AE Commercial Property Maintenance

What AE Commercial Property Maintenance does

AE Commercial Property Maintenance is a privately held commercial property services company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1987 as Asphalt Enterprises by Scott and Sylvia Richards, the company was rebranded under new local ownership led by Joe Wise around 2020 and now operates across the Raleigh-Durham metro and Eastern North Carolina. It provides power sweeping (parking lot, street, construction, and specialized event sweeping), asphalt maintenance (repair, hot rubberized crack filling, seal coating), pavement marking using Graco LineLazer equipment, and ancillary property services including pressure washing, concrete repair, day porter, debris removal, snow/ice removal, and parking infrastructure installation. Customers include commercial property owners, property management firms, construction sites, HOAs, and municipalities, with named accounts such as Connell Realty & Mortgage, Olde Raleigh Village (since 2003), Oak Park Shopping Center (11-year relationship), Southern Village, and Fredericksburg Townhomes.

The company deploys operational technology rather than software platforms: GPS tracking on every sweeping truck, color-coded mapping with property measurement tools, advanced routing software for nightly sweep optimization, and Graco LineLazer striping hardware. The service portfolio is organized as distinct lines rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, and there are no APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML components disclosed.

Revenue is generated through professional services contracts on a quote-based pricing model with free consultations and assessments, billed pay-as-you-go. Distribution is direct—phone, email, and website contact form—supplemented by referral channels through NAPSA, 1-800-SWEEPER, and the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The company employs 11–50 people, operates 24/7, holds no institutional investment, and reports no public financials.

Name

AE Commercial Property Maintenance

Legal name

AE Commercial Property Maintenance

Website

https://asphaltent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AE Commercial Property Maintenance is a private Raleigh, NC-based firm providing power sweeping, asphalt maintenance, pavement marking, and property services to commercial property owners, managers, HOAs, construction sites, and municipalities across Raleigh-Durham and Eastern North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Property Maintenance Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (56172)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (BPABADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Commercial Janitorial (Recurring Contract Cleaning) (BPABABAA), Driveway & Sidewalk Pressure Washing (Concrete/Pavers) (HSAEAMAB), Move-In/Move-Out & Turnover Cleaning (Commercial) (BPABABAO)

Keywords

• Commercial sweeping services
• Asphalt maintenance repair
• Pavement striping marking
• Property maintenance services
• Power sweeping contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Power Sweeping Services: Recurring and one-time sweeping services for parking lots, streets, construction sites, and specialized needs including parking lot sweeping, street sweeping, construction sweeping, and specialized event sweeping.
2. Asphalt Maintenance Services: Asphalt repair services including potholes, sinkholes, cracked areas, and upheaval repairs. Also includes crack filling with hot rubberized joint sealant and seal coating.
3. Property Services: Pressure washing, concrete repair, day porter services, debris removal, speed bump/hump installation, parking bumper installation, sign installation, and snow/ice removal services.
4. Pavement Marking Services: Parking lot striping services including line striping, direction arrows, curb painting, custom stencils, and signage using Graco LineLazer technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AE Commercial Property Maintenance provides commercial power sweeping, asphalt maintenance (pothole and crack repair, seal coating), pavement striping and marking, and general property services (pressure washing, day porter, debris removal, snow removal, sign and bumper installation) to commercial property owners, property managers, HOAs, construction sites, and municipalities across Raleigh-Durham and Eastern North Carolina. Services are delivered via an owned fleet of GPS-tracked sweeper trucks and routed using proprietary mapping and routing software.

Product overview

AE Commercial Property Maintenance operates as a commercial property maintenance services company offering a unified suite of sweeping and pavement maintenance services. The core offerings include power sweeping services (parking lot sweeping, street sweeping, construction sweeping, and specialized sweeping), asphalt maintenance (repair, crack filling, seal coating, and pavement marking/striping), and property services (pressure washing, concrete repair, day porter services, debris removal, snow removal, and installation services). The company also deploys operational technology including GPS tracking, mapping technology, and routing software to manage service delivery. The portfolio does not follow a platform-plus-modules architecture; rather, it is organized as a single-service business with distinct service lines offered as standalone or bundled offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sweeping Services Power sweeping services including parking lot and deck sweeping, street sweeping, construction sweeping, and specialized sweeping for warehouses, events, and seasonal needs, serving commercial properties in Raleigh-Durham and Eastern NC.
• Parking Lot & Deck Sweeping Professional parking lot and parking deck sweeping using trucks equipped with the latest technology, available 24 hours a day based on customer schedule, for commercial property owners and managers.
• Street Sweeping Affordable street sweeping for neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and municipalities with water-equipped sweeper trucks and customized routing.
• Construction Sweeping Construction site sweeping services ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations for cleanliness and stormwater management (SWPPP), serving construction developers and contractors.
• Specialized Sweeping Specialized sweeping for warehouses, leaf removal, post-event cleanup, holiday events, graduation events, and sand/salt cleanup after winter weather.
• Asphalt Maintenance Comprehensive asphalt repair services including pothole repair, sinkhole repair, cracked area repair, and upheaval correction with lower minimum job prices than competitors.
• Asphalt Repair Asphalt repair for potholes, sinkholes, cracked areas, and upheaval, completed quickly with minimal inconvenience to tenants, for commercial properties.
• Crack Filling Crack filling using hot rubberized joint sealant meeting federal specifications for cracks 3/8 inch or larger, preventing water penetration into subbase.
• Seal Coating Protective seal coating that stops oxidation, protects against UV rays and elements, extends pavement life, and provides fuel resistance.
• Pavement Marking Parking lot striping services including line striping, direction arrows, curb painting, custom stencils, and signage using Graco LineLazer technology.
• Pressure Washing Pressure washing services to restore properties to like-new condition, removing dirt and grime from parking lots and buildings.
• Property Services Comprehensive property services including concrete repair, day porter services, debris removal, installation of speed bumps and parking bumpers, sign installation, and snow removal.
• Day Porter Services Full-service day porter services including trash can cleaning, window sill cleaning, debris pickup, can liner changing, and sidewalk cleaning.
• Snow Removal Winter weather services including ice melt spreading, snow plowing, and hand shoveling to keep properties snow and ice-free.
• Residential HOA Sweeping Street and sidewalk sweeping services for homeowners associations, designed to increase property values and maintain community appearance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increases property values through clean, well-maintained pavement appearance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing training, best practices, and industry certification. AE is the first NAPSA Certified Sweeping Company in the Greater Raleigh area. Participation provides access to latest tips and techniques in the sweeping industry.
• 1-800-SWEEPERcoreOthersIndustry partner network joined in 2012. Through this partnership, AE has shared knowledge, stayed on top of technologies and training techniques, and found better ways to maintain quality while keeping prices competitive.
• Raleigh Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMembership enables valuable business connections and education that benefits customers through improved service capabilities and community involvement.
• E-VerifyminorOthersElectronic employment verification system used to maintain a legal workforce as required for insurance and industry regulations.
• International Sweeper SummitminorOthersAE participated in the International Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo in Tampa, winning the golf outing. The Summit connects manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and municipalities in the sweeping industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pavement Maintenance Inc. Commercial pavement maintenance contractor offering seal coating, crack sealing, striping, and asphalt repair. Directly comparable to AE's bundled asphalt maintenance offering for parking lot and property owner customers.
• Asphalt Restoration Inc. Asphalt maintenance, repair, seal coating and striping services provider for commercial and HOA customers. Comparable to AE's asphalt maintenance revenue stream and overlapping target buyer (property managers, HOAs, retail centers).
• National Power Sweeping: Commercial power sweeping company serving parking lots, distribution centers, and municipalities across multiple states. Closely comparable to AE on core sweeping service lines and customer segments, though broader in geography.
• Clean Sweep Group: Regional power sweeping services provider serving commercial properties, retail centers, and construction sites. Directly comparable to AE in core sweeping services, with similar recurring-contract commercial customer model.
• Lot Maintenance Company: Provider of parking lot sweeping, porter services, pressure washing, and seasonal snow removal for commercial real estate. Directly comparable to AE's bundled property services offering for retail and office property managers.
• 1-800-SWEEPER: Referral network of independent power sweeping contractors across the US; AE is an active member and partner of this network. Directly comparable as a network of commercial sweeping providers serving property managers and municipalities.

Broad incumbents

• Sweeping Corporation of America: National commercial power sweeping provider with municipal, retail, and construction customers. Highly comparable to AE in core service lines (parking lot, street, construction sweeping), but operates at national scale and is the broad incumbent in the category.
• BrightView Holdings: Largest US commercial landscaping and snow/ice management services provider (NYSE). Adjacent incumbent in commercial grounds maintenance; overlaps with AE's parking lot sweeping, debris removal, and snow removal services for commercial real estate customers.

Emerging players

• Dura-Seal Pavement Solutions: Pavement maintenance specialist offering seal coating, crack filling, line striping, and asphalt repair. Comparable in service mix to AE's asphalt maintenance line but typically serves a smaller regional footprint.

Regional players

• T&K Asphalt Services: Regional asphalt paving, repair, seal coating, and striping contractor in the Carolinas. Highly comparable to AE's asphalt maintenance and pavement marking service lines, with overlapping customer base of commercial property owners and HOAs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asphaltent
• Facebookfacebook.com/Asphaltent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asphalt-enterprises-raleigh-nc
• Instagraminstagram.com/asphaltenterprises

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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