{"id":7123,"date":"2026-07-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/?p=7123"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:44:15","slug":"how-to-start-a-concrete-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-concrete-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Concrete Business: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--\nYOAST META BLOCK\nfocus_keyphrase: how to start a concrete business\nyoast_title: How to Start a Concrete Business (2026 Guide)\nmeta_description: How to start a concrete business in 10 steps: register, license, insure, equip, price jobs, find customers, and quote fast. 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Sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Small Business Administration, the IRS, and OSHA.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-a__meta\">\n      <span>SimplyWise<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sw-a__dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n      <span>Updated July 2, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sw-a__dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n      <span>5 min read<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<figure class=\"sw-a__hero-figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1574757987642-5755f0839101?w=1400&#038;h=700&#038;fit=crop&#038;q=80&#038;auto=format\" alt=\"Concrete contractor guiding wet concrete down the chute during a pour on a job site\" loading=\"eager\"><br \/>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__tldr\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-box\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-label\">Start a concrete business, the short version<\/div>\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-body\">\n<ol>\n<li>Pick one kind of concrete work. Check demand near you.<\/li>\n<li>Write a one page plan and a budget.<\/li>\n<li>Pick a legal setup. Register it with your state.<\/li>\n<li>Get a free EIN. Open a business bank account.<\/li>\n<li>Check state and city license rules before you bid.<\/li>\n<li>Get liability insurance. Add workers&#8217; comp when you hire.<\/li>\n<li>Buy core tools. Line up a ready-mix supplier.<\/li>\n<li>Price jobs to cover labor, materials, gear, overhead, and profit.<\/li>\n<li>Get first jobs from referrals, builders, and free listings.<\/li>\n<li>Quote fast and in writing. Track receipts and miles.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__body\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__inner\">\n<h2>How to start a concrete business<\/h2>\n<p>The pour is the skill. The business is where owners win or lose. This guide walks the 10 steps in plain order. Demand is steady: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/brickmasons-blockmasons-and-stonemasons.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">government occupation outlook<\/a> counted about 294,300 masonry jobs in 2024. That count includes concrete finishers. No degree needed. Most finishers learn on the job.<\/p>\n<h2>The 10 steps<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"sw-a__steps\">\n<li>\n<h3>Pick your niche and validate demand<\/h3>\n<p>Pick one lane first. Flatwork means driveways, patios, sidewalks, and slabs. It is the easiest start. The trade&#8217;s code is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/naics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAICS 238110<\/a>. Count the builders and homes near you. Win one lane, then grow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Write a one-page business plan and budget<\/h3>\n<p>One page is enough. Write what you pour, who buys it, what it costs, and your revenue goal. List startup costs honestly. Then turn the goal into jobs per month.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Choose a legal structure<\/h3>\n<p>A sole proprietor is the simplest setup. But it does not protect your own money. An LLC keeps your house and savings safer. One failed slab can mean a big claim. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/choose-business-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBA guide<\/a>, then register with your state.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Get an EIN and open a business bank account<\/h3>\n<p>An EIN is your business tax ID. It is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/get-an-employer-identification-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free from the IRS<\/a>. You need one when you hire or form a corporation. Then open a business bank account. Keep business money separate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Confirm licensing and registration<\/h3>\n<p>License rules change by state and city. Some states license concrete above a dollar amount. Many cities want a business license too. Check your state board before you bid. Structural work needs a permit and an inspection. Plan for the wait.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Buy the right insurance<\/h3>\n<p>Get general liability first. It pays for a cracked slab, a hit utility line, or a fall on site. Many builders will not hire you without it. Add workers&#8217; comp when you hire; most states require it. Add truck coverage too.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Build your equipment and supply kit<\/h3>\n<p>Start with a mixer or ready-mix account, screeds, a bull float, trowels, edgers, forms, and a solid truck. Buy daily tools; rent the big gear. Open a supplier account for contractor pricing. Mind the dust: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/silica-crystalline\/construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSHA has silica rules<\/a> for cutting and grinding. Cut wet and wear a mask.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Set prices that hold margin<\/h3>\n<p>Price from five inputs: labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and margin. The BLS median masonry wage was $56,600 in May 2024. That is the wage, not your cost. Taxes, comp, and benefits sit on top. Set a gross margin target before you bid, and hold it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Find your first customers<\/h3>\n<p>Your first jobs come from people who know you. Tell every contact you are open. Ask past bosses and builders for overflow work. Claim your free Google Business Profile. A clean driveway sells the next one. Add a website and local ads later.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Quote fast and track every job<\/h3>\n<p>Fast, clear quotes win jobs. Measure the slab, figure the yards, and send a branded quote the same day. Then track every cost, receipt, and mile. You learn which jobs made money. Tax time gets easy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Pricing at a glance<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Price input<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">What it covers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Labor<\/td>\n<td>Pay plus payroll taxes, comp, and benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Materials<\/td>\n<td>Concrete, rebar, gravel base, and forms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Equipment<\/td>\n<td>Mixer fuel and rentals, like a trowel or pump<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overhead<\/td>\n<td>Insurance, truck, software, and office time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Margin<\/td>\n<td>Set a target and hold it on every bid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Do it faster with SimplyWise<\/h2>\n<p>Quoting is the slowest step. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/cost-estimator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a> does the math in seconds. Snap a photo of the site. You get a material list, a labor breakdown, and a branded PDF quote. It can even scan and measure the site. It saves receipts and tracks miles too. SimplyWise is <strong>free to try<\/strong>, with no credit card. After a 7-day trial, it is $29.99\/mo.<\/p>\n<h2>How much does it cost to start?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no one number. It depends on your lane, your area, and your gear. Solo flatwork keeps it low. Rent big gear, buy a used truck, and start with free listings.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">What you pay for<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Cost note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Registration and license<\/td>\n<td>Fees vary by state and city<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EIN<\/td>\n<td>Free from the IRS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Insurance<\/td>\n<td>Liability first; workers&#8217; comp once you hire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tools and equipment<\/td>\n<td>Buy daily tools; rent the big gear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quoting and tracking tools<\/td>\n<td>SimplyWise is free to try, then $29.99\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/brickmasons-blockmasons-and-stonemasons.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Masonry Workers<\/a> (median annual wage $56,600, May 2024; 294,300 jobs in 2024; 2 percent projected growth 2024 to 2034; about 20,700 openings per year).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/naics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System<\/a> (NAICS 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/choose-business-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Small Business Administration, Choose a Business Structure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/get-an-employer-identification-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internal Revenue Service, Get an Employer Identification Number<\/a> (free to apply directly at IRS.gov).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/silica-crystalline\/construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Crystalline Silica in Construction<\/a> (dust rules for cutting and grinding concrete).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__pull\">\n<blockquote><p>\n    The median wage buys a paycheck, not a business. Owners who last price for labor, materials, gear, overhead, and profit, then quote faster than the next crew.\n  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>  <cite>SimplyWise Editorial<\/cite><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__faq\">\n<h2>Common questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-list\">\n<details>\n<summary>How do you start a concrete business step by step?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>Pick one kind of concrete work and check demand. Write a one page plan. Register a legal setup. Get a free EIN and a business bank account. Check license rules and permits. Get insured. Build your tool kit. Price to cover costs and margin. Get first jobs from referrals and builders. Quote fast and track everything.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you need a license to start a concrete business?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>It depends on your state and city. Some states license concrete above a dollar amount. Some list it as a specialty trade. Many cities want a local license too. Check your state board before you bid. Structural work also needs a permit and an inspection before the pour.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Should a concrete business be an LLC or sole proprietorship?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>The SBA says a sole proprietorship is easiest to form. But it does not separate your money from the business. If a slab fails, you are on the hook. An LLC protects your house, truck, and savings in most cases. Many concrete contractors pick an LLC for that reason.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you need an EIN for a concrete business?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>The IRS requires an EIN if you hire or form a corporation or partnership. A solo owner can often use a Social Security number. But you need an EIN the day you hire. It is free at IRS.gov. Never pay a third-party site for one.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is a concrete business profitable?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>It can be, but the profit comes from pricing. The BLS median masonry wage was $56,600 in May 2024. That is a paycheck, not profit. Profitable shops set a gross margin target and hold it on every bid. The BLS projects 2 percent job growth from 2024 to 2034, with about 20,700 openings per year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much does it cost to start a concrete business?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>There is no single number. You pay for registration and license fees, a free EIN, insurance, tools, forms and base material, a truck, and marketing. Rent the big gear, buy a used truck, and start solo to keep costs low.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__finalcta\">\n  <span class=\"sw-a__eyebrow\">Quote faster<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Quote your next concrete job in seconds, not an hour.<\/h2>\n<p>Stop losing time on every estimate. Turn a site photo into a material list, a labor breakdown, and a branded PDF quote in seconds. Receipts and miles get tracked too. Built for concrete contractors who bid to win. Free to try.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-a__cta-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"sw-a__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator, free<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"How to Start a Concrete Business: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide\",\n  \"description\": \"How to start a concrete business in 10 steps: register the company, get licensed and insured, equip a crew, price jobs, find customers, and quote fast. 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