Spraying is much faster then mopping but Mopping holds up better . spraying it doesn't fill in the cracks as well .my asphalt driveway is 700 feet long and needs some help what is the difference between spraying and mopping
Sealcoating with the right equipment is a full-time job. This isn't something you can just dabble in. The equipment needs to be constantly maintained, and YOU need to know your equipment from front to back. This requires mechanical knowledge, and some rudimentary plumbing skills.I know I'm probably going to get killed for asking that but, no offense to sealcoaters out there, this seems like a field that requires limited skill and pricing appears to be pretty general.
Being a successful sealcoater takes way more than just being able to do a good job, or having the equipment to do it. It takes a lot of finesse with the customers, and you've gotta use the right English to get those jobs. You've gotta be a hustler, and know what to say. There's a lot of psychology that's involved both in selling the jobs, and on your end as a contractor.I helped my buddy start up his sealcoating/striping biz a few years back and there were many many mistakes made along the way with improper equipment, improper plumbing, improper product, improper application, etc. It took a few freebies before we had all the kinks worked out and could actually go out and blow out a big job and make any money doing it.
He uses the Queens english to sell em' :laughing:. He's a silver tongued devil from England, he could talk the panties off of a nun, i've seen him do itBeing a successful sealcoater takes way more than just being able to do a good job, or having the equipment to do it. It takes a lot of finesse with the customers, and you've gotta use the right English to get those jobs. You've gotta be a hustler, and know what to say. There's a lot of psychology that's involved both in selling the jobs, and on your end as a contractor.
.I bet he made his decision 8 years ago when he made this thread......I can definitely agree with the guys, that sealcoating isn't just something you add to your services, unless you're already doing paving work. There are many fairly large companies who make bank just doing sealcoating work... It's big money.
The equipment upkeep is another big point, you aren't gonna make any money if your equipment is garbage and constantly breaks.
I disagree. You don't need signage to be a legit, reputable contractor (except of course where state law requires posted license numbers, etc.). My vehicle and trailer are not lettered (not required here), but I'm also not targeting the general public. I also meet all requirements of my state and city with licensing, bonding, and insurance. I work on referrals (word of mouth) only and prefer it that way. The quality of my work and the service I provide my clients is my advertising. It's all about what type of work you do, how you do it, and the type of client you want to work for.I recently had a neighbor go with a company that sealed driveways with a bulk tank in tow, no lettering on the truck or after signage (huge red flag). To get a better deal for himself, he got a few other neighbors to have their driveways done. After 6 months weeds popping up in cracks with discoloration already taking place on all driveways. The next summer I did my driveway with the larexite airport grade. Those neighbors all basically came to a stop and said how beautiful my driveway was.
I did this as part of my contracting business all residential driveways. I did the bucket route from HD. Yes it was a lot more physical labor, it was decently profitable. $30 dollars for each 5gallon of sealant so about $10 markup. Estimate the prep and application costs right. Average driveway was about 300-500 for one coat. It is possible but be prepared to GRIND. I also used a $1500 pressure washer with prepping driveway.
If this is something you only want to offer, you def need the bulk tank and a supplier along with learning the equipment and agitation methods. Line painting as well is huge along with crack sealing/patch. An entire investment would be along 30k if you wanted to go big time. Seal-rite. Truck lettering and signage is key too. 1 happy customer should lead to another booking minimal.
F spraying too squeegee all day if you really want the best result. Unless the guy is a cheapo then spray that **** all day.
That's a crock ot sh*t going on 33 years never advertised and that includes no lettering on my vehicles.no lettering on the truck or after signage (huge red flag). .
That's the LAW in my state chiefs. No lettering, no HC# equals RED FLAG.That's a crock ot sh*t going on 33 years never advertised and that includes no lettering on my vehicles.
The need to post info on a work vehicle as required by law was already addressed in my post prior to Avenge's. Neither him nor I live in one of those areas. Besides, you never mentioned where you are from, only that no lettering is a red flag which in many parts of the country is simply not true. Based on the way you worded your initial post, Avenge's response is absolutely correct. BTW, what are "state chiefs"? Or was there supposed to be a comma there because you were trying to toss out an insult by calling him "chief"?That's the LAW in my state chiefs. No lettering, no HC# equals RED FLAG.
Contractor AND Grammer police. LolThe need to post info on a work vehicle as required by law was already addressed in my post prior to Avenge's. Neither him nor I live in one of those areas. Besides, you never mentioned where you are from, only that no lettering is a red flag which in many parts of the country is simply not true. Based on the way you worded your initial post, Avenge's response is absolutely correct. BTW, what are "state chiefs"? Or was there supposed to be a comma there because you were trying to toss out an insult by calling him "chief"?
Yes he is both....got anything else say chief?Contractor AND Grammer police. Lol
