The majority of asphalt paving projects are larger commercial
jobs. That doesn't, however, mean that such contractors do not take up
relatively small jobs like residential parking lots, driveways, and
condo units. Most of the times, private homeowners do not have the
relevant experience or expertise to handle such projects without the
supervision of large contractors. The following tips will surely help to
obtaining quality work and choosing a reliable asphalt paving
contractor:
Select contractors that are well-known for their quality - How can you ensure that the contractor you're opting for is a reliable one?
* Their names must be listed in the phone book or online.
* They must have an insurance certificate to their name.
* They must have some pictures related to their previous jobs and work locations.
* They must have host of testimonials to their credit.
These credentials should be found easily today by most contractors. They are well-aware of the tough competition and keep these materials handy. But then how can you distinguish the best from the not-so-good ones? You can ask them some more probing questions:
* Are they aware of the latest technologies and techniques?
* What kind of customer services they provide before or after the job is done?
* Do they offer any kind of value-added services?
* What is the communication process they follow with their clients?
* What is their definition of quality of the products or/and the services they offer?
* Do they have well-equipped sales personnel that can provide clear benefits as well as options of various approaches that they adopt towards repair?
* How long they have been in the business?
Carry out some comparison shopping - You need to obtain proposals from more than one contractor. In the mean time, you must clearly identify whether all the contractors are using the same products for the job. Also check on the time that each of the contractors have estimated to complete the job. If a contractor is offering a strikingly low rate, then you must carefully examine the kind of products they are using for the job. It is a known fact; you get what you pay for.
Insist on written agreement - If the contractor is offering you some kind of guarantee with his work, make sure you have it in the form of a written agreement. If possible, hold back a fair portion of the job amount till you ensure the quality of the job matches your expectations.
Select contractors that are well-known for their quality - How can you ensure that the contractor you're opting for is a reliable one?
* Their names must be listed in the phone book or online.
* They must have an insurance certificate to their name.
* They must have some pictures related to their previous jobs and work locations.
* They must have host of testimonials to their credit.
These credentials should be found easily today by most contractors. They are well-aware of the tough competition and keep these materials handy. But then how can you distinguish the best from the not-so-good ones? You can ask them some more probing questions:
* Are they aware of the latest technologies and techniques?
* What kind of customer services they provide before or after the job is done?
* Do they offer any kind of value-added services?
* What is the communication process they follow with their clients?
* What is their definition of quality of the products or/and the services they offer?
* Do they have well-equipped sales personnel that can provide clear benefits as well as options of various approaches that they adopt towards repair?
* How long they have been in the business?
Carry out some comparison shopping - You need to obtain proposals from more than one contractor. In the mean time, you must clearly identify whether all the contractors are using the same products for the job. Also check on the time that each of the contractors have estimated to complete the job. If a contractor is offering a strikingly low rate, then you must carefully examine the kind of products they are using for the job. It is a known fact; you get what you pay for.
Insist on written agreement - If the contractor is offering you some kind of guarantee with his work, make sure you have it in the form of a written agreement. If possible, hold back a fair portion of the job amount till you ensure the quality of the job matches your expectations.
Peyton Stallings is a lifetime Atlanta resident and general contractor. Peyton is President and onsite manager for PKS Paving And Construction and writes regular columns on, paving, Asphalt Atlanta and construction in general. To learn more please visit our site at http://www.pksasphaltpavingatlanta.com
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