Judson Burdon

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.

Every day has been a challenge for your company, but you were able to reach the financial goals you've set thanks to your employees. So now you want to show them how thankful you are that they are on your team.

The asphalt maintenance business is a profitable one. With scores of property owners in your area looking to repair their asphalt surfaces at any time, there’s no shortage of potential business out there. Turning those strangers into customers can be a breeze when you know how to sell and have the right supplies and equipment to get the job done right, but finding those leads to nurture into customers can be tricky.

Because asphalt is my work and my passion, I love to look at the amazing asphalt art that is out there. From linestriping humor to bollard art to pothole filling, these artists have gone the extra pavement mile to make us laugh, ogle, think, and enjoy. Nothing brightens the day better than humor that tickles your work funny-bone. Here’s our top 25 Asphalt Arts And Laughs. Enjoy!

In asphalt maintenance, anybody can complete simple repairs. DIYers can fill cracks, clean surfaces, sealcoat small properties, and line stripe parking spaces like a professional. 

The past year was a rollercoaster ride for seal coaters everywhere. Your phone rang nonstop during spring and summer, thanks to hundreds of property owners who wanted to have their driveways and parking lots maintained. But you also encountered and overcame a lot of challenges this year and they were no joke.

Sealcoating is straightforward to learn, and anyone with asphalt on their property needs the service. You can add sealcoating to an existing landscaping or snow shoveling business relatively easily. This choice can increase your profit margins and bring in more customers.

Winter asphalt maintenance must include patching potholes. A couple of months ago we covered Pothole Patrol: Spotlight On Cities That Give You A Way To Report Dangerous Asphalt but what are you doing about your blacktop? Having a gaping hole on your driveway or parking lot is just as dangerous to passers-by, vehicles, and snow removal equipment. As if that is not enough, the costly damage to your pavement from snow, ice, freeze-thaw cycles, shovels, and plows will bring a frighteningly high spring repair bill. There is an easy fix, no worries, here’s what to do!

As a business or property owner/manager, you always want to make sure that your premises are safe for your employees and your customers. So you ensure that your building follows the city's fire code, the elevators are always working, and that all tripping and fall hazards are eliminated.

Starting an asphalt business can feel like diving headfirst into a concrete jungle. Handling heavy equipment, managing projects, and securing clients may feel daunting initially, but the right tools and strategies can help you cruise toward success faster than you can patch a pothole.