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Acquisition Opportunity

Pro Level Floor Preparation

South East Queensland — Brisbane, Gold Coast & Northern NSW

$950K in owner earnings from a business that hasn't spent a dollar on advertising in 10 years. Two trained teams, commercial contracts with major builders, and a compliance-driven service that construction literally can't proceed without. Revenue up 95% in two years.

$1,200,000
Plus stock at valuation (~$50K)
Annual Revenue
$2.59M
FY2024
+95% in 2 years
Owner Earnings
$950K
PEBITDA FY2024
Asking Price
$1.2M
Plus stock (~$50K)
Established
19 Yrs
Since 2005
Staff
8
Across 2 teams
3rd team ready
Why This Business

Six Reasons This Is a No-Brainer

Compliance-Driven Demand

Floor levelling isn't optional — it's a regulatory requirement. Builders face liquidated damages if floors don't meet tolerance standards. This isn't a "nice to have" service. Construction literally stops without it.

Revenue Accelerating — Not Flat

$1.32M in FY21 to $2.59M in FY24. That's 95% growth in three years — driven by a strategic shift into commercial and high-rise work, not marketing spend. This business is growing on reputation alone.

Zero Advertising for 10 Years

No Google Ads. No SEO. No paid marketing of any kind. Work comes from builder relationships, reputation, and repeat business. The entire marketing budget is currently untouched upside.

Trained Teams Already in Place

Two fully operational teams of experienced tradespeople, with 4+ years tenure. Each team runs jobs independently — from site prep through quality control. You're buying a workforce, not building one.

Trusted by Major Builders

QBCC licensed with robust SWMS documentation. Works with major commercial builders across SEQ. Notable projects include Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre, Queens Plaza, and high-rise developments in Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Asking Below 1.3x Revenue

$1.2M asking price on $2.59M revenue and $950K PEBITDA. That's a 1.26x payback on current earnings. Trade and construction businesses typically sell at 2-4x SDE — this is priced to move.

Financial Overview

A Business Getting More Profitable as It Grows

Revenue has nearly doubled in three years while gross margins expanded from 34% to 44% — this business scales.

FY21
$1.32M
FY22
$1.89M
FY23
$1.90M
FY24
$2.59M

Gross Margin

44%
Up from 34% in FY21
Margins expanding as commercial mix increases

Revenue Growth

+36%
FY23 to FY24
95% growth over 3 years

Owner Earnings (PEBITDA)

$950K
3x since FY21
Includes both owner salaries

Revenue FY21: $1,323,360 | Revenue FY22: $1,892,901 | Revenue FY23: $1,898,216 | Revenue FY24: $2,585,499 | COGS FY24: $1,449,011 | Gross Profit FY24: $1,136,488 | Net Profit FY24: $927,101 | Owner wages FY24: $54,200 | Total addbacks: $22,725 | PEBITDA FY24: $949,826 | Bookkeeper: $23,000 | Foreman 1: $120,000 + Super | Foreman 2: $85,000 + Super

Full P&L Available in the IM

Request the full Information Memorandum for detailed profit & loss statements, addbacks, and cost breakdowns.

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Revenue Mix

Where the Money Comes From

By Client Type

Commercial & High-Rise 80%
Larger projects, higher margins, repeat builder relationships
Residential 20%
Driveways, garages, entertainment areas — steady baseload

By Region

Gold Coast Growing
Surging demand from high-rise and commercial construction boom
Brisbane & Outer Suburbs Established
Historic core market — established builder relationships
The Alternative

What It Would Cost to Build This From Zero

You could try to replicate 19 years of brand equity, builder relationships, and trained teams. Or you could buy it.

Build From Scratch
$2.1M+
Plus 5-10 years of your time
  • Equipment & vehicles $180K+
  • QBCC licensing & TAFE (2 yrs) $15K+
  • Recruit & train 2 teams $200K+
  • Build builder relationships 5-10 yrs
  • Lost revenue while scaling $1.5M+
  • Brand & reputation building Years
  • SWMS & compliance systems $20K+
VS
Buy Pro Level
$1.25M
Start earning from day one.
Two trained teams. Major builder contracts.
$950K in annual owner earnings.
What You're Buying

Everything Included in the Sale

Equipment & Vehicles

Tornado 3-phase triple head grinder
Tornado 3-phase quad head grinder
Blasttrac 3-phase vacuum cleaner
Putzmeister topping pump
Iveco Daily van (fully equipped)
Ford Falcon ute, trailers, forklift

Business & Brand

19 years of brand & reputation
QBCC licence & contractor's licence
Website (floorpreparation.com.au)
Full SWMS documentation
Xero accounting system & processes
Stock on hand (~$50K at valuation)

People & Relationships

2 foremen (4+ years each)
4 experienced team members
Bookkeeper (19 years with business)
Major builder relationships across SEQ
Established supplier relationships
Owner training (1 month + 2 months optional)
Upside

Growth the Current Owners Haven't Pursued

These are opportunities mentioned in the IM that a new owner can unlock.

Add a Third Team

Currently: 2 teams doing $2.59M
A 3rd team could push revenue toward $3.5M+
The IM notes the business is "ready to run a 3rd team" — infrastructure and processes already support it.

Unionised Site Registration

Currently: Works all non-union sites
Union registration opens largest builder projects
Major builders with the biggest sites require union registration — currently an untapped segment.

Geographic Expansion

Currently: SEQ (Brisbane & Gold Coast)
Expand into Sydney & Melbourne (done before)
The owners have previously completed projects in Melbourne and Sydney — the playbook already exists.

Adjacent Services

Currently: Floor levelling, grinding, rip-up
Offer additional services to existing builder base
Trusted builder relationships are the hardest asset to build — cross-selling new services is the easy part.
Return on Investment

The Numbers That Matter

Payback Period
~1.3 Yrs
At current PEBITDA of $950K
Revenue Multiple
0.46x
Industry avg: 2-4x SDE
Annual Return
~76%
$950K earnings on $1.25M investment

At current earnings, this investment pays for itself in under 16 months. Compare that to residential property (3-5% yield), the ASX (8-10% average), or a term deposit (4-5%). This is a 76% annual return on an established, growing business with trained teams and 19 years of brand equity.

Quick Facts

Business at a Glance

Year Established
2005 (19 years trading)
Location
South East Queensland — Brisbane & Gold Coast
Premises
Factory (Nerang, QLD) + home office. Rent: $25,672/yr
Employees
8 staff across 2 teams, plus bookkeeper
Licences
QBCC, Nominee Supervisor, Contractor's, Concreting
Client Mix
80% commercial / 20% residential
Reason for Sale
Owners retiring after 19 years — ready to hand it over
Training & Transition
1 month included + 2 months optional at agreed rate
Common Questions

What Buyers Ask

Retirement. Both owners have been in the industry for 19 years. They built this business from the ground up, grew it to $2.5M+ in revenue, and are ready to hand it over to someone who can take it to the next level. There's nothing wrong with the business — it's at the strongest point in its history. They're simply done.
One owner manages operations (overseeing teams, procurement, quality control). The other handles estimating and client relationships. Both roles can be filled — the IM accounts for market-rate salaries for an operations manager and a salesperson. The two foremen have 4+ years each and run their teams independently day-to-day. The 1-month training period (plus 2 optional months) ensures a smooth handover of builder relationships and operational knowledge.
The business rents a 139 sqm factory in Nerang for $25,672/year — that's very low overhead for a $2.5M revenue business. The lease is being renewed. A new owner could negotiate fresh terms or relocate if needed — the factory is for storage and staging, not client-facing.
Two fully operational teams, each led by a foreman with 4+ years tenure. Each team has 3 members (1 mixer, 2 applicators). A bookkeeper with 19 years of experience handles all financial operations through Xero. These aren't new hires — they're experienced tradespeople who know the work, the clients, and the standards. You're inheriting a skilled workforce that can execute from day one.
You'll need a QBCC Nominee Supervisor licence, a Contractor's licence, and either a Concreting or Waterproofing licence. The current owners completed a TAFE course (2 years, one session per week/fortnight). The existing licences and compliance documentation (SWMS) transfer with the business — you're not starting from scratch.
Like any construction-adjacent business, demand is tied to building activity. The mitigations here are strong: Queensland's State Government is targeting 1 million additional residents by 2032, driving sustained construction demand across SEQ. The business has also weathered COVID without interruption. The shift to commercial work (80% of revenue) provides larger, more predictable contracts. And floor levelling is compliance-driven — it's not discretionary spend that gets cut in a downturn.
Next Steps

How to Buy This Business

1

Enquire

Contact the broker to register your interest and ask any initial questions.

2

NDA & Full IM

Sign a confidentiality agreement and receive the complete Information Memorandum with full financials.

3

Site Visit

Meet the owners, see the operation, and get answers to your detailed questions.

4

Make an Offer

Submit your offer with a 10% goodwill deposit. Due diligence period follows.

Request the Full Information Memorandum

Get the detailed financials, full P&L, staff details, and everything you need to make a decision.

Call Fred — 0447 843 619 Email fred@xcllusive.com.au
Fred Fardeau — Xcllusive Business Sales 02 9817 3331

Businesses with this revenue profile and growth trajectory typically attract multiple enquiries. Register your interest early.