Established Moving & Junk Business – Des Moines

Business Overview:

This established moving and junk removal business has been serving the Des Moines Metro since 2017. With nearly a decade of operations, it has built strong brand recognition and a loyal customer base across one of the fastest-growing regions in Iowa. The business benefits from recurring demand, consistent positive feedback, and a reputation for reliable service.

The operation runs from a 2,000 sq. ft. office and shop facility, centrally located with direct access to the interstate system. Included in the sale are six trucks, moving equipment, office furniture, and technology assets, with an estimated asset value of $200,000. The business employs 30 people, including an experienced Operations Manager, which allows the current owner to maintain a semi-passive role of about 30 hours per week.

Financially, the business is strong, with average seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE) of over $200,000. Opportunities for growth include adding Sunday operations, expanding interstate moving capabilities, increasing marketing, and building partnerships with realtors, apartment complexes, and senior living communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner to take over a profitable, well-run operation with scalable systems in place, a strong team, and plenty of room for further growth in a thriving metro market.

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Property Features and Assets:

The business operates from an approximately 2,000 sq. ft. office and shop facility located in the Des Moines Metro area. The property is leased and offers a central location with easy access to the interstate system, making it ideal for dispatching crews and vehicles across the territory. An added benefit is that the building also houses mechanics, who provide convenient ongoing truck maintenance.

Assets included in the sale are valued at approximately $200,000 and cover both vehicles and equipment:

• Fleet of 6 trucks (various Isuzu, Ford, and GMC models)

• Office furnishings and technology including desks, chairs, laptops, iPads, phones, copier, filing cabinets, and whiteboards

• Operational tools such as workbenches, power washer, large air compressor, and other moving/junk removal equipment

This combination of facility and assets provides the buyer with everything needed to continue operations immediately. The fleet and equipment are well-maintained, and the central shop location supports efficient service delivery across the growing Des Moines Metro are

Market Competition and Expansion:

This business operates in the moving and junk removal industry, a market with consistent demand and relatively low barriers to entry. While smaller independent operators exist, this business benefits from nearly a decade of reputation, large fleet capacity, and established systems that give it a strong competitive edge in the Des Moines Metro area. Its size, experienced workforce, and recognized presence allow it to outperform smaller competitors and maintain recurring customers.

Expansion opportunities are clear. A new owner could increase revenue by opening on Sundays, adding interstate moving services, expanding marketing efforts, and building relationships with realtors, apartment communities, senior living centers, and local government contracts. With four of the five fastest-growing communities in Iowa located in the Des Moines Metro, the territory offers significant room for long-term growth

Reason for Selling:

Other Business Interests and Family Obligations. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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