Judson Burdon

Insurance for asphalt maintenance companies can be tricky, especially if you have no previous experience. It’s necessary for your asphalt maintenance company to obtain insurance, however, since you do not want to put your family or company at risk.

Choosing the suitable types and amounts of insurance can make an enormous difference if anything ever goes wrong. Many people end up over- or under-insured with their companies, and either is dangerous.

Do you know that the driveway is one of the exterior features that is covered during a home inspection? That's right – having a beautiful driveway affects the value of your home. If you plan to sell, it's definitely a top priority to maintain it including your driveway. You would want to make sure its appearance is pleasing to the eye. Your driveway must be in top condition if you want to attract more buyers or tenants for your home. This is where driveway sealcoating can make a difference.

With an established asphalt maintenance company, there are several options for growing the business. Apart from taking on larger asphalt maintenance jobs, you can also add additional business services.

Remember that one time you painted a piece of furniture at home and you or someone else touched the surface believing that it had dried but it was not? You had to repaint that portion, or if the damage was too extensive, redo the whole process. If you’re not careful, that can happen when you have your driveway sealcoated, too.

There's nothing more disheartening than having a great business idea but not having enough money to fund it. But you don't have to set your dream aside just because you don't have enough capital right now. Our team at Asphalt Kingdom has rounded up some of the best ways on how to finance a new business so you can get started this season.

Getting the perfect line while line striping is a challenge. However, producing the ideal parking lot line every time helps you deliver quality work, obtain referrals, and grow your business as a line painter. Check below for tricks from a professional striper.

Picking plants for landscaping a parking lot requires special consideration. You do not want to clean the parking lot every day, nor do you want plants that die quickly. Below are some parking lot landscaping ideas for what to avoid.

Veterans are often an excellent fit for asphalt maintenance companies. However, finding Veterans to hire can be a little difficult. There are many distinct options, and where you determine which Veteran hiring program will work best in your area.

Local SEO can bring you customers even when you do not advertise to them specifically. This aspect of online marketing for asphalt maintenance companies means you turn up when customers look for your services. It’s the best option for passive lead generation.

The past year and a half brought a lot of changes in the asphalt maintenance industry. Some of them were great. Other changes, like the supply chain issues on line striping paint – and crackfiller for our Canadian neighbors – have put stress on your business's ability to do the work. Luckily, asphalt maintenance is one of those evergreen businesses that doesn't depend on trends nor is it severely affected by economic downturns.