SBA Preapproved Construction Contractor Pipeline & Drilling Business in Texas
Overview
Established in 2001, this business provides horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services for pipeline projects in hard-to-access environments such as rock, rivers, roads, and levees. Operations are lean, reputation-driven, and centered on high-margin, precision HDD work across Texas and New Mexico. Minimal marketing has produced steady demand exceeding capacity, with operations home-based and supported by a compact full-time team.
Asking Price: $4.7M
TTM Revenue (2024): $1.5M
TTM Profit (SDE 2024): $1.1M
FF&E: $1.7M
3-Year Average SDE: $773K
3-Year Average Revenue: $1.4M
Cash Flow Margin (2024): 69%
Cash Flow Margin (2023): 54%
Industry: Horizontal Directional Drilling / Pipeline Services
Turnkey: Yes, includes 90-day transition
Years in Business: 23 (since 2001)
Employees: 4 Full-Time
SBA Pre-Approved: Yes
Growth Opportunities
Growth potential exists through geographic expansion and investment in staff and additional drilling units. With a 90-day seller transition, no debt assumed, and strong demand signals, a buyer can scale efficiently from an established base of specialized equipment and processes.
Exit Advisory Takeaway
This is a low-overhead, high-margin operation in a specialized, capital-intensive segment with minimal competition and stable regional demand. The 69% cash flow margin in 2024 and the included $1.7M+ in equipment make this asset-heavy acquisition relatively derisked. Though owner-operator reliant, it’s poised for expansion under a strategic buyer willing to staff up. Modest marketing or capacity upgrades could yield immediate top-line growth. Ideal for acquirers seeking stable, niche infrastructure exposure.
