Underground Construction Companies for sale

Buy an Underground Contracting Company

Are you interested in buying an underground contracting company for sale? Synergy Business Brokers has experience selling underground contracting companies that do work in areas such as excavation, cabling, fiber optics, sewerage, trenching, waterproofing, utility contractors, and more. Please view our Underground Contracting companies for sale.  You can also view our Construction Companies for sale. For more information on any of our companies for sale, please fill out our electronic NDA on the contractor for sale of interest below.

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Underground Utility Support Contractor for Sale
$20,000,000
Annual Revenue: $12,275,000 Net Cash Flow: $5,000,000

This company is a very profitable second-generation provider of excavation, site work, and utility conduit installation. They are a registered underground utility contractor that has been performing installation and maintenance support for utilities, municipalities, real estate management firms, and other private sector companies for over three decades.

Dedicated employees, expert management, and meticulous adherence to deadlines have garnered the firm “favored son” status in awarding new jobs/contracts, as evidenced by a 35% increase in gross revenues and over 74% gain in discretionary cash flow over the last three years alone!

They have an outstanding reputation painstakingly earned through safe and timely completion of all projects, from new installs to upgrades of existing datacom and telecommunication systems and other utilities. Ownership’s commitment to customer satisfaction has been rewarded with a continual stream of lucrative contracts to perform highly profitable jobs required by one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies.

The firm’s comprehensive in-house services include expert design and engineering to permit application and procurement to underground construction, providing an impressive, seamless “one-stop” shopping experience for its clients. The breadth and depth of management’s experience allow the firm to selectively take on jobs as varied as manhole construction and installation to fiber optic installation to drainage excavation.

Further growth opportunities are activating relationships with electric and gas utilities, performing aerial work, expansion of private sector work, and extending service region beyond NYC. This could provide new owners an opportunity to double current volume and increase profits with minimal capital expenditures.

A storage yard with office trailers, all construction equipment, and 16 fully equipped vehicles complete this turnkey opportunity. A transparent owner willing to stay on post-sale for several years will facilitate the transition.

NYC, New York
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Full-Service Plumbing Company for sale
$1,830,000
Annual Revenue: $2,517,640 Net Cash Flow: $646,135

This company has proudly served as a cornerstone in plumbing, land development, and septic system installation, with a commitment to excellence and a track record of success. A dedicated team comprising eight full-time plumbers, three part-time administrative staff, and two full-time drivers ensures seamless operations and service delivery. Clients primarily consist of commercial builders, with more than 50% of revenue sourced from the top five customers.

The company has a contracted project pipeline of approximately $100,000. Also, the company will acquire a pump truck that ensures further business expansion. The facility spans 2.5 acres in Florida, and serves as the operational hub, offering flexibility for potential buyers through lease or sale options.

The company caters to diverse needs with an extensive range of services, including:

Installation of Septic Systems: Offering tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, their expertise ensures seamless integration while adhering to regulatory and environmental standards.

Plumbing Services: From repairs and maintenance to fixture installations, pipe replacements, drain cleaning, and more, the full-service plumbing solutions address every challenge with precision and professionalism.

Land Development: Specializing in site preparation, grading, excavation, and earthmoving services, the company is a trusted partner for builders.

Advanced Treatment Units (ATUs): Certified and on the shortlist to install and service these wastewater treatment systems, the company ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while safeguarding the environment.

Consultation and Design Services: Professional guidance and expertise assist clients in planning and executing projects effectively, from concept development to detailed design and implementation.

As the owner transitions into retirement to focus on family, this presents a unique opportunity for a discerning acquirer to take over this thriving enterprise with huge growth potential.

Florida
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Utility Support Construction Company for sale includes Property
$12,500,000
Annual Revenue: $12,000,000 Net Cash Flow: $2,000,000

Entering its fourth decade in business, this construction company specializes in heavy civil construction, supporting essential utility service providers such as ConEd and National Grid. The firm enjoys a well-earned outstanding reputation for the delivery of safe, efficient, and timely completion of complicated projects.  Excellent workmanship and a skilled, tenured staff permit the company to entertain projects as wide-ranging as concrete work including foundations, retaining walls, waterproofing, excavation, and trenching to masonry, and asphalt paving. There is a fertile stream of lucrative recurring opportunities such as utility substation spill control and countermeasure projects, storm damage fortification for power stations including installation of heavy-duty footings, walls, and foundations, and shoreline restoration and general erosion protection.

Based out of a 14,500 sf warehouse, the business is being offered with its property which is included in the sale price.  Motivated staff and transparent owner willing to stay on for an extended transition period complete this legacy offering. An impressive fleet of company-owned vehicles featuring vacuum boom trucks, roll-off dump trucks, concrete pump trucks, and multiple excavators allow the company to complete multifaceted tasks such as constricted excavation, soft digging, limited access to concrete pouring into industrial waste hauling. Ownership’s commitment to providing unparalleled service has been rewarded with a loyal and stable customer base as witnessed by its strong year-over-year performance. Growth opportunities include expansion of the service area, entertaining more bids, installation, and execution of a formal sales and marketing plan, and offering additional services.

Nassau County, New York
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Restoration, Repairs and Waterproofing Company for sale
$3,000,000
Annual Revenue: $5,389,166 Net Cash Flow: $522,430

Established in the 1980s, this Construction company specializes in Exterior Restoration, Structural Repairs, and Waterproofing services. It serves the Tri-State region with its core business located in the Metropolitan New York area. With senior management and supervisory team with a combined experience of 90 years and a project management staff with 40 years of industry knowledge and expertise, the company can solve complex and demanding restoration and compliance issues while providing the best results at the most competitive and fair pricing in a safe and compliant manner.

Over its years in operation, its goal has been to provide the best results at the most competitive and fair pricing and in the safest and most compliant manner. This goal is achieved by an in-house team of engineering that ensures all work is performed under full compliance with state and/or local government rules and regulations and with strict adherence and respect to safety and labor law requirements. The company complies with NYC rules and regulations and promotes a safe work environment within the company and its subcontractors. It fully subscribes and adheres to all regulations promulgated by the DEP, EPA, DOL, and OSHA.

During its years in operation, the company has crafted a niche market mostly comprised of government contracts and other commercial/residential projects. This achievement, coupled with the company’s ability to deliver quality projects on time, has earned them a good reputation that has been rewarded with a steady flow of projects. The company currently handles future projects worth 18 Million. Their success, good reputation, and expertise are evidenced by a tremendous growth in income over the last 5-years and steady revenues during the pandemic and harsh economic times brought by Covid.

This company is Rigger Licensed, fully Insured, and Bonded contractor with high Liability insurance Limits. The management in place is ready and willing to stay on with a new owner. Inventory, assets, equipment, and working capital are also included in this sale. This business can easily be scaled by implementing a more proactive and formal marketing plan. Replicating this business model with other regions within the United States can broaden its geographical market share.

Brooklyn, New York
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Specialty Construction Company – Price includes Property
$11,500,000
Annual Revenue: $5,000,000 Net Cash Flow: $2,000,000

Established over 35 years ago, this firm specializes in supporting local utility companies with the drilling and setting of utility poles, conduit piping, and fiber optic cable. With virtually no competition and expertise in its niche, the company has earned its status as an industry leader.

Indeed, ownership’s commitment to providing timely, efficient completion of all projects has been rewarded with the company’s “favored son” treatment in awarding new jobs. Further, management cites their staff’s core competencies and substantial equipment complement as significant barriers to entry for new competitors thus resulting in a virtual monopoly in picking up new work.

Evidenced by the firm’s consistent margins and topline growth of a combined 60% over the last two years, this is a legacy turnkey offering with multiple scaling strategies, including geographical expansion, the introduction of additional services, and investment in human capital.

A well-appointed facility and yard to store its expansive assets including excavators, trucks and other equipment as well as a loyal, motivated staff and owners willing to stay on to ease transition completes this outstanding offering.

Hawaii
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Heavy Highway Construction: Excavation – Has Accepted Offer
$23,000,000
Annual Revenue: $27,600,000 Net Cash Flow: $6,900,000

This business has an accepted offer. Please view our other Construction Companies for sale.

The business was started over 20 years ago after the owner identified a need for a specialty contractor in the heavy civil engineering space.  Due to the excellent relationships built with general contractors and industry growth, there is a two-year backlog of work – valued at about $22MM+ 2/2024.

The current staff is fully trained and able to sustain the current workload and take the business to the next level.  The Company operates out of one location that includes administrative space and maintenance yards.

Equipment/Inventory/Vehicles:   Included with the sale is equipment valued at around $13.5MM using normal Orderly Liquidation at Fair Market Value. All Equipment is in good working condition.

**Annual Revenue and Cash Flow: 2024 Year End Estimate**

Columbus, Ohio
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Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance Contractor – Sold
$7,000,000
Annual Revenue: $6,973,000 Net Cash Flow: $1,603,607

This business has been sold. If you are interested in selling a fiber optic or telecom cabling business please contact us for a confidential consultation.  If you are interested in buying a fiber optic or cabling business, please view our other Construction Companies for sale.

A well-established, forty-one-year-old, aerial, and underground full-service Communications Contractor. The organization is diversified in all aspects of outside plant construction; new build, rebuild, maintenance, and emergency work. The company contracts with major communication/broadband companies. The company is a well-respected mid-sized contractor with extensive knowledge of the business and provides excellent work for its customers while achieving long-term success. The corporation maintains a strong belief system while operating consistently out of cash flow, carrying little debt. In lieu of funding massive debt for company expansion as a nationwide contractor, the company has focused resources on the state of Connecticut.

Colorado
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Utility Related Contractor Services – Sold
$5,250,000
Annual Revenue: $5,300,000 Net Cash Flow: $1,500,000

This company has been sold. Please view our Construction Businesses for sale.

Highly regarded, well-established and lucrative company. They are a registered utility contractor that has been performing underground and aerial installation and maintenance work in NYC, Long Island and the surrounding area for nearly two decades.

The company boasts an outstanding reputation earned through safe and timely completion of all projects, from new installs to upgrades of existing gas, electric, drainage, water and telecommunication systems. Ownership’s commitment to customer satisfaction has been rewarded with a continual stream of highly profitable jobs from federal, state and local agencies as well as municipalities, companies, universities, and hospitals.

The firm’s comprehensive in-house services include expert design and engineering to permit application and procurement and aerial/underground construction or fiber splicing. They provide an impressive, seamless “one-stop” shopping experience for their clients. They plan, design, build and provide maintenance for their clients.

Dedicated employees, talented subcontractors, and a custom platform solution accessible by field and office personnel facilitate multitasking and optimize efficiency. This has lead to a 20% increase in gross revenues and over 200% gain in discretionary cash flow over the last three years alone! Two fully staffed offices, a storage yard, and equipped vehicles complete this turnkey opportunity.

A transparent owner willing to stay on post-sale will facilitate the transition. The seller is willing to finance up to 40% of the purchase price.

Contact us to help you sell your construction business in New York or elsewhere in the US.

Long Island, New York
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Cable Installation & Maintenance Business + Real Estate – Sold
$1,750,000
Annual Revenue: $2,162,330 Net Cash Flow: $387,487

This company has been sold. Please view our Construction Businesses for sale. Since 1999, this business has been contracted to install, repair, and maintain all aspects of aerial and underground cable networks for many major cable companies. Services include setting telephone poles, splicing fiber and coax, performing cable replacement and line extensions, aerial and underground cable construction, joint trench construction in new subdivisions, 24 hour on-call service, and storm damage repair. Their service area includes a 100-mile radius from their upstate NY location. The revenue is shared 50-50 between aerial and underground work. All project materials are supplied and delivered to them by their customers. The only materials they supply are telephone poles, which they have a large supply that is included with the business. The staff of 30 includes 6 aerial and 2 underground crews with experience in all areas of construction and installation. Employees are certified in enclosed space training and all flaggers are certified as well.

Contact us to help you sell your construction business in New York and throughout the US.

Capitol Region, New York
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Environmental Solutions Provider – Sold
$1,100,000
Annual Revenue: $3,103,983 Net Cash Flow: $384,800

This company has been sold. Please contact us to sell your environmental services company in Indiana or anywhere else in the US. If you are interested in buying an environmental services business please view our other construction businesses for sale.

This well-established environmental services company has been serving customers for over 20 years. Their diverse customer base includes many fortune 500 companies across multiple industries. They enjoy reoccurring revenue as their services are typically provided in weekly, monthly, quarterly, or as-needed intervals.

They have a unique approach that allows them to offer both on and off-site solutions. Since they don’t own or operate any landfills, TSDs, recycling centers, or CWTs, they can offer best-in-class, completely independent solutions. Their wastewater consulting services focus on developing onsite treatment programs while the waste management specialists offer an array of options for landfill, landfill-free, treatment, EFW, recycling, and repurpose.

The staff includes licensed, seasoned veterans from the environmental industry who provide the highest quality of service with a focus on environmental compliance. The team also includes professional technicians and CDL drivers who provide exceptional environmental services in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Included with the business are a fleet of vacuum tankers, box vans, trailers, and transporters that allow for the safe movement of waste streams to off-site disposal and recycling centers.

Hancock County, Indiana
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Spray Foam Insulation Business for sale – Sold
$700,000
Net Cash Flow: $350,000

This business has been sold. Please contact us to sell your insulation company. If you are interested in buying an Insulation business, please view our insulation contractors for sale.

This business provides commercial and residential insulation services throughout upstate NY. They specialize in open and closed cell spray foam insulation and also offer blown-in fiberglass insulation for ceilings and attics. Most of their business comes from referrals from satisfied customers. They have grown every year since starting the business in 2010. No licensing or other experience is required to operate this business.

There are two owners.  One handles sales, and the other is a foreman/worker.  The one who does sales joined in June 2013.  A $70,000 payroll adjustment has been subtracted from the cash flow to hire a replacement for the foreman/worker.

Competition:

Since they provide excellent workmanship and customer service, most of their business comes from referrals. They advertise in a local paper but don’t do any internet advertising.

Growth & Expansion:

The business has experienced high growth every year. Multiple markets, including industrial and commercial, that have not been pursued present additional opportunities for growth.

Support & Training:

The seller is willing to help the buyer ensure a successful transition.

Reason for Selling:

The seller wants to focus on other ventures.

Seller Financing:

Seller financing is available to a qualified buyer.

Property/Facilities:

The shop is 7,200 sq. ft. A lease will be extended to the buyer for $28,000/year. Please inquire for a complete list of the equipment included in the sale. The real estate is owned by the seller and could be available for purchase if the buyer desires.

Finger Lakes Region, New York
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Sell your Underground Contracting Company

If you are considering selling your underground contracting company, we provide a free, confidential consultation for businesses with annual revenues of $700,000 to $70 Million.  Synergy Business Brokers will keep the sale of your business confidential and help you find the right buyer for your business. Over 38,000 of our potential buyers are looking for companies in the industries that we specialize in.

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