How much does a Asphalt Sealcoating cost to buy?

A typical Asphalt Sealcoating sells for 1.5x to 3x seller's discretionary earnings. With estimated SDE of $122K, expect to pay roughly $184K to $367K before adjustments for assets, debt, growth, and local market quality.

How much does it cost to start a Asphalt Sealcoating?

Startup costs range from $20K to $100K depending on location, equipment, and scale.

Service

Asphalt Sealcoating

Q: What are the profit margins for a Asphalt Sealcoating?

The average profit margin for a Asphalt Sealcoating is around 35%. Materials (sealant) run 15–25% of revenue. Add labor (1–2 workers), a trailer, squeegees or spray machine, and a truck. A solo operator can clear $80K–$120K in a strong season running only residential jobs.

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Bottom line

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Asphalt sealcoating companies apply a protective coating to parking lots, driveways, and commercial surfaces to extend their lifespan and prevent cracking. Jobs run $200–$3,000 depending on square footage. Startup costs are under $30K for basic equipment. Margins are exceptional because sealant costs pennies per square foot while jobs bill dollars. Seasonal in northern climates (spring–fall); sunbelt operators work year-round.

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Acquisition score

Excellent

Avg Revenue

$350K

Profit Margin

35%

Acquisition Multiple

1.5x - 3x

Startup Cost

$20K - $100K

How It Works

You bid on jobs (driveways, parking lots, commercial properties), pressure-clean the surface, apply sealcoat via squeegee or spray machine, add line striping, and collect payment — same day. A two-person crew can complete 3–5 residential jobs per day or 1–2 large commercial jobs. Commercial accounts (property managers, HOAs, shopping centers) provide predictable recurring revenue every 2–4 years.

Revenue Range

Low End

$100K

Typical

$350K

High End

$800K

BizBite underwriting snapshot

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Fair / 100

Data confidence

medium

52/100

Financing fit

medium

Category-level fit before lender-specific diligence.

Confidence cap

Weak source data caps the final score.

Why it may work

+Attractive 35% estimated margin profile
+SBA dataset shows 295 recent comparable loans

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Real Acquisitions in This Category

SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 238990 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Deals tracked

729

295 in last 24 mo

Median loan

$660K

$305K–$1.7M p25/p75

Implied deal size

$777K

median · ~85% LTV

Charge-off rate

—

not enough resolved loans

Deal Size Distribution

<$150K

$150K–500K

218

$500K–1M

158

$1M–2M

131

>$2M

156

Deal Flow Over Time

12-month momentum

-12.1%

deal volume vs prior 12 mo

Median loan Δ

+40.2%

138 recent · 157 prior

Financing Profile

Median rate

9.50%

19% fixed · last 24 mo

Median term

120 mo

standard 10-yr

Collateralized

of loans secured

Median jobs

supported per deal

Top lenders in this space

The Huntington National Bank111

Live Oak Banking Company110

Old National Bank27

First Internet Bank of Indiana24

Beacon Bank and Trust19

Where deals happen

FL113

CA54

TX53

MN38

PA31

CO31

NC29

WA27

IL26

WI25

Franchise vs independent

Franchised acquisitions finance at $620K median vs $671K for independents — a -8% franchise discount. Franchises make up 8% of deals tracked.

Recent Comparable Deals

Closed	State	Loan	Implied deal	Jobs	Franchise
Mar 2026	TN	$447K	$526K	2	—
Mar 2026	CA	$350K	$412K	2	—
Mar 2026	VA	$300K	$353K	15	—
Mar 2026	CO	$545K	$641K	2	—
Mar 2026	MA	$1.6M	$1.9M	23	—
Mar 2026	VA	$4.2M	$5.0M	15	—
Mar 2026	NC	$2.3M	$2.7M	6	—
Mar 2026	OH	$25K	$29K	3	—
Mar 2026	OH	$210K	$247K	3	—
Mar 2026	MN	$855K	$1.0M	4	—

Volume rank #6/544Deal-size rank #291/544Momentum rank #216p90 loan: $2.9MData as of Mar 2026

Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.

Pros

+Very low startup cost — under $30K to begin; under $100K for full commercial setup
+High margin: sealant material costs $0.03–$0.08/sq ft, jobs bill $0.25–$0.50+/sq ft
+Recurring by nature — every sealed lot needs resealing every 2–4 years
+Simple to learn and systemize — no special license required

Cons

-Hard seasonal limitation in northern climates (roughly April–October only)
-Weather-dependent: rain during or after application ruins the job
-Residential work has high churn; commercial accounts require competitive bidding

Best For

First-time buyers or owner-operators looking for a low-capital service business with fast cash flow and easy systemization

Operating Costs

Materials (sealant) run 15–25% of revenue. Add labor (1–2 workers), a trailer, squeegees or spray machine, and a truck. A solo operator can clear $80K–$120K in a strong season running only residential jobs.

SBA Financing Estimator

Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service

+$2K/mo

after debt service

Deal price — $780K

Range: $350K (1.5×) to $1.4M (3×+)

Down payment — 15% ($117K)

SBA minimum equity injection is 10% for change-of-ownership

Interest rate — 9.50%

SBA median for this category: 9.5%

Loan term — 10 years (120 mo)

SBA median for this category: 120 months

Down payment

$117K

15% equity injection

Loan amount

$663K

85% SBA-financed

Monthly payment

$9K/mo

$366K total interest

Monthly profit

$10K/mo

at 35% margin

Monthly cash flow after debt service

+$2K/mo

Down payment paid back in ~72 months

Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.