Deal Alert: Profitable Excavation Business for Sale

📍 Location: Houston, Texas
💰 Asking Price: confidential
📊 Annual Revenue: ~$4.96M (2023)

🌟 Why This Business is Great:

The excavation industry is often overlooked, but this business is sitting on a goldmine of government contracts and strong local market demand. With $1.7M in existing government contracts and a $6M contract on the horizon, it’s already well-positioned for significant growth.

✅ Diverse services: demolition, drainage repair, lot clearing, and more
✅ Strong market presence in Houston
✅ High-end equipment and operational infrastructure
✅ Positioned for growth in tech-driven projects (AI data centers, warehouses)

The Opportunity

The business faced a revenue dip in 2023, but there’s plenty of room to optimize operations and scale revenue. Here’s how a new owner could drive profitability:

🚀 Tighten cost controls to improve margins
🚀 Capitalize on tech-driven projects (AI data centers, warehouse developments)
🚀 Expand service offerings to additional high-demand construction sectors

🔍 My Analysis: This business has strong potential but requires a hands-on owner to improve efficiency and profitability. The 2023 revenue drop raises questions, but the strong government pipeline and a $6M contract ahead suggest a rebound is likely. The decline in gross margins from 51% in 2019 to 28% in 2023 highlights inefficiencies that need addressing. A buyer with expertise in cost control and operational optimization can turn this into a highly profitable acquisition. While real estate isn’t included, for the right buyer, this presents an opportunity to capitalize on Houston’s growing construction market and secure long-term success.

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