Profitable Utility Services Company – Trenching & Boring Specialist

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February 06, 2026

by an intermediary from High Point University in O'Fallon, MO, USA

With more than 30 years of proven performance, this well-established utility services contractor specializes in water and sewer line installation, trenching, and directional boring. Serving a growing regional market, the company has built a trusted brand known for reliability, professionalism, and exceptional project execution. The business generated $4.3M+ in revenue in the most recent fiscal year with over $1.25M in Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE). It boasts strong EBITDA margins, minimal customer concentration, and a loyal client base that includes developers, builders, and utility authorities. The company maintains a high backlog, ensuring steady workflow and providing labor stability with its experienced union crews. Key Highlights: - 30+ Year Track Record: Long-standing leadership and virtually no employee turnover have cemented a reputation for quality, efficiency, and on-time performance. - Strong Cash Flow: $1.25M+ SDE with consistent historical profitability. - Proven Operations: Seasoned, well-trained teams, field-tested processes, and well-maintained equipment included. - Happy, High-Retention Customers: Clients stay for the company’s reliability, consistency, and attention to detail. - Low Overhead Advantage: Streamlined staffing and efficient operations allow competitive bidding and strong margins. - Growth-Ready Platform: No website, no marketing, and no sales team—major upside for a buyer focused on business development. Current staffing supports ~500 installations/year; additional crews or an estimating function could increase capacity immediately. - High Backlog: Provides predictable workload and reduces operational risk. - Clean Transition: Seller provides 30 days of on-site training and is flexible on a longer transition. The operation runs from a flexible, transferrable facility and maintains all required municipal and regional licenses. Equipment is regularly serviced, and union labor is fully trained and stable. Ideal Buyer: A strong fit for an individual with construction or project management experience, a strategic industry buyer seeking to expand utility infrastructure services, or an investor-operator looking for a high-margin, low-risk acquisition with immediate scalability. All interested parties must be pre-qualified and sign a confidentiality agreement to receive detailed financials and operational information.
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from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA
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