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Asking Price: $725,000

High-Margin Specialty Paving Contractor with Built-In Demand Backlog – Columbus, OH

Sunbury, OH
Delaware County

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of only a handful of specialized chip-seal and asphalt paving companies in Ohio registered in good standing with the state — a defensible, high-margin niche within a fragmented, low-barrier industry.Built on more than four decades of hands-on trade expertise, this Columbus-based company has become the go-to contractor for premier home builders and high-end residential clients across the region, with a growing presence in commercial and municipal work. Revenue has grown 26% over the past three years — driven almost entirely by price increases rather than added capacity — pointing to significant untapped upside for a buyer willing to expand crew size and take on more of the leads already coming in.The business runs on a lean, asset-light model: core equipment is owned outright, heavier or specialized equipment is rented as needed, and the field crew — led by a long-tenured foreman — operates with substantial independence, handling projects up to $20,000–$25,000 without direct owner involvement. About half of new business comes from word-of-mouth referrals, a strong signal of customer satisfaction and low acquisition cost.Reason for Selling Owner retirement after a lifelong career in the paving trade.Facilities Company administration currently runs from a home office; a buyer will need modest equipment storage (approx. ¼ acre). Ownership has expressed openness to a transitional lease of its current storage space. No real estate is included in the asking price.Competition No specialized state licensing is required for general paving in Ohio, resulting in a fragmented, price-competitive market with many small operators. Within its specific high-end chip-seal niche, however, the Company is one of only four or five providers statewide registered in good standing with the Ohio Attorney General's Office — a meaningful credibility barrier most competitors lack. Ownership reports winning approximately 9 of 10 head-to-head competitive bids against its primary direct competitor.Growth & ExpansionOwnership has deliberately self-capped scheduling and currently accepts only the strongest 2–3 estimates of roughly 10 received weekly; local demand reportedly could absorb a full year's backlog within months if capacity were expanded.Growth to date has come almost entirely from price increases rather than volume — added crew capacity represents a largely untapped lever.Seal coating is currently offered only to existing clients due to labor constraints; building dedicated capacity could convert the existing customer base into a recurring maintenance revenue stream.Out-of-state projects (KY, WV, PA, MI, IN) command premium pricing, up to double local rates, and are currently pursued only opportunistically.A dedicated administrative/office hire would free ownership to focus on sales and larger projects.Support & Training Ownership has expressed willingness to support a transition period (scope negotiable) and openness to seller financing on a portion of the purchase price.Employees Field workforce of 5–7, currently engaged as independent contractors (1099), anchored by a long-tenured foreman expected to remain through a change of ownership. Administrative, estimating, and back-office functions are currently handled by ownership and a co-operator — the primary area for a buyer or new hire to plan around.Assets Included Owned equipment (trucks, rollers, paver, tar distributor, and tools) valued at approximately $300,000, supporting the transaction and reducing a buyer's post-close capital needs. Full equipment schedule with serial numbers available under NDA.

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Cash Flow $194,000
Revenue Not Disclosed

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