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Start a Concrete Contractor Business

If you want to start a concrete contractor business, you will have to incur relevant experience and education. After that, you can now start working on your business plan.

This will allow you to get financing and it will also serve as a guide to accomplish your goals. Get contracts today.

Concrete Contractor Business

Once you decide to become a concrete contractor, you will need to start with a comprehensive business plan. There are some tools and equipment that you will need to purchase, so careful planning is required. The industry is highly competitive and if you want to start a new business, you should be equipped with the right knowledge and experience. You can take advantage of residential projects and when you’ve established connections, you have a chance to handle commercial jobs as well. The initial year is the most difficult but if you are aiming for success, you might just achieve it.

Solid experience is the key to success. You will not only need office experience but field work as well. This is a great way to be exposed to the homeowners, existing contractors, suppliers, and the materials being used. Decide on the target market. For instance, you can focus on residential projects like walkways and patios, or you can also focus commercially and get contracts from public works, offices, and schools. You can do combinations once you’ve gained experience and you’re planning for expansion. The plan will serve as your guide throughout the startup phase. You can use it for applying for business loans that you can use for capital.

Equipment, Insurance, and License

It is up to you whether you will lease out or purchase the needed equipment. The needed tools/equipment varies depending on your focus. You may need small tools or mixers for simple residential projects but when you’re handling commercial ones, you will need heavy-duty mixers, company vehicles, and other quality tools. Since you’re starting a concrete contractor business, you should register the business as LLC. This is important so that you can protect personal assets in case you obtain liabilities. You should purchase insurance as well like that of auto insurance, worker’s compensation, and general liability.

Finding suppliers is very important. You can ask for references or you can do the research. Meet with reputed local suppliers of cement since you will be involved in concreting projects. All supplies should be delivered on time to prevent delays. Getting the word out about the new business can make or break your business. You have to make use of the best marketing strategies to reach potential customers or clients. You have to get your business included in the bid list so that you can get contracts. Once the projects come rolling, you have to meet with schedules and provide quality work at all times. This will allow you get more projects in the future.

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4 Comments

  • sanjay kumar yadav said on June 9, 2011
    dear sir, i want to start a local news show and advertisement through local cable operator, so please tell the process of taking license, and negative point of business
  • maulik said on May 1, 2013
    stanbull, turkey. but i am from Nepal. could you advise start a concrete contractor business
  • Joshua said on December 3, 2013
    I'm interested in blocks, bricks and other concrete products business. i need help with the concepts and business plan. I am in Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa.
  • shylo said on August 31, 2015
    I need to know what must I have to start a residential concrete business. I have worked for a lot of concrete contractors in the past worked my way up from laborer to finisher and I know almost all the tools needed to have them layer out for me would be nice

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