Finding a Quality Paving Contractor in 5 Steps
It can be very difficult to find a good paving contractor in Orange County. With the advent of the internet it is easier than ever to look like legitimate company and not be one. The sad truth is that there are many who have no problems stealing your hard earned dollars however, this guide may help you avoid making that mistake. With a little advice and due diligence I think you’ll agree it’s easy to find quality paving contractors.
Step #1 Verify they have a paving contractor’s license:
This is by far the easiest step to do. Simply go to the California state license board (or whatever state you’re in). California state license board is located at www.cslb.gov.
- Once there simply plug in the license number, company name or business owners name to verify the company. Use ours if you want to give it a try. 940698
- Look to see that the license is active and in good standing.
- Lastly open the license and verify license number, trade, insurances, workers compensation and all other things are current.
Step #2 Get two or more paving contractor references:
Call the company and ask them to send you at least 2 references of paving work they have done in the last thirty days. Most paving contractors should have no problem providing this service to you. Make sure to get at least the company name, a phone number and a contact to ask for.
Step #3 Find out how long they have been in business:
If they are a newer contractor make sure that you ask them about their experience level. By example at Empire Parking Lot Services we are a newer paving company, however we have many years experience in the industry. If they are an older company asks them what type of paving they specialize in. Do they specialize in new construction? Or do they specialize in patch and repair? Are they a road paving contractor, do they specialize in concrete only? You get the idea I’m sure.
Step #4 Get at least three bids that are apples to apples:
This really is a great habit to get into when getting jobs. First thing you will want to do is call one company and ask them for a bid for whatever paving contract you need. Then take their work description and call two other companies with it. Sometimes one company may not understand another companies description. When this happens just go with the bid of the contractor that gives you the most piece of mind. Use his information and have the bidders all bid his work descriptions. It is very important to not shop numbers. This is a terrible habit that will result in getting you a terrible job done. When numbers are shopped the only one that will lose is going to be you. Trust us on this one. Remember the point of this is to get three apples to apples bids not grind down contractors.
Step #5 Ask industry friends & co workers for their recommendations:
One of the best ways to find good people is to ask people you know and trust about who they use. This isn’t a guarantee that the paving contractor will be a good one, however, it greatly improves your chances of avoiding the bonehead contractors out there that are nightmare waiting to happen.
About Empire Parking Lot Services
When it comes to hiring a quality paving contractor in Orange County California, nobody beats Empire Parking Lot Services. For years now we have been installing asphalt and concrete throughout the Southern California area. Whether your project is located in Orange County, Los Angeles, or any other county in the So Cal area we have you covered. We are Southern California’s easiest paving contractor to deal with. We offer a multitude of paving maintenance services, for example asphalt patching, seal coating, parking lot striping, concrete repair plus many others.. Just let one of our estimators know what you need and we will get you a fast and free estimate for your project. Call us toll free at 877-760-2757 or check us out online at www.empirepls.com
