Under Contract
Turnkey Excavating Company with Consistent Cash Flow
Excavating and site-work company serving a 100-mile Chicago radius
On NextCompany since September 3, 2026 (42 days)
Chicago, IL area23 FT employees
Business overview
This excavating company performs site work across a 100-mile radius around Chicago, Illinois. Referrals and word of mouth bring in its projects. The asking price is $11,000,000. Gross revenue is $12,096,000, with cash flow of $2,906,000.
Twenty-three employees staff the business, and 8 long-term staff stay to manage projects. The sale includes 33 pieces of heavy equipment totaling $2,800,000. Buyers can lease or purchase the 3,000 square foot office at market value. The retiring seller will stay for a transition and then consult.
Who is a good fit for this business
- Buyers with at least 5 years of construction experience who will run daily operations.
- Owner-operators who will keep the company in place, because it is not relocatable.
- Buyers who can fund the $11,000,000 asking price without seller financing.
- Buyers who will add a website and marketing to a referral-driven project pipeline.
Details
- Reason for selling
- Retirement
- Real estate
- Owned, available separately
Frequently Asked Questions
This company handles excavating and site work in Cook County. It serves clients across a 100-mile radius around Chicago. Referrals and word of mouth generate the jobs. Website and marketing work can expand that pipeline.
The company employs 23 people. Many have more than 15 years with the crew. Eight long-term staff stay and manage projects from start to finish.
The sale includes 33 pieces of heavy equipment. That mix covers 17 vehicles, 8 trailers, attachments, and tools. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment total $2,800,000. Buyers can lease or buy the 3,000 square foot office at market value.
The asking price is $11,000,000. Gross revenue is $12,096,000. Cash flow is $2,906,000.
The owner is selling for retirement. The seller will stay for a reasonable transition. The seller will consult after the sale. The seller considers only buyers with at least 5 years of construction experience.