Concrete Pumping Service
Every commercial pour in America needs a pump truck — and there are never enough of them
Bottom line
Worth studying, but do not buy without strong local proof.
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.
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.
BizBite verdict
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Why it may work
- +Attractive 30% estimated margin profile
- +SBA dataset shows 46 recent comparable loans
Be careful
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SBA 7(a) data
Real acquisitions in this category
Change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 238910 · Site Preparation Contractors
Deal size distribution
Deal flow over time
Financing profile
Recent comparable deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | FL | $734K | $864K |
| Feb 2026 | CO | $2.7M | $3.1M |
| Feb 2026 | SC | $5M | $5.9M |
| Dec 2025 | WA | $1.6M | $1.9M |
| Dec 2025 | NJ | $1.1M | $1.2M |
| Dec 2025 | WI | $1.4M | $1.6M |
| Nov 2025 | NY | $400K | $471K |
| Nov 2025 | NY | $3.1M | $3.7M |
| Sep 2025 | IN | $600K | $706K |
| Sep 2025 | AR | $150K | $177K |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Deal Calculator
Priced off $180K SDE — can this deal service its own debt?
SDE = revenue × margin estimate for this niche; it includes owner compensation, so budget your salary out of cash flow. Excludes working-capital injection, capex reserves, and taxes. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower.
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.
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