Judson Burdon

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.

Asphalt maintenance season has just begun. Many sealcoating companies' appointment books and calendars apps have already been filled up. But if you find yourself still looking to fill your season with jobs, then that's a problem you need to fix.

Here are the four best ways to sell asphalt maintenance services to your prospects.

In the sealcoating business, estimating how much sealer is needed to complete a major project before actually starting the job is logical and economical. This is to make sure that you don't run out of sealer unexpectedly before you can finish covering the area.

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.

When cases of COVID-19 (Corona Virus Infectious Disease) rapidly multiplied, certain steps were implemented that greatly impacted how we go through with our daily lives and how we run our businesses.

Do you want to become your own boss? Parking lot striping can be a fantastic option for many out there.

Whether you want to start or grow line striping business part time or full-time work,  there's always going to be a need to keep parking lot lines fresh and crisp.  And when you are your own boss, you can choose your own hours. It has the potential to be a very profitable business, and it is not too difficult to start. However, it's not as simple as buying a little bit of equipment and starting. You want to know how to start a striping business the right way.

One of the most important parts of asphalt maintenance is parking lot crack repair.

In fall and winter, water gets into the cracks and as it freezes, it swells, causing the crack itself to expand and get larger. Dealing with cracks in asphalt as soon as you spot them stops water from penetrating cracks and causing further damage to the pavement's foundation.

Asphalt, by nature, matures and ages through time. Prolonged exposure to the sun and other natural elements cause it to grow brittle, which leads to flaking and cracking. Filling cracks is an important factor in asphalt maintenance. It helps prevent additional damage by keeping moisture from seeping into the foundation, and avoid weakening the asphalt even further.

Spring is here, and as the snow melts away, a push blower will make clearing the winter debris from your parking area quick and easy. All maintenance starts with clean-up, and this is especially true of pavement. It is the only way to get a good look and see what damage winter has done.

Even a backpack blower will have you working smarter, not harder, on your driveway or parking lot (and it’s great for the yard too).

Concrete is everywhere—from driveways and patios to foundations, warehouses, and skyscrapers. That universal demand means there’s no shortage of opportunity, whether you’re serving homeowners, contractors, or large commercial clients. The work is hands-on, the projects are rewarding, and the profit margins can be substantial when done right.