Whether you focus on residential driveways or large commercial foundations, we connect you with concrete business brokers who understand equipment depreciation, project estimating, and labor management.
Selling a concrete business involves valuing tangible assets like pump trucks, laser screeds, and forms, as well as intangible assets like your safety record, GC relationships, and project backlog.
We start by analyzing your project mix. Are you primarily residential or commercial? Do you handle foundations, tilt-up construction, or decorative flatwork?
From there, we identify business brokers who specialize in the construction sector. Some are experts in selling smaller contractors to new owner-operators, while others work with larger construction groups looking to acquire crews and heavy equipment fleets.
• Project Backlog – A strong pipeline of signed contracts gives buyers confidence in future revenue. We help you present your WIP (Work-In-Progress) correctly.
• Yellow Iron Fleet – Buyers look for well-maintained pump trucks, mixers, and excavators. A modern fleet reduces immediate CapEx needs for the new owner.
• Skilled Finishers – In construction, your labor force is critical. Companies with tenured foremen and skilled concrete finishers are highly sought after.
• Commercial Contracts – Recurring relationships with General Contractors or developers are more valuable than one-off residential jobs.
Buyers scrutinize specific operational assets when valuing a concrete company.
Your "Yellow Iron" and pump trucks create a valuation floor. We ensure your fleet, including laser screeds and volumetric mixers, is appraised at current Fair Market Value (FMV).
Work-in-Progress (WIP) and signed backlog are critical. Buyers will pay a premium for bonded contracts that guarantee revenue for the next 12-18 months.
Concrete finishing is an art. A stable crew of experienced finishers and foremen who can run jobs independently is the most attractive intangible asset you possess.
To get the highest price, we don't just look at your tax returns. We work with brokers who "recast" your P&L to show the true Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). In the concrete industry, this involves specific add-backs:
Understanding the buyer landscape is critical for setting expectations. The type of buyer depends largely on your size and your business model.
1. Private Equity (Infrastructure):
PE firms are investing heavily in infrastructure services. They look for platform companies with $2M+ in EBITDA, strong management teams, and a solid backlog of commercial/public work.
2. Strategic Buyers (GCs):
Large General Contractors often buy concrete companies to vertically integrate. Instead of subbing out foundation work, they want to capture that margin and control the schedule.
3. Individual Investors / Superintendents:
For smaller concrete companies with SDE between $300k and $800k, the buyer is often a former Superintendent or industry veteran using an SBA loan to buy their own operation.
To maximize your multiple, ensure your WIP (Work in Progress) reports are accurate. Inaccurate WIP schedules are the number one reason construction deals fall apart during due diligence.
Our Advice: Organize your equipment maintenance logs. Buyers will send mechanics to inspect your iron. If your fleet is documented as well-maintained, the deal value increases significantly.
Selling a concrete business carries specific risks. If word gets out, the damage can be immediate:
The Bid Risk:
Competitors may use rumors of a sale to undermine your bids on upcoming projects, telling GCs that you won't be around to finish the job.
The Crew Risk:
Skilled finishers are gold. If they hear the business is for sale, they may jump to a competitor for perceived job security, leaving you shorthanded.
Our Approach: We utilize strict NDAs and "blind profiles." We market the financial performance and equipment capabilities without revealing your name until a buyer has been vetted.
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Cincinnati, OH
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Eurasian Capital was facing a number of difficulties as they tried to increase their top-of-funnel sales activity. They can only function with top-notch appointments (the majority of the time, funding has been successfully raised), but Centergrowth was consistently able to attract high-quality appointments from the beginning.
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If you are exploring a sale now or in the next few years, your first move should be speaking with someone who understands the trades.
On our first call, we will discuss your revenue mix, fleet status, and exit goals. From there, we will suggest one or more brokers or M&A advisors who are best positioned to sell your specific type of concrete business.
We support Concrete Business owners across the United States. Select your state to find local assistance.
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Discuss Your IndustryCentergrowth works with specialized brokers in every state. Whether you are a local residential contractor or a multi-state commercial firm, we have the network to help you sell.
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