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Launching a focused, high-reliability plumbing brand in Hilliard, OH and nearby communities (~45-minute radius). We begin full operations on September 1, 2025 with one technician, one business development manager, and one service van.
Full operations with 1 van
6–12 months focus (no HVAC/electrical)
Requires funded expansion
Add crews with funding
Operating Plan (Months 1–12)
- Footprint: Hilliard, OH + ~45-minute radius (Dublin, Upper Arlington, Grove City, Galloway, Powell, Worthington, Plain City).
- Services: General plumbing repairs, drain cleaning (snaking & hydro jetting), sewer camera inspections, trenchless sewer repair.
- Hours: 7 days/week availability; emergency coverage.
- Fleet: 1 fully stocked van at launch; expand to 2–3 vans with funding.
- Team: 1 senior technician; 1 business development manager handling marketing/partnerships.
- Lead Flow: Local SEO, paid search, direct mail, realtor/HOA & property manager partnerships; reviews-driven growth.
Initial Service Mix (est.)
- Plumbing – 50%
- Drain Cleaning – 35%
- Sewer – 15%
Focus keeps training, tools, and truck stock tight for speed & margin.
Revenue Scenarios (Year 1)
Assumptions: Avg ticket $450; 26 working days/mo; 3–4.5 jobs/van/day as brand builds.
Bootstrap (1 Van All Year)
Total ≈ $564k revenue. Targeted breakeven/positive EBITDA with lean opex.
Funded Growth (Target ≥ $1.0M)
Add Van #2 in Month 4 (Dec ’25) and Van #3 in Month 8 (Apr ’26). Same ticket & day-rate assumptions.
Total ≈ $1.20M revenue with 3 vans ramped.
Sample Job Economics
- Avg Ticket: $450 (mix of service & drain)
- Materials/COGS: ~45% (incl. parts, disposables)
- Gross Margin: ~55% ≈ $248/job
- Tech Efficiency: 3.5–4.5 jobs/day by Month 6+
Bootstrap EBITDA (≈$564k Rev)
- Gross Profit (55%): ≈ $310k
- Opex (est.): ≈ $292k
- Payroll (Tech + BDM, loaded): ≈ $170k
- Vehicle/Insurance/Fuel: ≈ $24k
- Marketing: ≈ $60k
- Rent/Tools/Software/Other: ≈ $38k
- EBITDA: ≈ $18k (breakeven year with 1 van)
Funded EBITDA (≈$1.20M Rev)
- Gross Profit (55%): ≈ $662k
- Opex (est.): ≈ $574k
- Payroll (3 Techs partial-year + BDM): ≈ $265k
- Marketing (growth): ≈ $180k
- Vehicles/Ins/Fuel (3 vans partial-year): ≈ $45k
- Tools/Setup: ≈ $30k • Rent/Software/Insurance: ≈ $54k
- EBITDA: ≈ $88k (first-year growth mode)
Milestones
- Sep 2025: Launch operations (1 van, 1 tech, 1 BDM). Initial marketing live.
- Oct–Nov 2025: Reviews flywheel; local partnerships (PMs/HOAs/realtors).
- Dec 2025: (Funding contingent) Add Van #2 + hire Tech #2.
- Jan–Mar 2026: Expand hydro jetting/trenchless capability; win small commercial contracts.
- Apr 2026: (Funding contingent) Add Van #3 + Tech #3; scale paid search & LSA.
- May–Aug 2026: Stabilize 3-van ops; 20%+ repeat/contract revenue.
Use of Funds (Illustrative)
- Fleet & Equipment: $180k — vans (2), racks, jetter, cameras, tools.
- People: $220k — hiring & runway (Tech #2–#3 + onboarding).
- Growth Marketing: $180k — SEO, LSA, PPC, direct mail, review engine.
- Working Capital & Ops: $120k — inventory, insurance, rent, software.
- Total Seek: $700k (flexible; equity or revenue-based structures considered).
Target outcome: ≥ $1.0M Year-1 revenue with 3 vans ramped by late spring 2026.
Risks & Controls
- Lead volatility: Mitigated by diversified channels (LSA, PPC, SEO, referrals, PM/HOA contracts).
- Hiring quality: Structured interviews, ride-alongs, probationary periods, training SOPs.
- Price competition: Flat-rate menu, value-stacked offers, 5-star service + warranty.
- Equipment downtime: Preventive maintenance, spare tools, vendor SLAs.
Forward-looking statements are estimates, not guarantees. Actual results may differ.
Join Us
We’re building a tight, repeatable service model in Hilliard, OH — then scaling. If you invest in fundamentals and local brand equity, let’s talk.
Key KPIs to Track
- Jobs/van/day & conversion from estimates
- Average ticket & gross margin %
- Lead mix & cost per booked job
- Repeat rate & reviews velocity
- Schedule adherence & callback rate