Judson Burdon

Judd Burdon has worked in asphalt maintenance for over 25 years. He started out selling driveway sealcoating door to door and eventually created his own asphalt business. After successfully selling Imperial Asphalt he retired to the Caribbean - at the age of 24! He was soon tired of kitesurfing all day every day and he decided to build a website to help people find asphalt equipment and start a business just like he did.

Expertise

  • Asphalt Maintenance
  • Commercial Parking Lot Repair
  • Business Start up
  • Home Services

5 Lucrative Opportunities for Asphalt Maintenance Contractors

Looking to expand your service list this year? Then check out these 5 lucrative opportunities asphalt maintenance contractors can start right away.

Crack repair, line striping, and sealcoating have been your bread and butter for many years.

But the market has become competitive and you need something new to offer to new and existing customers. Something profitable and something that would make your company stand out as the season kicks into high gear.

Most of all, an opportunity that you can start right now with as little capital as possible.

If this is the case, then check out these 5 lucrative opportunities for asphalt maintenance contractors that you can start now.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

How to Troubleshoot Asphalt Crack Repair Problems Like a Pro

Do you have melted crackfiller tracking? Deep cracks that aren't sealing up? Let us teach you how to troubleshoot asphalt crack repair problems like a pro.

Repairing cracks is easy, but problems do pop up once in a while. Crack repair problems are annoying, but they're not the end of the world. The good news is you can rectify these problems, and you can troubleshoot asphalt crack repair problems like a pro with our helpful guide.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Crack Repair, Property Management

Are you on track to hit your goals during the Winter season?

The Winter season is coming, which means it's a good time to look at your business' progress in terms of revenue and significant goals.

Here are our top 7 tips on how to optimize your business, start the new season on a positive foot and smash your goals, regardless of where you’re at right now.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

Winter Asphalt Damage

Find out the three most common winter asphalt damages and what you need to address them before permanent damage occurs.

After one of the coldest, snowiest and stormiest winters in over a decade, and as the snow finally starts to melt, a lot of parking lot owners are seeing the unexpected consequences of winter damage on asphalt surfaces.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance

Asphalt Cleaning Benefits: Do It For Looks Do It For A Longer Lifespan

If you would like to prevent potholes, cracks, and erosion, these asphalt cleaning benefits will dramatically extend the life of your blacktop.

How to Clean Asphalt?

Asphalt cleaning strikes many people as a never-ending waste of time; after all, it will just get dirty again right? What if I told you that it can dramatically extend the life of your blacktop? Parking lots large and small suffer from damage every day that can easily be prevented. If you would like to prevent potholes, cracks, and erosion, here are the steps to follow.

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Topics: Cleaning and Preparation

Lengthen Your Season with Asphalt Sealer Additives

Adding asphalt sealer additives in your sealcoating mix can lead to faster dry times, altered viscosity, and more!

Initially, asphalt sealer additives may seem like an overly expensive investment for new asphalt maintenance companies. Once you dig into what they are, you'll see the value they add for your customers and have properties that add to your company's productivity.

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Topics: Sealcoating, Asphalt Maintenance Business

Handling Asphalt Sealer: 10 Things You Need to Know

Handling asphalt sealer doesn’t have to be tricky—learn 10 pro tips on buying, mixing, storing, and applying asphalt sealer for durable, jet-black results.

Asphalt sealer is the lifeblood of every pavement-protection job. Apply it right and you lock in rich color, watertight protection, and a reputation for quality. Apply it wrong and you’re stuck with callbacks, peeling film, and profit-eating rework. Whether you’re a first-time DIYer sealing a small driveway, a facility manager protecting acres of parking, or a full-time contractor running multiple crews, the fundamentals below will keep every gallon of asphalt sealer working for you—not against you.

 

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance

5 Asphalt Maintenance Tips Only The Pros Know

Thoroughly cleaning the repair area, checking the weather beforehand and utilizing the proper equipment are among several helpful asphalt maintenance tips.

It's important to remember that you can cover more asphalt maintenance than you might believe. Crack filling, sealcoating, line striping, and other repairs can easily be completed by DIYers. 

The challenge comes in trying to match the look of professional jobs. After all, if your work is lackluster, you may find yourself returning to the same problems over and over. 

The following professional tips can help you execute your next asphalt maintenance project, from preparation and crack repair to sealcoating and line striping. 

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance

Asphalt Maintenance Equipment You Need to Get More Hours in the Day

Don't limit your productivity in a day. Using these best asphalt maintenance equipment can make every job more efficient.

Often, productivity is limited by how many hours you have sunlight and the speed that your crew can perform each task. The best asphalt maintenance solutions involve equipment that makes every job more efficient.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt Maintenance Business

Landlord Pavement Maintenance: A Landlord's Money-Saving Guide

Landlord pavement maintenance is a crucial part of protecting any building's second-largest asset: find out five tips to help you keep yours in great shape

Keeping tenants happy is one of the most important tasks of managing a commercial asset. And what any sophisticated landlord understands is that there is a direct link between bottom line of the building and your tenant's overall satisfaction -- both inside and outside the building. A tenant's experience starts the minute they pull into your property. Not only can a well-maintained parking lot help command higher rental rates, but it can also positively impact your tenant's experience. Maximize tenant satisfaction and minimize liability with these five tips.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance

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