DEAL ROOM
PRIVATE VIEW
ANNUAL REVENUE
$1,876,485
ANNUAL REVENUE
$1,876,485
ADJ. SDE/EBITDA
$207,000
MARKET PRESENCE
Missouri, United States
ASKING PRICE
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Acquisition Price
$2.25M
2025 ADJ.EBITDA
$884K
BUYER EQUITY
$500K
IMPLIED MULTIPLE
$2.5K
Executive Summary
This business is a specialized provider of waterfront restoration, shoreline engineering, and land development services based in West Michigan.
Operating for over 17 years, the company has established a premier reputation in a highly regulated and permit-heavy market. It specializes in protecting and restoring high-value Lake Michigan and inland lake waterfront properties, commanding premium pricing due to its technical expertise and regulatory compliance capabilities.
With a strong operational rebound in 2026, the company is demonstrating exceptional financial performance, supported by a loyal, skilled workforce and a robust pipeline of future projects.
Company History
Founded in 2009 by the current owners, the company has grown into a dominant niche player in the shoreline construction industry.
Over nearly two decades, it has evolved from general landscape work to sophisticated erosion control, slope stabilization, and structural work necessitated by the unique geography of the Great Lakes region.
The firm has successfully navigated various economic cycles and regulatory environments, cementing its position as a go-to contractor for high-net-worth property owners.
Executive Summary
This business is a specialized provider of waterfront restoration, shoreline engineering, and land development services based in West Michigan.
Operating for over 17 years, the company has established a premier reputation in a highly regulated and permit-heavy market.
It specializes in protecting and restoring high-value Lake Michigan and inland lake waterfront properties, commanding premium pricing due to its technical expertise and regulatory compliance capabilities.
With a strong operational rebound in 2026, the company is demonstrating exceptional financial performance, supported by a loyal, skilled workforce and a robust pipeline of future projects.
Company History
Founded in 2009 by the current owners, the company has grown into a dominant niche player in the shoreline construction industry.
Over nearly two decades, it has evolved from general landscape work to sophisticated erosion control, slope stabilization, and structural work necessitated by the unique geography of the Great Lakes region.
The firm has successfully navigated various economic cycles and regulatory environments, cementing its position as a go-to contractor for high-net-worth property owners.
Executive Summary
This business is a specialized provider of waterfront restoration, shoreline engineering, and land development services based in West Michigan. Operating for over 17 years, the company has established a premier reputation in a highly regulated and permit-heavy market. It specializes in protecting and restoring high-value Lake Michigan and inland lake waterfront properties, commanding premium pricing due to its technical expertise and regulatory compliance capabilities. With a strong operational rebound in 2026, the company is demonstrating exceptional financial performance, supported by a loyal, skilled workforce and a robust pipeline of future projects.
Company History
Founded in 2009 by the current owners, the company has grown into a dominant niche player in the shoreline construction industry. Over nearly two decades, it has evolved from general landscape work to sophisticated erosion control, slope stabilization, and structural work necessitated by the unique geography of the Great Lakes region. The firm has successfully navigated various economic cycles and regulatory environments, cementing its position as a go-to contractor for high-net-worth property owners.
Products and Services
The company’s core revenue drivers include shoreline restoration, slope stabilization, rock revetment installation, and the construction of decks and staircases on steep waterfront terrain.
It also provides foundation leveling and helical pier installation, a growing specialty. These services are essential for property owners managing storm damage, dune destabilization, and erosion, creating consistent, project-based demand.
Market Position
The firm operates within a significant “regulatory moat” created by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
This complexity limits competition, as few contractors possess the required permitting relationships, specialized equipment, and environmental knowledge to perform work legally and effectively.
The company enjoys a high degree of customer loyalty and is frequently recommended by state regulators for compliance-related projects.
Products and Services
The company’s core revenue drivers include shoreline restoration, slope stabilization, rock revetment installation, and the construction of decks and staircases on steep waterfront terrain.
It also provides foundation leveling and helical pier installation, a growing specialty. These services are essential for property owners managing storm damage, dune destabilization, and erosion, creating consistent, project-based demand.
Market Position
The firm operates within a significant “regulatory moat” created by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
This complexity limits competition, as few contractors possess the required permitting relationships, specialized equipment, and environmental knowledge to perform work legally and effectively.
The company enjoys a high degree of customer loyalty and is frequently recommended by state regulators for compliance-related projects.
Customers
The customer base consists primarily of ultra-high-net-worth residential property owners along the Lake Michigan shoreline and West Michigan inland lakes.
Typical properties are substantial, with multi-million dollar assets requiring constant maintenance and protection.
The company does not face significant customer concentration risk, as its projects are referral-driven and often lead to “neighborhood chain” growth, where work on one property leads to consecutive contracts on neighboring sites.
Customers
The customer base consists primarily of ultra-high-net-worth residential property owners along the Lake Michigan shoreline and West Michigan inland lakes.
Typical properties are substantial, with multi-million dollar assets requiring constant maintenance and protection.
The company does not face significant customer concentration risk, as its projects are referral-driven and often lead to “neighborhood chain” growth, where work on one property leads to consecutive contracts on neighboring sites.
DEAL HIGHLIGHTS
ESTABLISHED
2009
LOCATION
Missouri, United States
INDUSTRY
Niche Markets
TEAM
7 skilled field production workers
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
YEAR
REVENUE
EBITDA/SDE
2023
$ 1,934,067
NA
2024
$ 1,837,482
NA
2025
$ 1,876,485
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
YEAR
2023
REVENUE
$ 1,934,067
EBITDA/SDE
NA
YEAR
2024
REVENUE
$ 1,837,482
EBITDA/SDE
NA
YEAR
2025
REVENUE
$ 1,876,485
EBITDA/SDE
$ 207,000 (Adjusted Base)
The Opportunity
This is an established HVAC business with maintenance agreements, service work, and replacement revenue. The company has operated since 2005, employs 11 people, and has a meaningful commercial customer base. The seller is expected to provide financing and transition support, which helps keep the buyer’s cash into the deal at $500K under the proposed structure.
The business is being offered at roughly 2.5x the reported 2025 adjusted EBITDA. Possible operating levers include hiring technicians, growing commercial work, improving digital lead flow, adding plumbing, and expanding into nearby markets.
BUYER EQUITY
$500K
SELLER NOTE
$500K
BANK / SBA
$1.25M
What Needs to Be Proven
Earnings Quality
The reported adjusted EBITDA needs to tie back to tax returns, general ledger activity, bank statements, and every add-back.
Owner Replacement
The current owner handles estimating, sales, relationships, and management. The cost to replace those duties must be underwritten.
downside coverage
Test customer concentration, normal CapEx, working capital, taxes, and debt service under lower-revenue cases.
COMPLETE SOURCE BRIEF
Marketing and Lead Generation
Marketing is almost exclusively driven by word-of-mouth and a sterling 17-year reputation.
The company has virtually no paid digital advertising, yet maintains a constant flow of inbound demand.
Referrals come from satisfied neighbors and, notably, from state regulatory agencies that direct landowners in violation to the company for professional remediation.
Operations
The business operates with 7 skilled field production workers who are highly tenured and loyal.
The team maintains a consistent 4-day, 11-hour work week. The owner manages all sales, project design, estimating, permit navigation, scheduling, and material procurement. The company utilizes QuickBooks for accounting, recently transitioned to a professional bookkeeping service to stabilize financial reporting.
While the lack of a formal CRM is a current operational feature, it presents a significant opportunity for a new owner to systematize processes and drive scalability.
Marketing and Lead Generation
Marketing is almost exclusively driven by word-of-mouth and a sterling 17-year reputation.
The company has virtually no paid digital advertising, yet maintains a constant flow of inbound demand.
Referrals come from satisfied neighbors and, notably, from state regulatory agencies that direct landowners in violation to the company for professional remediation.
Operations
The business operates with 7 skilled field production workers who are highly tenured and loyal. The team maintains a consistent 4-day, 11-hour work week. The owner manages all sales, project design, estimating, permit navigation, scheduling, and material procurement.
The company utilizes QuickBooks for accounting, recently transitioned to a professional bookkeeping service to stabilize financial reporting. While the lack of a formal CRM is a current operational feature, it presents a significant opportunity for a new owner to systematize processes and drive scalability.
Employees
The company employs 7 field crew members who are cross-trained in slope restoration, shoreline construction, carpentry, and equipment operation. The tenure and loyalty of this workforce are key assets to the business.
Owner Involvement
The owner is currently deeply embedded in all aspects of the business, including sales, site visits, estimating, and project design.
The business is currently highly owner-dependent, but this is a bounded risk given the company’s strong systems and the owner’s commitment to a 6-month transition period.
The ideal buyer is an individual with strong project management and business operations skills who is willing to learn the technical and regulatory aspects of the industry.
Employees
The company employs 7 field crew members who are cross-trained in slope restoration, shoreline construction, carpentry, and equipment operation. The tenure and loyalty of this workforce are key assets to the business.
Owner Involvement
The owner is currently deeply embedded in all aspects of the business, including sales, site visits, estimating, and project design. The business is currently highly owner-dependent, but this is a bounded risk given the company’s strong systems and the owner’s commitment to a 6-month transition period. The ideal buyer is an individual with strong project management and business operations skills who is willing to learn the technical and regulatory aspects of the industry.
Employees
The company employs 7 field crew members who are cross-trained in slope restoration,
shoreline construction, carpentry, and equipment operation.
The tenure and loyalty of this workforce are key assets to the business.
Owner Involvement
The owner is currently deeply embedded in all aspects of the business, including sales, site
visits, estimating, and project design.
The business is currently highly owner-dependent, but
this is a bounded risk given the company’s strong systems and the owner's commitment to
a 6-month transition period.
The ideal buyer is an individual with strong project management
and business operations skills who is willing to learn the technical and regulatory aspects of
the industry.
Add-Backs
- Officer Compensation (W2 salary)
- Interest Expense (associated with legacy debt to be retired at close)
Assets Included
The company includes a comprehensive fleet of equipment, including various dump trucks, work vans, a fleet of trailers, and heavy machinery such as compact excavators and track loaders.
The business also utilizes a rented warehouse and outdoor storage yard. A full list of assets, including tools and attachments, will be provided during diligence.
Add-Backs
- Officer Compensation (W2 salary)
- Interest Expense (associated with legacy debt to be retired at close)
Assets Included
The company includes a comprehensive fleet of equipment, including various dump trucks, work vans, a fleet of trailers, and heavy machinery such as compact excavators and track loaders.
The business also utilizes a rented warehouse and outdoor storage yard. A full list of assets, including tools and attachments, will be provided during diligence.
Growth Opportunities
- Scalability: The owner estimates the company could support significantly higher revenue with the addition of 2–3 field crews and a dedicated project manager.
- Digital Marketing: Implementing a targeted digital marketing strategy for the first time could dramatically increase the addressable market.
Preventive Maintenance
Launching annual shoreline health assessments could create predictable, recurring off-season revenue.
Geographic Expansion
The company's portable operational model could be expanded along the broader Lake Michigan shoreline or into the thousands of inland lakes in the region.
Transition and Support
The seller is highly motivated to ensure a successful transition and is offering 6 months of
full-time training and support, followed by part-time seasonal consulting as needed.
Ideal Buyer
The ideal buyer is an experienced operator, strategic acquirer, or hands-on business owner
with strong project management capabilities who is looking for a niche, high-barrier-to-entry
business with significant, untapped growth potential.
Growth Opportunities
- Scalability: The owner estimates the company could support significantly higher revenue with the addition of 2–3 field crews and a dedicated project manager.
- Digital Marketing: Implementing a targeted digital marketing strategy for the first time could dramatically increase the addressable market.
Preventive Maintenance
- Launching annual shoreline health assessments could create predictable, recurring off-season revenue.
Geographic Expansion
- The company’s portable operational model could be expanded along the broader Lake Michigan shoreline or into the thousands of inland lakes in the region.
Transition and Support
The seller is highly motivated to ensure a successful transition and is offering 6 months of full-time training and support, followed by part-time seasonal consulting as needed.
Ideal Buyer
The ideal buyer is an experienced operator, strategic acquirer, or hands-on business owner with strong project management capabilities who is looking for a niche, high-barrier-to-entry business with significant, untapped growth potential.
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