Concrete Pumping Service
Every commercial pour in America needs a pump truck — and there are never enough of them
Concrete pumping businesses own and operate boom pump trucks that deliver ready-mix concrete to exact pour locations on job sites — reaching places wheelbarrows and chutes can't. Every high-rise, bridge, parking structure, and large slab project requires pumping. Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP), the public industry leader, reported 40%+ gross margins in 2024. A single truck with steady utilization can generate $300K–$600K/year in revenue. Construction spending near all-time highs keeps demand strong.
Avg Revenue
$600K
Profit Margin
30%
Acquisition Multiple
2.5x - 4x
Startup Cost
$200K - $700K
Difficulty
3/5
How It Works
Concrete pumping companies charge $800–$2,500+ per pour (or by the hour at $200–$400/hr). Contractors call when concrete is ordered — the pump truck must show up on time or the pour is ruined. Relationships with concrete batch plants and GCs drive recurring work. Growth comes from adding trucks and expanding into industrial and DOT projects.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +40%+ gross margins backed by public company financials
- +Infrastructure spending creates a decade of tailwinds
- +Equipment creates a natural barrier to entry
- +Relationships with GCs generate highly recurring revenue
Cons
- -New boom pumps cost $500K–$1M+; used can be $150K–$400K
- -Maintenance is intensive — downtime on pour day is catastrophic
- -CDL operators are required and difficult to find
Best For
Operators with construction industry relationships or civil engineering background
Operating Costs
Fuel, operator wages (CDL), insurance, maintenance, and truck financing account for the majority of costs. Equipment financing is widely available through manufacturer programs.
Where to Buy
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Acquisition Price
- $1.5M - $2.4M
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Concrete Pumping Service
$600K/yr • 30% margins • 2.5x–4x multiple
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