How Diversification Drives Growth for Connecticut Sealcoater

Constantine Sealing Service continues to add services based on customer demand and growth opportunities

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In 1979, Bill Constantine took out a loan co-signed for by his dad and was off to the races with his business, Constantine Sealing Service.

Constantine has grown his business from one truck, one bucket, one squeegee and one crack filling kettle into what it is today, diversifying as needed to accommodate customer demand.

The company services both commercial and residential customers all over Connecticut and its surrounding states. They offer sealcoating, crack filling, asphalt paving and patching, curb repair/replacement, line striping, tennis/ basketball court resurfacing, catch basin repairs and snow removal.

“We have expanded our services and retained a lot of business throughout the years,” Constantine says. “In our first week of the 2016 season, we saw a little bit of everything; line striping, crack filling, curb repairs, pot hole repairs, catch basin repairs, tree root damage and parking lot clean ups.

“Hard work, dedication and high attention to the quality of our product is what keeps our business growing.”

Constantine also makes it a point to attend National Pavement Expo as well to stay on top of trends and technology in the industry.

“I’ve been attending the show every other year since the show started,” Constantine says. “I’ve learned a lot at the show from roundtables and from the networking. When you see the new equipment, you get an idea of how you can do things faster and better.”

Constantine’s sons have also joined the business and are learning the trade through their dad and by attending NPE.

“This year’s show was a big eye opener as to what technologies are readily available for us to use in our line of work,” he says. “We made some good connections with business owners throughout the country at the show. The classes we were able to take were highly educational and we can’t wait to implement some new processes and ideas.”

Expanding in to Snow

About 25 years ago, Constantine Sealing Service expanding their business in to snow removal.

“I would always keep a few guys around the shop in the winter time to help complete maintenance,” Constantine says. “Since I had them there, we decided that we might as well use the trucks and go out and snowplow. We kept growing in snow removal and now we use our entire crew in the winter either plowing, shoveling or snow blowing. I don’t have to lay anyone off.”

This year marks the company’s 37th year in business, and it’s the first year they have made the Pavement Top Contractor lists in sealcoating, striping and pavement repair.

“We are honored and privileged to be mentioned on the list.” Constantine says. “I have to thank the guys that show up to work for me every day, without them none of this would be possible.

“My sons are currently working for me and learning the business. We hope to continue to move forward, grow, and obtain new business for the next generation. We are constantly making changes and adapting to our customer’s needs.”

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