The Asphalt Kingdom Blog

As we race into 2025, the asphalt industry is like the road—always in motion and full of opportunities to build, expand, and thrive. There’s never been a better time to dive in.

In the asphalt sealcoating business, the competition is more rigid than a fresh layer of cured pavement. Sealing driveways is part of the job, but you also build a reputation and brand within your business—something customers can remember, recommend, and appreciate. Being an expert at what you do is a minor portion of your asphalt sealcoating business. You must also look the part and make people confident in choosing your services.

2025 promises to be a decisive year for asphalt contractors seeking new opportunities. But here’s the deal: there’s more to a successful asphalt business than having the best equipment or smoothing the most potholes in a neighborhood. The asphalt industry is competitive. Mastering the art of sales separates thriving asphalt businesses from those stuck in the slow lane.

Let’s face it—a tough economy can shake even the strongest businesses, and in the asphalt industry, you’re no stranger to weathering hard times. To come out ahead, you’ll need a strategy as solid as the surfaces you pave.

Your parking lot should be safe for customers and visitors. The experience should be seamless – pull in, park easily, step through the doors. However, if your parking lot doesn’t drain properly, the area could be a hazard. Not sure how to improve parking lot drainage or what problems poor drainage might cause? This blog post is for you.

Line striping plays an important role in everything from parking lot safety to sports performance. Whether you’re creating the outlines of a football or soccer field, lining travel lanes and parking spaces, or something else, you’ll need the right equipment. However, if you’re considering a striping equipment rental, you might be surprised to learn that buying a striping machine is the better option. In this post, we’ll explore why buying could be better than renting.

The winter holidays are almost upon us, and that means increased hustle and bustle, especially at shopping centers, malls, and places of worship like churches. As you see more people at your business or church, more money can flow in.

...But there is also an increase in something else.

The chance for an accident in your parking lot!

If you're concerned about parking lot lawsuits, which is a very common concern, read on for how you can improve your parking lot safety!

Can your customers barely see the lines of your business's parking lot? Do you have your visitors' vehicles taking up two spaces at once often, limiting how many people can actually park their cars? If you're worried about your parking lot being an eyesore and an inconvenience to your customers, read on.

Are the cracks in your parking lot beginning to worry you? Any potholes that seem to be getting deeper week after week? The color in your asphalt fading to grey, and you still remember how black it used to be?

A little asphalt maintenance can go a long way. And the more proactive you can be, the longer your pavement can last. With more than 20 years of experience in this industry helping people just like you maintain their own asphalt, here are our tips so you can get pro-quality results.

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