📡 SMB Signal: Property restoration, waste management, and construction consulting businesses

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🔍️ This Week’s Featured Deals

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🔑 Emergency Property Restoration Business

Location: Fairfield County, CT
Founded: 2018
Revenue (2025): $3.3M
SDE (2025): $1.8M
Employees: 7

A fast-growing restoration services company providing water, fire, and mold damage remediation to residential and commercial clients. Operates with a semi-absentee owner and a strong reputation in the local market, driven by digital presence and referral networks. Proven systems and strong financials make this a compelling acquisition in a recession-resistant industry.

Why is this interesting?

• High-margin model: SDE margins exceed 50%, with owner only working 10–15 hours/week.

• Established lead flow: Strong referral network and online visibility drive consistent demand.

• Semi-absentee operations: Fully documented systems and trained team in place.

• Scalable platform: Potential to expand service lines, enter nearby geographies, or roll-up similar firms.

• Minimal client concentration: Mix of residential, commercial, and insurance-based work.

🔑 Specialized Trucking & Waste Services Company

Location: Maricopa County, AZ
Founded: 1986
Revenue (2024): $9.5M
SDE (2024): $1.2M
Employees: 35
Asking Price: $4.9M

An Arizona-based material handling and trucking company specializing in construction cleanup, dairy waste removal, and soil fertilization services. With nearly four decades of operation, this second-generation company has become a go-to vendor for general contractors and agricultural operations across the state. Optional real estate holdings include a 4.5-acre maintenance and operations facility.

Why is this interesting?

• Diverse revenue mix: Construction (75%), agriculture (20%), specialty work (5%).

• Asset-heavy with real estate: 42-truck fleet, onsite mechanics, and shop space included.

• Long-standing operations: Trusted reputation since the 1980s with a repeat client base.

• Growth levers: Expand capacity, market regionally, or develop environmental services.

• Optional property purchase: Industrial-zoned land available for lease or sale.

🔑 Construction Engineering & Consulting Firm

Location: Central Florida
Founded: 12 years ago
Revenue (2024): $5.3M
SDE (2024): $1M
Employees: 30
Asking Price: $5M

Established construction consulting and engineering firm providing structural/civil engineering, site planning, permitting, inspections, and compliance services to commercial and residential clients. The firm has a loyal client base, steady contracts, and a team of licensed professionals in place. Offers immediate scale for an individual or strategic buyer.

Why is this interesting?

• Recurring project flow: Strong referral business with contracts in pipeline.

• Technical expertise: Skilled engineers and consultants, minimal owner dependency.

• Turnkey operations: Proven systems, vendor relationships, and track record in place.

• High-margin cash flow: Over $1M in SDE from $5.3M in revenue.

• Growth potential: Expand geographically, layer new services, or market more aggressively.

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