Infrared asphalt repair softens damaged pavement in place. You rake it, treat it, add recycled asphalt where the patch needs it, and compact it into a bonded repair, instead of cutting out the damaged area and hauling the old asphalt away. It handles potholes, birdbaths, alligator cracking, seams and catch...
Parking lot line striping is one of the more accessible trades to enter in Canada. The startup costs are manageable compared to most contracting businesses, demand is consistent because every commercial property needs regular restripes, and the technical barrier is lower than most paving or concrete work. Why the Market is...
Buying a parking lot striping machine is a longer-term investment than most people expect. The right machine handles your current workload and still performs reliably two or three seasons in. The wrong one either falls short on capability or costs more in maintenance than it saves in labour. This...
Growing your paving business means taking on more parking lots, more road markings, and more clients who expect tight lines and fast turnaround. The machine you pick for that work will either hold you back or let you scale. A machine with too little output slows down your crew on...
If you are already showing up to parking lots to fill cracks or maintain asphalt, you are sitting on an untapped revenue opportunity. Line striping is one of the fastest ways for landscaping and pavement maintenance contractors to increase the average value of every job, deepen client relationships, and position...
If you've been thinking about adding pavement maintenance to your service lineup, or even turning it into a full-time business, hot rubber crack filling is the single best place to start. The barrier to entry is low, the demand is year-round in most Canadian markets, and margins are strong when...
Starting a pavement maintenance business in Canada can be a very lucrative opportunity that has plenty of potential. From coast to coast, parking lots, driveways, and municipal roadways take a relentless beating. Not just from heavy traffic, but from the freeze-thaw cycles that define Canadian winters. That punishment creates constant,...
Asphalt is a popular choice for driveways, roads, and parking lots because of its durability and relatively low cost of maintenance. However, even the most well-constructed and maintained asphalt surfaces can develop cracks over time. These cracks can be caused by a variety of factors, including weather conditions, heavy vehicle...
In this article you will learn how to repair a pothole better than the pros! First off you are probably wondering how the heck can I repair potholes better than a professional can. Well, road crews when repair the potholes in the roadways do not have the time to...
By Michael Coderre, Roadly, Edmonton, Alberta. Last updated 10 November 2026. Reviewed yearly.Parking lot line painting is a job you can do yourself with a tape measure, a chalk line, traffic paint and a walk-behind line striper. Plan the layout, sweep the surface, mark every stall before you paint, then...
