How to Start a Concrete Company

Concrete plant.

Concrete is used for buildings, roads, bridges, walkways, cement ponds and many other types of structures. Concrete is made by mixing aggregates with cement and water. Concrete suppliers have plants that batch the mix and load it into small bags of dry mix found in local hardware stores, or large haul vehicles that transfer it to the project. You can start your own concrete business with a little thought and preparation.

Things You'll Need

• Equipment
• Tools
• Aggregate
• Cement
• Mixer

Instructions

1. Make a list of the experience that you have in the industry. If you do not have extensive experience with concrete, work with a company that produces and places the material.

2. Gain experience managing equipment and personnel. Learn how to estimate materials for upcoming projects. Research what competitors charge for products and services that you will be producing.

3. Find your niche. Determine exactly what you are capable of producing and placing. Examine how well you can provide these products and services. You might as well start your company doing the type of jobs that you are especially interested in.

4. Write your business plan. Describe the individual pieces of equipment and individual types of materials that you will need to start up your concrete business. You can find sample business plans at the Small Business Administration (SBA).

5. Evaluate you competition. Describe what their services have and what they lack, or why they are inexpensive or extremely costly. Describe your position in the marketplace.

6. Select a name for your concrete company. Decide the small business structure of your concrete company. You can review the types of small business structures at the SBA.

7. Apply for a Federal Employer ID number. You can do this at the Internal Revenue Service website. Register your business with each state that you are planning to work in.

8. Register with state and local agencies for contract bidding. This will supply you with work for your company. Only bid on the jobs that you have the capability of completing on time and on budget.

9. Find funding sources. Evaluate the equipment and materials you have and evaluate what you will need. You can start with the finance start-up resources at the SBA website.

Tips & Warnings

• Have a licensed attorney review all of your legal documents.

References

• The Small Business Administration
• Internal Revenue Service
• SBA

Resources

• finance start-up resources