Don't Get Paved Over: How to Hire a Good Asphalt Contractor
Alright, so you've decided it's time to get that driveway or parking lot paved, or maybe it's a repair job. Good call. But finding the right asphalt contractor in Flagstaff can feel like a bit of a crapshoot if you don't know what you're looking for. I've been doing this a long time, and I've seen plenty of good work and, frankly, some real disasters. Here's my no-nonsense guide to making sure you hire someone who knows what they're doing.
First Things First: What to Ask Potential Contractors
You're interviewing these folks, not the other way around. Don't be shy. Here are the questions I'd ask if I were in your shoes:
How long have you been in business, specifically in Flagstaff? This isn't just about general experience; it's about local experience. Our freeze-thaw cycles here, especially with the heavy snow we get in neighborhoods like Cheshire, can be brutal on asphalt. A contractor who understands that and designs their work accordingly is worth their weight in gold.
Can you provide references from recent jobs? And I mean recent, like in the last year. Call them. Ask about the quality of work, if they stuck to the timeline, and if they were easy to communicate with.
What's your process for this specific job? Don't just take