If you have asphalt paving needs, make sure you are working with a
quality contractor who is familiar with the type of project you have.
Whether it's a parking lot for your business or your home's driveway,
consider the company's experience, references, and policies when making
your decision.
Experience
Companies with significant years of experience in asphalt paving will know the way to handle the asphalt for your specific location, the weather conditions, and your project. Services may include paving, sealcoating, and resurfacing, so select a company that has a history of providing the particular service you require. Most reputable firms will want to visit the site to actually see the project area in order to assess the soil quality, grading, and other physical characteristics of the area that may impact the cost and time required to complete the project. In the case of sealcoating or resurfacing, they will want to see the number of cracks and repairs needed.
Besides looking at the number of years they have been in business, also check if they have been in the specific area for some time. You'll want a company that is familiar with the temperature and other weather trends in the specific area so they can better predict the amount of time needed for a project.
References
A quality asphalt paving company will provide you with references from previous jobs. You should ask for at least three, making sure the jobs are similar to the one you are planning. When talking with references, consider the following questions:
- What kind of project was done?
- What time of year was it? Do you think that was a good time for the job?
- Did they complete the job on time and on budget? If not, were there good reasons, such as weather delays?
- Do you believe the cost was worth the quality of work?
- Would you call on this company for a similar project?
Policies
Many asphalt paving companies will be glad to give you a free estimate on your project. Find out the factors that affect the estimate so that you can be prepared for an increase (or decrease) in the final project cost. You will need to know their policy for payment, such as partial payment before, during, and at the completion of the project. Also find out if they offer any kind of satisfaction guarantee for all or part of the purchase price.
Take the time to choose a quality, experienced firm for your next asphalt paving project.
Experience
Companies with significant years of experience in asphalt paving will know the way to handle the asphalt for your specific location, the weather conditions, and your project. Services may include paving, sealcoating, and resurfacing, so select a company that has a history of providing the particular service you require. Most reputable firms will want to visit the site to actually see the project area in order to assess the soil quality, grading, and other physical characteristics of the area that may impact the cost and time required to complete the project. In the case of sealcoating or resurfacing, they will want to see the number of cracks and repairs needed.
Besides looking at the number of years they have been in business, also check if they have been in the specific area for some time. You'll want a company that is familiar with the temperature and other weather trends in the specific area so they can better predict the amount of time needed for a project.
References
A quality asphalt paving company will provide you with references from previous jobs. You should ask for at least three, making sure the jobs are similar to the one you are planning. When talking with references, consider the following questions:
- What kind of project was done?
- What time of year was it? Do you think that was a good time for the job?
- Did they complete the job on time and on budget? If not, were there good reasons, such as weather delays?
- Do you believe the cost was worth the quality of work?
- Would you call on this company for a similar project?
Policies
Many asphalt paving companies will be glad to give you a free estimate on your project. Find out the factors that affect the estimate so that you can be prepared for an increase (or decrease) in the final project cost. You will need to know their policy for payment, such as partial payment before, during, and at the completion of the project. Also find out if they offer any kind of satisfaction guarantee for all or part of the purchase price.
Take the time to choose a quality, experienced firm for your next asphalt paving project.
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