Robert B. Our Co.

Name

Robert B. Our Co.

Legal name

Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Website

https://robertbour.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Site and Utility Construction Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Remediation Services (562910)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

C&D Sorting & Processing Facilities (C&D MRFs) (EUAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete, Asphalt & Masonry Recycling (Crushing & Aggregate Production) (EUAIAHAD), C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA), Site Remediation & Contaminated Soil Handling (IMAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Site development services
• Septic system installation
• Marine construction services
• Landscaping materials supply
• Utility construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: One-time project-based revenue from site development, demolition, utility installation, marine construction, septic system installation, water/wastewater treatment plant construction, and lift station services.
2. Landscaping Materials Sales: Sales of mulch, topsoil, sand, gravel, stone, shells, PlantGro, and TurfGro products for residential and commercial landscaping projects.
3. Septic Pumping Services: Recurring septic pumping and drain cleaning services through Bay State Sewage partnership, including emergency 24/7 availability.
4. Recycling Services: State-approved recycling facility for concrete, asphalt, brush, and grass, converting materials into reusable products like T-base for parking lots and gravel base materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Robert B. Our Co., Inc. is a site and utility construction company that provides residential and commercial septic system installation and repair, site development, sewer and water connections, utility installation, demolition, water and wastewater treatment plant construction, and marine construction services (docks, piers, bridges, dredging, revetments, boat ramps). The company also produces and sells landscaping materials including mulch, custom topsoil, and proprietary PlantGro and TurfGro soil blends, and operates a state-approved recycling facility for concrete, asphalt, brush, and grass.

Product overview

Robert B. Our Co., Inc. is a site and utility construction company offering a broad portfolio of construction services and landscape products. The company's service divisions include Residential Services (site development, septic installation, sewer/water connections), Commercial Services (demolition, utility installation, site development, water/wastewater treatment plants, Vactor/hydro excavation, lift stations, grease tanks), Marine Division (bridges, revetments, boat ramps, retaining walls, docks/piers/boardwalks, dredging), and Landscape Products (mulch, custom topsoil, PlantGro planting mix, TurfGro topdressing). The company operates its own equipment fleet including tugboats and barges, and maintains a state-approved recycling facility. The product portfolio centers on construction services rather than software products, with landscape materials sold as consumer/commercial goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PlantGro: Premium compost and planting mix featuring biochar, Chatham kelp, and sustainable ingredients for eco-conscious gardening and landscaping.
• TurfGro

Products and services

• Residential Site Development
• Sewer & Water Connections
• Septic System Installation
• Commercial Site Development
• Demolition Services
• Utility Installation
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Vactor Service (Hydro Excavation)
• Lift Station Maintenance & Repair
• Exterior Grease Tank Installation & Upgrades
• Marine Construction
• Dredging
• Bridge Construction
• Docks, Piers, and Boardwalks
• Revetments & Shoreline Protection
• Boat Ramps
• Retaining Walls
• Rock, Wood Crushing & Recycling
• Septic Pumping / Drain Cleaning
• Landscape Materials
• Mulch
• Custom Topsoil
• PlantGro
• TurfGro

Quantifiable outcome

• Nantucket Airport apron extension completed meeting strict FAA guidelines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Associated Subcontractors of MassachusettsminorOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking, advocacy, and professional development opportunities for construction companies in Massachusetts.
• Barnstable County Public Works AssociationminorOthersLocal association connecting the company with municipal public works departments and regional infrastructure projects.
• Cape Cod Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional chamber membership providing business networking, community connections, and local market visibility.
• Construction Industries of MassachusettsminorOthersState-level construction industry association membership.
• Utility Contractors Association of New England (UCANE)minorOthersRegional utility construction trade association providing advocacy and industry resources.
• ACME ShoreycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company providing complementary construction products and services. Logo displayed on company partnerships page indicating close working relationship.
• Cape Cod Ready MixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company providing ready-mix concrete products. Logo displayed on company partnerships page indicating integrated supply relationship.
• DCAMM (Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance)minorOthersMassachusetts state agency certification enabling company to work on certain public construction projects.
• DCR (Division of Conservation and Recreation)minorOthersMassachusetts state agency certification for conservation and recreation-related construction projects.
• MHD (Massachusetts Highway)minorOthersMassachusetts Department of Transportation highway-related construction certification.
• Cape Cod AquiFundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Barnstable County's Cape Cod AquiFund Loan Program allowing the company to refer homeowners for 4% interest septic upgrade loans over 20 years. Helps customers afford Title V compliance upgrades.
• Nantucket AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirport apron extension project completed in partnership with airport staff. FAA-compliant construction demonstrating capability for regulated public infrastructure projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Casella Waste Systems: Regional waste and recycling company operating C&D processing facilities, hauling, and diversion services. Comparable to RBO's state-approved recycling facility, demolition hauling, and C&D material handling, but at much larger scale and broader geography.
• Aggregate Industries: Large national producer of aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and recycled construction materials with operations in the Northeast. Comparable to RBO's concrete/asphalt recycling, aggregate production, and Cape Cod Ready Mix affiliation, but at much greater scale.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest U.S. distributor of landscape supplies including mulch, soil, stone, and specialty products. Comparable to RBO's Landscape Products division at the wholesale/distribution layer, though at much larger scale and broader footprint.
• Clean Harbors: National environmental and waste services company offering remediation, septic, and industrial cleaning. Overlaps with RBO's dredging/remediation work, hydro-excavation, and septic services, but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• R.H. White Construction: Multi-trade construction firm based in Massachusetts offering utility, water, sewer, and site development services. Directly comparable to Robert B. Our Co. across site prep, underground utility, and water/wastewater plant construction in the New England market.
• Bellingham Marine: Nationally recognized marine construction company building docks, piers, seawalls, and shoreline infrastructure. Directly comparable to RBO's Marine Division (docks, piers, revetments, dredging) and coastal erosion work.
• Methuen Construction: Massachusetts heavy civil and utility contractor with similar capabilities in water/wastewater treatment plant construction, site development, and underground utilities. Closely comparable on project scope and customer type.
• P. Gioioso & Sons: Boston-area site work and utility construction firm specializing in excavation, utility installation, and environmental remediation. Comparable to RBO's site development, utility, and demolition/recycling operations.
• Sterling Equipment: Northeast marine contractor with owned barges and tugs performing dredging, shoreline stabilization, and heavy marine construction. Highly comparable on the equipment-intensive marine services RBO provides.
• Bay State Sewage: Massachusetts septic pumping, drain cleaning, and on-site wastewater services company — already a referral partner for RBO. Directly comparable on the recurring septic services revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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