40-Year Flooring Company — San Benito Area

Business Overview:

40-Year Flooring Company — San Benito Area | Retiring Owner

A well-established commercial flooring contractor serving Monterey and San Benito Counties is available for acquisition. Founded over 40 years ago and still operated by its original owner, this business has built a loyal institutional client base and a strong reputation in its local market. The seller is retiring after four decades and is committed to a full, supported transition.

The Business

This C-15 licensed flooring contractor generates $600,000 in annual gross revenue across a diversified service mix including carpet, hardwood, and linoleum installation, epoxy flooring systems, and moisture mitigation services. Primary clients include schools, hospitals, low-income housing developments, and residential apartment complexes — commercial end markets that generate consistent, recurring bid-based work. The company carries no outstanding debt, no pending litigation, and maintains clean, professionally prepared financial records.

The Transition

The retiring seller will provide up to four weeks of no-cost training and is available for up to six months to support continuity. A non-compete agreement is included.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

40+ year operating history under original ownership
Diversified commercial revenue — schools, hospitals, housing
No debt, no liens, no litigation
Experienced five-person team in place
Clean financials, outside accountant prepared
Seller fully committed to transition

⚠️ C-15 License Required — Read Before Inquiring:

A valid California C-15 Flooring Contractor license is a strict, non-negotiable requirement for this acquisition. All prospective buyers must hold an active C-15 license. If you intend to purchase with a licensed partner, your partner's active C-15 license number must be included with your initial inquiry. Inquiries submitted without a verified C-15 license will not receive a response.

To submit your interest and request a Confidential Information Memorandum, contact:

Philip Acierto
Business Advisor | DRE# 02243272

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Market Competition and Expansion:

Growth Opportunities

Custom Floor Covering has operated for over 40 years almost entirely on the strength of its reputation, word-of-mouth referrals, and long-standing client relationships — with virtually no investment in modern marketing or digital presence. For a growth-minded buyer, this represents significant low-hanging fruit.

No Website or Digital Presence

The business currently operates without a website, social media presence, or any form of digital marketing. In a trade where competitors are increasingly findable online, a basic professional website and Google Business profile alone could meaningfully expand inbound lead flow and bid opportunities without significant capital investment.

Expanded Service Area

Operations have historically been concentrated within Monterey and San Benito Counties. The C-15 license is valid statewide, and there is no structural reason the business could not expand into adjacent markets including Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and Monterey County's broader commercial corridor — all underserved by experienced, licensed flooring contractors according to the seller.

Additional Technicians and Crew Capacity

The current team of five has been sized to match the owner's deliberately reduced workload as he prepared for retirement. The seller has acknowledged scaling back his hours and bid activity in the lead-up to the sale, meaning current revenue does not reflect the full capacity of the existing infrastructure. A buyer who actively bids and staffs accordingly could increase throughput without material changes to overhead.

Underutilized Bid Pipeline

Because the seller has been winding down rather than ramping up, the volume of active bids submitted in recent years has decreased. A new owner willing to pursue the institutional bid market aggressively — schools, hospitals, public housing, and municipal contracts — could rebuild and expand the pipeline that sustained this business at its peak.

Diversified Revenue Streams

While carpet, hardwood, and linoleum installation represent the core of current revenue, the business already holds capabilities in epoxy flooring and moisture mitigation — two higher-margin service lines that could be marketed more aggressively to general contractors and property managers who currently source those services elsewhere.

Reason for Selling:

Retirement. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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