Concrete Cutting & Core Drilling
Specialty subcontracting with diamond tools and high ticket jobs
Concrete cutting and coring companies provide slab sawing, wall sawing, wire sawing, and core drilling for construction and renovation projects. Contractors hire them to create clean openings for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, doors/windows, and structural modifications without overbreaking or damaging surrounding concrete. The work is specialized, safety-critical, and often priced per linear foot or per hole, which supports strong unit economics when crews stay busy.
Avg Revenue
$750K
Profit Margin
25%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 3.5x
Startup Cost
$30K - $200K
Difficulty
4/5
How It Works
Build relationships with general contractors, plumbers, electricians, and restoration firms. Jobs are scheduled around other trades, then a crew arrives with saws/drills, dust and slurry control, and safety controls. Pricing is commonly per cut/per hole with minimum mobilization fees, plus extras for rebar, depth, access, and off-hours work. Scale comes from adding crews, improving dispatch, and focusing on repeat GC accounts.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Specialized trade with less competition than general contracting
- +High utilization drives strong margins (minimum fees + per-unit pricing)
- +Repeat work from GC's and trades once you're trusted
- +Scales with crews and dispatcher ops, not owner charisma
Cons
- -Safety and compliance burden (silica, noise, fall hazards, rigging)
- -Equipment is expensive and consumables (blades/bits) add up
- -Demand is tied to construction cycles and project timing
Best For
Operators with construction experience who run tight safety systems and scheduling
Operating Costs
Major costs include skilled labor, trucks/trailers, insurance, equipment payments, blade/bit consumables, maintenance, and dust/slurry control.
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Acquisition Price
- $1.5M - $2.6M
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Concrete Cutting & Core Drilling
$750K/yr • 25% margins • 2x–3.5x multiple
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