You may have already experienced it; a paving contractor confronts you about a job they’re doing down the street and that they have leftover asphalt. Your parking lot is in bad shape and who doesn’t like to save a ton of money? Beware of this tactic- unmarked vehicles, out-of-town license plates and pushy selling can lead you down the path of a costly scam.
They are known as gypsies in the industry. They park their vehicles and walk door-to-door looking for work. Most people regret ever paying a gypsy as they tend to provide sloppy and/or unfinished work. It’s unfortunately a common issue as these people can easily run out of town with no trace of their information. Remember-the internet is your friend and it’s highly recommended to search for a contractor’s credentials and reviews before doing any type of business with them.
Some reputable asphalt companies show desperation as well, especially in the beginning of each fiscal year. It’s important to confirm and verify reasons why you’d reward work to the lowest bidder. We’ve all heard the saying, ‘you get what you paid for’, but it’s still hard to pass up a cheaper option. In the asphalt and concrete industry, material and labor generally cost the same for all competitors in close proximity, therefore, a cheaper, non-competitive estimate will almost always lead to “cutting corners” on your project. Typically, the quality is what suffers.
Here at Advanced Paving, we pride ourselves in customer satisfaction and getting the job done right. We have 28 years of constructing parking lots and business relationships. Reach out today for the top quality and experience in asphalt and/or concrete in Northeast Ohio!
Advanced Asphalt Paving
216-398-8446
Sales@advancedasphaltpaving.com
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