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Established Surveying Business - Altoona, Alabama
This profitable surveying company has served the Etowah County market for 25 years, generating consistent $150,000 annual revenue with strong demand exceeding current capacity. The owner-operated business has built an excellent reputation and maintains a steady pipeline of work with established commercial and residential clients.
Business Overview:
- Established 1999 with continuous operation
- Annual Revenue: $150,000 with consistent profitability
- Market-leading position in local surveying services
- Strong customer relationships and repeat business
- Three months of contracted backlog provides revenue security
Financial Highlights:
- Net income: $150,000 annually
- Steady cash flow from established client base
- Consistent demand with work regularly turned away due to capacity constraints
- Inventory valued at $80,000 included in purchase
Real Estate & Assets:
- Owned commercial property included (valued at $200,000)
- 1,200 square foot professional facility
- Complete surveying equipment and inventory package
- No lease obligations or rental expenses
Market Position:
- Dominant market share in local surveying sector
- Well-established customer relationships under current owner's reputation
- Strong competition validates robust market demand
- Extensive network of industry contacts and referrals
Growth Potential:
- Significant expansion opportunities through additional crew hiring
- Current two-person operation limits capacity despite high demand
- Proven business model ready for scaling
- Untapped market potential evidenced by turned-away projects
The 77-year-old owner is retiring after building this rewarding and financially successful business. Limited transition support available. This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable surveying operation with immediate cash flow, owned real estate, established clientele, and substantial growth potential in Alabama's active construction market.
Asking Price: $500,000 (includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and all business assets)
This profitable surveying company has served the Etowah County market for 25 years, generating consistent $150,000 annual revenue with strong demand exceeding current capacity. The owner-operated business has built an excellent reputation and maintains a steady pipeline of work with established commercial and residential clients.
Business Overview:
- Established 1999 with continuous operation
- Annual Revenue: $150,000 with consistent profitability
- Market-leading position in local surveying services
- Strong customer relationships and repeat business
- Three months of contracted backlog provides revenue security
Financial Highlights:
- Net income: $150,000 annually
- Steady cash flow from established client base
- Consistent demand with work regularly turned away due to capacity constraints
- Inventory valued at $80,000 included in purchase
Real Estate & Assets:
- Owned commercial property included (valued at $200,000)
- 1,200 square foot professional facility
- Complete surveying equipment and inventory package
- No lease obligations or rental expenses
Market Position:
- Dominant market share in local surveying sector
- Well-established customer relationships under current owner's reputation
- Strong competition validates robust market demand
- Extensive network of industry contacts and referrals
Growth Potential:
- Significant expansion opportunities through additional crew hiring
- Current two-person operation limits capacity despite high demand
- Proven business model ready for scaling
- Untapped market potential evidenced by turned-away projects
The 77-year-old owner is retiring after building this rewarding and financially successful business. Limited transition support available. This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable surveying operation with immediate cash flow, owned real estate, established clientele, and substantial growth potential in Alabama's active construction market.
Asking Price: $500,000 (includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and all business assets)
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 27
- Employees
- 2 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- We have two new GPS systems plotter scanner, printer to computers and consumables such as iron steaks, ribbon steak bags and a 1200 square-foot building that is not quite finished but can be sold with the company.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Market and competition are strong in the area, but our company is the leader in that market for the location that we have. Lots of good strong contacts and about three months of backlog for work that continues to come in daily.
- Opportunities for Growth
- If someone was willing to take a chance on a couple of different crews, they could really make more more money and turn out more jobs than what we have over the past 27 years just by myself.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,200
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- I am currently 77 years old and ready for retirement.
- Transition Support
- We are currently working on retirement and getting out of the business after 27 years. I will be willing to help on a small scale, but mainly am looking for retirement.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2489740
- Listing Views
- 29
Business Location
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