Concrete Leveling Business (Owner-Operator Model)
Buy your own concrete leveling trailer and equipment to perform foam jacking jobs directly. A full trailer setup costs ~$120,000 turnkey, with a smaller van setup at $60,000-$70,000. Raw materials (polyurethane foam) cost ~$2/pound in 55-gallon drums, running $2,000-$3,000/month. You drill small holes in sunken concrete, inject expanding foam underneath to lift it level - takes minutes per slab and is driveable within 15 minutes. Charge $600-$1,000+ for small jobs, $2,500 average, up to $9,000+ for large jobs. Higher margins than subcontracting since you eliminate the middleman. Target residential tripping hazards, aesthetic fixes, and commercial parking lots.
Startup Budget
$60K – $120K
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Offline
Location
Urban
Time Commitment
Full-time
Revenue Potential
$250,000-$1,000,000/year revenue with 30-40% profit margins
Skills Needed
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