Lead Apron Inspection Service
Hospitals have racks of X-ray garments — and auditors can ask for the inspection log anytime
Bottom line
Accessible entry point; validate local supply before buying.
Lead apron inspection services inventory, visually inspect, fluoroscope or X-ray scan, tag, and document protective radiation garments used by hospitals, dental offices, imaging centers, and surgery suites. The boring angle is audit readiness: healthcare facilities commonly inspect lead garments annually and need a clear log for each apron, vest, thyroid shield, and skirt. One facility can contain hundreds of garments across departments.
Avg Revenue
$280K
Profit Margin
38%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 3.6x
Startup Cost
$15K - $75K
How It Works
The operator visits healthcare sites annually, barcodes each garment, performs visual and tactile checks, scans garments using onsite imaging equipment or a partner facility, documents defects, tags passed items, and provides an audit-ready report. Revenue comes from per-garment inspection fees, inventory setup, replacement referrals, and multi-site service contracts.
Revenue Range
BizBite underwriting snapshot
Pass for now
Lead Apron Inspection Service has enough high-level data for a first look, but BizBite has not assigned a category-specific operating model yet. Treat the score as preliminary.
Category-level fit before lender-specific diligence.
Weak source data caps the final score.
Why it may work
- +Attractive 38% estimated margin profile
Be careful
- !Source link status has not been verified yet
- !No last-checked date yet
- !No SBA category enrichment yet
- !No category operating model yet
- !Low data confidence
Pros
- +Annual recurring inspection cadence
- +Audit documentation creates stickiness
- +Low inventory burden
- +Natural cross-sell to radiation-safety and X-ray equipment services
Cons
- -Requires healthcare scheduling and documentation discipline
- -Access to imaging equipment or partners is needed
- -Facility purchasing cycles can be slow
Best For
Radiology service techs, healthcare compliance consultants, and niche inspection operators
Operating Costs
Costs include technician labor, barcode/tag supplies, reporting software, insurance, travel, radiation-safety training, and access to fluoroscopy or X-ray scanning. Profitability improves with dense hospital systems and standardized annual renewals.
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Where to Buy
Article describing annual inspection documentation and audit expectations for lead garments
Provider page for lead garment inspection and X-ray scanning services
Summary of manufacturer guidance around annual fluoroscopic inspection
Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Buy price
- $560K–$1.0M
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