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There are plenty of factors that may influence the price and results of your asphalt paving project. Selecting the cheapest bid is also not the best decision as there are other things to consider. Of course, quality number one.

 

Here are tips to help you make an informed choice of a paving contractor:

 

Selection of Materials

 

Most asphalt is recycled repeatedly. There are a lot of asphalt grades that contain various percentages of recycled material. When low quality asphalt is used, it results in a less than impressive look of your Asphalt Maintenance Elko NV, and longevity is also not maximized. A smart move is to use higher grade asphalt that has less recycled material in it.

 

Equipment

 

The paving equipment used by the contractor is also important? Machines that break down ever so often can stall your project's completion. Asphalt also cools fast. If you wait too long to install the asphalt, this can create a substandard outcome. Hire a contractor that uses well-maintained equipment. Asphalt paving machines cost well over $100,000, and that is because of the advanced technology and high level of efficiency they provide. Remember, never hire a contractor that does asphalt paving by hand.  

 

Enough Manpower

 

Before you hire a contractor, check if their manpower is enough. A usual asphalt paving crew is made up of around five to eight workers, depending on how big or small your job is. Understaffing does not only delay project completion - it also reduces the overall quality of the results. 

Putting Money Down

 

Unless your project costs above $10,000, you shouldn't be putting money down for a contractor to start the project. Majority of reliable asphalt paving companies work on credit lines with suppliers, so they don't really need your cash to buy the materials. If you deposit funds with a contractor, your money could only end up being misused. It's sad but true - some questionable contractors use one client's down payment to complete another client's project. 

 

Insurance

 

Finally, make sure you hire a contractor has workers compensation, general liability, auto liability and an umbrella policy. The minimum is $500,000, but $1-2 million is a lot safer. And make it a point that every one in the crew is covered.

 

It's obviously not that easy to find a reputable Asphalt Striping Reno NV contractor. But you do have to be careful with your choice, if you don't want to end up wasting your precious time and funds. As always, referrals are the best route to a good contractor. Ask people around you - relatives, friends, coworkers, neighbors. They might be able to help.