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This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established excavation and dirt-work company with the equipment, market presence, and service capability already in place. The business serves Northern Arizona... Businesses Franchises Brokers Loading... Established Northern Arizona Excavating Company | Equipment Included Yavapai County, AZ Asking Price:$1,300,000 Cash Flow (SDE):$560,000 EBITDA:$482,000 Gross Revenue:$1,200,000 Established:Not Disclosed Established Northern Arizona Excavating Company | Equipment Included Business Description This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established excavation and dirt-work company with the equipment, market presence, and service capability already in place. The business serves Northern Arizona with a practical mix of high-demand services including excavation, grading, site preparation, trenching, utility work, hauling, drainage, land clearing, and general earthwork.Excavating companies are difficult to replicate from scratch. Buyers face major barriers including expensive equipment, operator experience, local contractor relationships, crew capability, insurance, maintenance, and the time required to build a trusted name in the market. This business gives a buyer a head start with an existing operating platform and an equipment package that can support immediate work.Located in the Northern Arizona market, the company is positioned in an area with continued demand from residential construction, land development, custom homes, utilities, roadwork, commercial projects, septic-related work, property improvement, and general contractor support.Why This Opportunity Stands OutThis is not a light-service business with limited hard assets. It is an equipment-backed contractor in an essential trade where demand is driven by construction, development, land improvement, and infrastructure needs.A buyer is not just acquiring a customer list or a phone number. They are acquiring a platform: equipment, service history, operating knowledge, local market presence, and the ability to perform work that builders, homeowners, developers, and contractors consistently need.For the right buyer, this could be operated as a standalone business or folded into an existing construction, grading, hauling, utility, landscaping, septic, or general contracting company to immediately expand capacity.Business HighlightsEstablished excavation contractor with local market recognition in Northern Arizona.Valuable equipment package included, giving a buyer the tools needed to continue operations without starting from scratch.High-demand service lines including excavation, grading, site prep, utilities, trenching, hauling, drainage, and dirt work.Multiple customer channels including homeowners, builders, contractors, developers, property owners, and commercial clients.Strong strategic acquisition fit for construction-related companies looking to expand into excavation or increase internal site-work capacity.Essential service business tied to land development, construction, infrastructure, utilities, and property improvement.Scalable operation with room to grow through stronger marketing, expanded bidding, additional crews, contractor partnerships, and better utilization of existing equipment.Ideal BuyerThis business is a strong fit for:An experienced excavation operator looking to own their own companyA general contractor wanting to bring dirt work in-houseA construction company seeking expansion into Northern ArizonaA grading, septic, utility, landscaping, or hauling company wanting to add excavation capacityAn investor-backed operator with industry experience or an operating partnerConfidential SaleBusiness name, exact location, detailed financials, equipment list, and seller information will be released only to qualified buyers after NDA and broker approval.The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers, an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers. All listing information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence. Ad#:2514058 Detailed Information Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E): $740,000 Included in asking price Employees: 11 (1 Full-time, 10 Contractors) Facilities: Home Based Growth & Expansion: Growth Opportunities A new owner could increase revenue by pursuing larger commercial and contractor-driven projects, building stronger relationships with builders and general contractors, improving online lead generation, expanding municipal and utility-related bidding, adding crew capacity, and increasing utilization of the equipment fleet. There may also be meaningful upside for a strategic buyer who can bring existing customer relationships, administrative support, dispatch systems, project management, or additional labor to the business. Financing: Seller financing available Negotiable Reason for Selling: Retirement Home-Based: This business is currently Home-Based Business Location Location: Yavapai County, AZ Demographic Information for Yavapai County Area Household Income Population Age Population Trend Population by Race/Ethnicity BizBuySell EDGE Financial Benchmarks for Arizona Heavy Construction Businesses Gross Revenue Benchmarks Cash Flow (SDE) Benchmarks EBITDA Benchmarks BizBuySell EDGE Listing Statistics Saved This Listing Listing Last Updated Appeared in Search Listing Detail Views BizBuySell EDGE Know the True Market Value Before You Make an Offer Get valuation data to negotiate with confidence. Get a Valuation Report Business Listed By: Ian Burns Hub Commercial | Sunbelt Business Brokers View My Listings Phone Number 866-610-7912 Voice only (no SMS) Sponsoring Broker: Eddy Roche Ad#:2514058 The information in this listing has been provided by the business seller or representative stated above. 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Why we like it
- Asset-heavy business model with $740,000 in included equipment creates significant barriers to entry and supports the 2.3x multiple on a $560,000 cash flow. The FF&E represents 57% of the asking price, meaning buyers acquire substantial hard assets alongside the operating business, providing downside protection through equipment liquidation value.
- Essential infrastructure services with recession-resistant demand drivers across residential construction, commercial development, utilities, and property improvement. Excavation work is required for virtually all construction and development projects, creating consistent need regardless of economic conditions as existing infrastructure requires maintenance and new development continues.
- Northern Arizona market benefits from population growth, residential development, and infrastructure expansion driven by Phoenix metro spillover and lifestyle migration. The region's continued buildout creates sustained demand for site preparation, utility trenching, septic work, and general earthmoving services across both residential and commercial sectors.
- Scalable platform with immediate expansion opportunities through better equipment utilization, expanded bidding on municipal and commercial projects, and strategic acquisition potential for construction companies wanting to vertically integrate dirt work capabilities. The existing crew structure and equipment package can support increased revenue without proportional overhead increases.
How to improve it
- Implement systematic bidding process for municipal, utility, and commercial projects where margins tend to be higher and payment terms more reliable. Many excavation contractors focus primarily on residential work and miss larger-margin institutional opportunities that require more structured bidding but offer better profitability.
- Establish formal partnerships with 3-5 key general contractors and builders to secure recurring subcontract work with predictable scheduling. Direct contractor relationships reduce marketing costs and provide steady workflow that allows for better crew and equipment planning.
- Deploy GPS machine control and grade control technology on key equipment to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and justify premium pricing. Modern excavation increasingly requires precision grading capabilities that command higher rates and attract better commercial clients.
- Build out equipment rental revenue stream during slower construction periods by renting machinery to smaller contractors, landscapers, and property owners. This generates additional cash flow from existing assets and helps offset seasonal construction cycles common in Northern Arizona.
- Develop specialized service offerings like emergency utility repair, storm damage cleanup, or fire restoration earthwork that command premium rates and provide counter-cyclical revenue during slow construction periods. These services often have less competition and higher urgency-driven pricing.
Diligence notes
- Verify equipment condition, maintenance records, and replacement schedules for the $740,000 FF&E package since equipment condition directly impacts operational capability and future capital requirements. Request detailed equipment list with ages, hours, and recent maintenance to assess true asset value versus potential near-term replacement needs.
- Analyze customer concentration and contract structure to ensure revenue stability, particularly examining the mix between one-time residential projects versus recurring commercial and contractor relationships. High customer concentration or project-by-project billing creates revenue volatility that impacts valuation.
- Review insurance requirements, bonding capacity, and licensing compliance since excavation work involves significant liability exposure and many commercial projects require specific bonding and insurance levels. Ensure the business maintains proper coverage and bonding capacity to pursue larger projects.
- Examine the contractor versus employee classification for the 10 contractors to assess potential labor law compliance issues and understand true labor costs. Misclassification risk in construction is significant and could result in back taxes, penalties, or reclassification requirements that impact profitability.