Concrete Cutting & Core Drilling
Specialty subcontracting with diamond tools and high ticket jobs
Concrete cutting and coring companies provide slab sawing, wall sawing, wire sawing, and core drilling for construction and renovation projects. Contractors hire them to create clean openings for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, doors/windows, and structural modifications without overbreaking or damaging surrounding concrete. The work is specialized, safety-critical, and often priced per linear foot or per hole, which supports strong unit economics when crews stay busy.
Avg Revenue
$750K
Profit Margin
25%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 3.5x
Startup Cost
$30K - $200K
Difficulty
4/5
How It Works
Build relationships with general contractors, plumbers, electricians, and restoration firms. Jobs are scheduled around other trades, then a crew arrives with saws/drills, dust and slurry control, and safety controls. Pricing is commonly per cut/per hole with minimum mobilization fees, plus extras for rebar, depth, access, and off-hours work. Scale comes from adding crews, improving dispatch, and focusing on repeat GC accounts.
Revenue Range
Real Acquisitions in This Category
SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 238910 · Site Preparation Contractors
Deal Size Distribution
Deal Flow Over Time
Financing Profile
Recent Comparable Deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal | Jobs | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | WA | $1.6M | $1.9M | 11 | — |
| Dec 2025 | NJ | $1.1M | $1.2M | — | — |
| Dec 2025 | WI | $1.4M | $1.6M | 13 | — |
| Nov 2025 | NY | $3.1M | $3.7M | 22 | — |
| Nov 2025 | NY | $400K | $471K | 22 | — |
| Sep 2025 | IN | $600K | $706K | 28 | — |
| Sep 2025 | AR | $150K | $177K | 12 | — |
| Sep 2025 | AR | $2.5M | $3.0M | 12 | — |
| Sep 2025 | NJ | $2.2M | $2.6M | 14 | — |
| Aug 2025 | CO | $1.2M | $1.4M | 36 | — |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Pros
- +Specialized trade with less competition than general contracting
- +High utilization drives strong margins (minimum fees + per-unit pricing)
- +Repeat work from GC's and trades once you're trusted
- +Scales with crews and dispatcher ops, not owner charisma
Cons
- -Safety and compliance burden (silica, noise, fall hazards, rigging)
- -Equipment is expensive and consumables (blades/bits) add up
- -Demand is tied to construction cycles and project timing
Best For
Operators with construction experience who run tight safety systems and scheduling
Operating Costs
Major costs include skilled labor, trucks/trailers, insurance, equipment payments, blade/bit consumables, maintenance, and dust/slurry control.
SBA Financing Estimator
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Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Where to Buy
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Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Buy price
- $1.5M–$2.6M
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