Judson Burdon

Ordinary people like you most often start asphalt maintenance companies. One of the many success stories is Veteran Kenneth Evans of Evans Asphalt & Concrete. He began with a few success tips from his cousins and grew his business to employ multiple crews in a few short years.

Sealcoating asphalt is an investment; however, many people are unclear on exactly why sealcoating matters so much. When you sealcoat your driveway or parking lot every three years, you’re fighting asphalt deterioration and delaying replacement.

Growing an asphalt business requires time and energy. The right asphalt maintenance equipment investment increases productivity. With that extra time, you can focus on other activities, like cold calling or training. Below are five pieces of investment equipment that pay for themselves.

The public is increasingly going to court for injuries in commercial parking lots. These personal injury cases can devastate businesses financially, and almost every one of these lawsuits is preventable even if the parking lot is old.

Social media is a facet of digital marketing, and it is everywhere. Asphalt maintenance companies like yours can use these platforms to build fanbases and show potential clients that you’re not the average contractor.

Not only do you need to do your asphalt maintenance jobs, but you’re also responsible for keeping the office side correct. Fortunately, there are a few simple tips and a business proposal software designed specifically for asphalt maintenance to help.

Your pavement is a workhorse and supports everything you do. However, any pavement can develop eyesores and problems. Whether you have asphalt or concrete, a driveway or a parking lot, there are solutions to keeping your pavement in working order.

Often, people start asphalt maintenance companies to cover their expenses while being the boss. Then growth enters the picture. You may not know the reliable ways to grow your asphalt maintenance company, but you want to.

• Conduct pavement assessment by checking the color of the asphalt, assessing crack size, and locating drainage issues.
• Use the PASER Scale to conduct pavement assessment.
• Check out the steps you can take after conducting asphalt pavement assessment.

Routinely assessing your pavement condition is a great way to know when it needs repairs. However, acting based on a pavement assessment can be confusing. That's where the PASER Scale comes in handy.

Table of Contents

• Items to Check For During a Pavement Assessment
• The PASER Scale
• Assessing pavements with the PASER Scale
• Planning After a Pavement Assessment

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