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Profitable Concrete-Coatings Business, SBA Qualified, Texas Metro

TX, US

Asset-light business, ~$665K revenue and 28.5% owner-earnings margin, that held revenue through a paused top account and has a financeable path to seven figures. This is a rare chance to acquire a profitable, asset-light concrete floor-coatings company in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan markets in the country. In its first full year of operation, the business generated roughly $665,000 in revenue and approximately $190,000 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings, a 28.5% margin, on a low-overhead, job-costed model that requires no owned real estate. The company installs premium epoxy and polyaspartic floor systems for two complementary customer bases. About half of revenue comes from residential garages, patios, and workshops in a fast-growing suburban housing market. The other half comes from a rapidly expanding commercial and facility channel, including recurring, travel-ready work for national multi-location accounts sourced through an established franchise network. That commercial channel is the real growth engine, and it reaches well beyond the local territory. What sets this business apart is quality and technical credibility, not price. It has earned a 5.0 rating across 80-plus third-party reviews and was recognized as the top-performing location in its national network in its very first full year. Its crew is trusted with national commercial installations, a level of operational trust few competitors in the network can claim. A genuine technical edge, moisture-tolerant coating systems suited to a humid climate, lets the company win premium bids and avoid the costly failures that plague lower-quality installers. The operating model is built for flexibility. The owner already runs the business largely remotely at roughly 30 to 40 hours per week, while a fully cross-trained crew executes jobs independently. That makes it attractive to a hands-on owner-operator, or to a buyer who adds a single dedicated salesperson to move toward a near-absentee model. The most telling number here is a durability one. After a soft first quarter in early 2026, the business rebounded to a record revenue month in June and is tracking to full-year revenue at or above its prior year, and it did so even though its largest commercial account paused new orders for much of the year on the customer's side. The everyday business grew to fill the gap, and that account is expected to resume in the coming year, which would add volume back on top of an already larger base. The seller is relocating out of state, an exit unrelated to the health of the business, and will support a smooth transition. The path to seven-figure revenue is visible and financeable: add a second crew using equipment the business already owns, secure a discounted adjacent territory offered by the franchisor, expand the national commercial channel, and increase marketing spend that has a proven return. Priced to clear SBA debt-service coverage after a market owner's salary, this opportunity is accessible to qualified individual buyers, search funds, and strategic acquirers alike. Qualified buyers can request the full Confidential Information Memorandum, which includes complete financial detail, the company profile, customer and asset schedules, and growth modeling, by executing a Non-Disclosure Agreement with Atlantic Coast Business Advisors.

$600,000Asking Price
$670,000Revenue
$190,000Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for concrete company businesses.

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$2.29m
Median cash flow$457k
Median sale price$1m
Multiple range2.2x - 2.6x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about concrete company acquisitions

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By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating concrete company acquisitions.

Project pipeline is the leading indicator

Pull the backlog and forward commitments. Concrete is project-based: a healthy contractor has 3–6 months of committed work in writing (signed contracts, accepted bids, or work orders) plus more work in the bidding phase. A company with zero backlog at sale isn't broken — concrete is seasonal in most markets and slow periods happen — but a long pattern of light backlog signals customer relationship problems. Verify backlog with copies of contracts and ask about the seller's win rate on bids.

Equipment and trucks are major balance sheet items

Walk the yard. A real concrete contractor owns mixer trucks, pumps, forms, vibrators, screeds, finishers, and often a tractor and trailer for hauling. Equipment value can be $300K–$2M+ depending on scale. Verify what's owned outright, what's financed, and the maintenance status of each major piece. Older equipment that's been maintained is fine; older equipment that hasn't been is a hidden capex bill. Get an independent equipment appraisal for anything material.

Labor is the hardest part of the business

Concrete crews are scarce. Skilled finishers and form-setters are difficult to find in most U.S. markets. A contractor with a tenured crew has a real asset; one that runs through day laborers has a different cost structure and quality profile. Ask for crew tenure data and turnover rates. Also verify the workers' compensation status, OSHA history, and any unresolved labor or immigration compliance issues.

Commercial versus residential changes everything

Different customers, different terms, different risks. Residential concrete (driveways, patios, foundations for custom homes) typically pays at completion or in installments tied to milestones; payment risk is moderate, customer relationship is direct. Commercial and industrial concrete (parking lots, warehouse floors, retail center foundations) involves general contractor relationships, retention payments (5–10% held back for 12 months), and lien-rights complexities. Mixed-portfolio contractors are common, but the operating profiles are different.

Material costs and supplier relationships compress margins

Ready-mix concrete pricing has been volatile. Cement, aggregate, and admixture costs have risen substantially over the past five years. A concrete contractor's margin depends on bidding accurately and managing supplier relationships — long-standing relationships with ready-mix suppliers and reinforcing-steel distributors result in better pricing and priority delivery. Verify supplier terms, any volume discounts, and whether the relationships are with the company or with the seller personally.

Bonding capacity is the gating factor for larger work

Surety bonding is required for most commercial and public work. A concrete contractor's bonding capacity (the dollar amount of bonded projects they can take on) depends on financial strength, work history, and the surety's confidence in management. New ownership often triggers a review by the surety company. Verify the existing bonding line, the surety's relationship with the buyer's intended business plan, and whether bond capacity will hold post-close.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Owner-operator concrete contractors with limited equipment and small project size typically trade in the Tier 1 range (under $500K). Mid-size contractors with $2M–$10M in annual revenue, established crews, and meaningful equipment investment usually trade in the Tier 2 range ($500K–$2M of SDE valuation). Larger commercial concrete contractors with significant bonding capacity and complex project capability can reach Tier 3 ($2M+).