Underground Utility Contractor For Sale
Certified Midwest underground utility contractor for water mains and sewers
On NextCompany since September 1, 2026 (43 days)
Location undisclosedEstablished 2016
Business overview
This certified underground utility contractor has operated in the Midwest since 2016. The company focuses on water main replacement, lead service line replacement, and sanitary sewer construction. It self-performs work with its own skilled labor and specialized equipment. Three to four field crews serve a sole utility client.
Gross revenue is $3,818,235. Cash flow is $1,072,800. A $2,000,000 equipment package transfers with the business. The seller seeks to reduce operational burden.
Who is a good fit for this business
- Buyers with water main, lead service line, or sanitary sewer construction experience.
- Buyers seeking a self-perform contractor with its own skilled labor and equipment.
- Buyers who want the option to relocate this underground utility contractor.
- Buyers prepared to grow volume by staffing extra crews under the current contract.
Details
- Reason for selling
- Seller is seeking to reduce operational burden
- Real estate
- No real estate
Frequently Asked Questions
The contractor replaces water mains, lead service lines, and sanitary sewers. It self-performs this work with its own skilled labor and specialized equipment. Crews work across the Midwest metropolitan area. Federal lead service line elimination mandates support demand for this specialty.
Gross revenue for this contractor is $3,818,235. Annual cash flow as seller's discretionary earnings is $1,072,800. Three to four field crews currently produce that volume. Adding crews within the existing contract can take revenue to about $6.0M.
The sale includes a full equipment package valued at $2,000,000. That package transfers with the business at the stated value. The conveyed equipment lets crews keep working after closing. The listing does not include real estate with the contractor.
Over 80% of employees have supported the same primary client for 15 or more years. The company works with that sole utility client. Combined industry expertise exceeds 40 years. The seller expects the project manager, field superintendent, and crews to remain.