utility construction sector, primarily serving residential developers in a growing metro area. Demand is driven by new housing, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory mandates. Competition includes regional contractors and large-scale firms; however, barriers to entry, licensing requirements, and Company's reputation, relationships, and seasoned team create a strong competitive advantage.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Significant growth potential exists by adding dedicated sales and estimating staff, expanding production teams, and developing an online presence. The business currently operates with no marketing, relying solely on referrals. Increased demand from infrastructure funding and new housing creates ideal conditions for scaling operations, expanding service territory, and increasing revenue.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- 30 days included in purchase; Longer term (encouraged) by mutual agreement.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2449495
- Listing Views
- 42
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