The Asphalt Kingdom Blog

Insights, how-to’s, and much more from the world of asphalt maintenance

Adding Sealcoating to an Existing Landscaping Business

If you have an existing service business, adding sealcoating can be an additional line of business that grows your profits over the summer months.

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.

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Topics: Sealcoating, Asphalt Maintenance Business

3 Common Reasons People Avoid Starting an Asphalt Business

Curious why many shy away from the lucrative asphalt business? Here are three common reasons holding people back from starting their own asphalt business.

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.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

Is Asphalt Maintenance the Career You’ve Been Searching For?

Looking into a different career path? Asphalt maintenance is lucrative and in high demand — find out whether this is right for you.

Looking for a career that combines independence, growth, and the ability to make an impact and a difference in your community and surrounding areas? Asphalt maintenance may be your road to success.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt Maintenance Business

Building an Asphalt Empire: Strategies for Growth and Success in 2025

Interested in getting into the pavement industry to build an asphalt empire? Here are the growth secrets to improve your success!

As we race into 2025, the asphalt industry is like the road—always in motion and full of opportunities to build, expand, and thrive. There’s never been a better time to dive in.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

How to Start a Profitable Asphalt Business with $5,000 (Or Less)

Start your own asphalt maintenance business under $5,000. Learn about crack repair, line striping, and more with Asphalt Kingdom's guide.

Ever dreamt of calling the shots and working on your own terms? Starting a low-cost business gives you the freedom to break free from the 9 to 5 grind without needing a huge pile of cash. With just $5,000, you can kickstart a business that lets you be your own boss and control your financial future.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

The Green, the Clean, and the Blacktop: Choosing Your Lucrative Home Service Business

Stuck in a one-service rut? Discover how to combine services, boost revenue, and streamline operations with complementary offerings.

Key Takeaways

  • Lawn care is a stable market ($105 billion), recurring revenue, competitive, and seasonal. 
  • Pressure washing is a growing market ($1.8 billion), with high profits, low startup costs, seasonal, and physical. 
  • Asphalt maintenance is a specialized niche ($4 billion), high demand, profitable, and requires investment and knowledge.

Starting a home services business can be an exciting and profitable venture. With a variety of options available, it can be challenging to determine which niche is the most lucrative. In this blog, we will compare three popular home service industries: lawn care, pressure washing, and asphalt maintenance. We'll explore the profitability, market trends, and potential for growth in each sector, ultimately highlighting how asphalt maintenance can complement other home services.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business, Property Management

5 BEST Father and Son Business Ideas

The best way for a father and son to bond: Doing what you love and making money together!

  • Find out why it's great for fathers and sons to build and run a business together.
  • Asphalt maintenance, automotive repair, and home renovation are the top choices.
  • Discover ways to get started in these business ventures.

 

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

A Dozen More Reasons to Start: The Beginners Guide to Starting an Asphalt Maintenance Business

Discover key insights from 12 experienced asphalt maintenance professionals to successfully launch your own business!

Starting a business will always make you feel like butterflies, elephants, and frogs are in your stomach. To a handful of people, some have already paved their chosen path. Luckily for us aspiring to build our asphalt maintenance business, we are part of that handful.

We have gathered 12 veterans to pass on the hard-earned wisdom that only comes from years in the trenches. Whether you're rolling out your first driveway or setting your sights on large commercial projects, this collection of no-nonsense advice from those who've been where you're heading is INVALUABLE.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

The 5 Key Reasons Your Asphalt Business Must Have a Website

Discover the top 5 reasons why having a website for your asphalt business is essential for boosting visibility and expanding your market reach.

Are you running an asphalt business and haven't ventured online with a dedicated website? You're not just missing out—you're giving your competitors a head start. These days, a strong online presence is non-negotiable, and here's why your asphalt business needs its website.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

Asphalt Contractors: Grow Your Business with Smart Strategies in 2025

Learn what the most successful asphalt contractors are doing in 2025 to grow their business!

Insider asphalt contractor tips and strategies aimed at
growing your business in 2025

Hey there! Are you an asphalt contractor struggling to grow your business in 2025? It's not easy, is it? You're not alone. Many contractors face the same challenges. But what if I told you there's a solution that can help you take your business to the next level?

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

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