Judson Burdon

You’re likely always looking for more ways to get more business. That’s where Google Business Profile comes in. It’s a free service that can help more customers find your asphalt business in your local area.

Your driveway can last several years when properly maintained. Preventive maintenance includes periodically checking your asphalt for cracks and repairing them asap.

When neglected, these cracks will turn into potholes. That will even give you more expensive repairs or replacements.

Sealing your asphalt is a necessity if you want to protect your asphalt pavement.

Winter is often the most damaging time for your asphalt, especially if you live in a place where it freezes. You can keep your parking lot, easement, driveway, or other asphalt in tip-top shape without paying a contractor thousands of dollars by performing your own emergency winter asphalt repair.

It’s easier than you think!

The 2021 National Pavement Expo is online this year, which makes it more available to everyone. With no travel, no time off, and no hotels, you can access all the virtual expo features from your desk.

Growing an asphalt maintenance company takes a combination of several factors. Fortunately, we’re in control of many of these factors. Whether it’s the risks we take or the culture we foster, scaling an asphalt maintenance company does not need to be a herculean effort.

If you’re like most property owners we know, January is a time for planning out your year and your budget.  It can be hard to guess what it will cost to maintain your pavement when it’s covered in ice and snow, but we have some guidelines you can use to get you close enough for budgeting.  Like most things, adding a 10% buffer can save you down the line, as prices tend to increase in March and April when the industry re-sets its annual fees.

Asphalt sealcoating is an ever-expanding field since pavement is exposed to the elements. This wear and tear is an excellent opportunity for you to start your own business. With a small investment in sealcoating equipment, you can start a profitable business that fits your schedule.

But before we start, check out the Asphalt Kingdom Build Your Own Business Blueprint to learn everything you can about this venture.

Alligator cracking is an early sign that your pavement's substructure is at risk and you should take immediate action to patch it, before the problem is so severe that you're at risk for potholes.

The freeze / thaw, freeze / thaw cycle that happens every winter can force ice into cracks, expanding the breaks in the asphalt until they become potholes.  And potholes aren’t just an eyesore – they’re a liability.  If someone’s car is damaged, or if a pedestrian trips and injures themselves, property managers can be in for serious payouts.

Sealcoating is one of the most effective ways to keep your asphalt driveway in the best possible condition for many years.