Profitable Utility Services Company – Trenching & Boring Specialist
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.
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA