Weather, time, and the weight of heavy loads can take a toll on the public or private roads leading to your business. A paving contractor can repair corroded asphalt to restore the functionality, value, safety, and visual appeal of the installations. Knowing what to ask in the hiring process will help you find a professional who can accomplish these goals.

3 Questions for Finding the Right Paving Contractor 

1. How Much Experience Do You Have?

Commercial paving is a complex process, so the contractor should have years of experience under their belt. Find out how long they have been paving and roughly how many projects they’ve completed. Ask them to walk you through the process and look at photos of completed projects to gauge the quality of their work. You can also request a list of referrals to get feedback from past clients. By speaking to others, you can determine whether the contractors have the skills to support their claims. 

2. How Do You Address Unique Challenges?

Poor subsoil quality, drainage concerns, and segregation—an indication aggregate wasn’t graded properly—are a few issues paving specialists face when installing and repairing asphalt driveways, parking lots, and roads. Ask the paving contractor what unique challenges they’ve encountered and how they’ve solved these problems. This will shed light on how they will address any complications that arise with your project.

3. What’s Included in the Cost?

Finding out the project will cost more than anticipated could cause financial hardship. So you aren’t met with any surprises, ask what services are included in the cost and possible hidden fees associated with your project. Factors that influence cost include the steepness of the area that needs to be graded or excavated, fuel expenses, and how far technicians need to haul material to the site. By knowing what additional fees you could have to pay, you can set money aside in the budget to cover those costs.

If your asphalt road or parking lot has fallen into disrepair, contact the paving contractors at PaveCo in Kalispell, MT, for help. In business since 2000, the professionals are known throughout Flathead County for making high-quality asphalt that can withstand Montana’s harsh weather conditions. They also provide commercial paving services to ensure the mixture is applied correctly. Read customer reviews online and call (406) 752-0051 to place a product order.