When selecting a paving contractor to complete an asphalt paving project, it’s important to do your research. You should ask several questions to review your options and determine the right fit for your needs. Here, the team at American Asphalt shares questions to ask when considering different paving contractors.

1. How Experienced Is the Paving Contractor?

The American Asphalt team uses our decades of industry knowledge to fully meet a project’s needs. Since our founding in 1903, we have strived to provide our customers with quality work and service.

2. What Area Projects Has the Paving Contractor Done?

You’ll want to research other projects the company has worked on, so you can see how well they complete different types of tasks. By reading client reviews and testimonials, you can learn how the experience of working with the contractor goes.

Throughout our history, American Asphalt has worked on projects in various settings throughout New Jersey, including:

• Cherry Quay in Brick Township, NJ
• Mill To Grade in Point Pleasant, NJ
• Salem Medical Center in Salem, NJ
• Whiting Fire House in Whiting, NJ

Other commercial sites we’ve served include car dealerships, churches, retail stores, schools, and shopping centers.

3. Is the Paving Contractor Licensed?

Working with a licensed company can comfort a client that a crew understands proper installation methods and techniques. An industry organization publicly signals that a contractor can complete projects correctly by awarding a credential. American Asphalt has proudly received several recognitions for our service. The quality work our employees do is reflected in our affiliations and certifications from organizations such as:

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
• Businesses Committed to South Jersey (BCSJ)
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
• National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)
• New Jersey Asphalt Pavement Association (NJAPA)
• New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)

4. Is the Paving Contractor Insured?

Even when overseen by experienced professionals, issues can still occur during a project. By hiring an insured paving contractor, customers receive coverage for any problem that may arise. A paving company typically offers workers’ compensation to protect employees if someone sustains an injury. By adhering to comprehensive safety standards, crews can be mindful of specific issues that may come up and do their best to avoid them as they complete their job. American Asphalt helps lower liability concerns with fully insured trucks, equipment, and operations so team members can work on a project safely.

Even when overseen by experienced professionals, issues can still occur during a project. By hiring an insured paving contractor, customers receive coverage for any problem that may arise. A paving company typically offers workers’ compensation to protect employees if someone sustains an injury. By adhering to comprehensive safety standards, crews can be mindful of specific issues that may come up and do their best to avoid them as they complete their job. American Asphalt helps lower liability concerns with fully insured trucks, equipment, and operations so team members can work on a project safely.

5. What Material Does the Paving Contractor Use?

Customers need to know if the materials contractors handle during a project can adequately fulfill their needs. Skilled companies ensure quality products are brought to a job site and are effectively implemented.

The American Asphalt team uses premium-grade materials to help ensure surface durability and longevity. Our paving substance is made with a combination of stone, sand, dust, and liquid asphalt. Our hot mix manufacturing plant in West Collingswood Heights, New Jersey, includes three 200-ton silos, which can handle large commercial projects. We can manage our quantities by producing asphalt so customers can trust our estimates, and our manufacturing process allows for shorter wait times.

6. Does the Paving Contractor Perform Follow-Up Maintenance?

A company that installs an asphalt surface has a record of its existence and a better understanding of how it’s supposed to function. When issues come up, they’ll know the proper method to treat a problem. At American Asphalt, we understand that our work isn’t over after we install a surface. Paving maintenance services we provide include:

• Asphalt milling
• Asphalt patching
• Asphalt resurfacing
• Crack sealing
• Full-depth paving
• Sealcoating

7. Does the Paving Contractor Provide a Warranty?

While researching organizations, it’s wise to ask companies about warranties, which can offer another form of financial protection that focuses on concerns with project materials or a crew’s workmanship. Contractors are responsible for any necessary repairs or replacements. By offering a warranty, a company shows a commitment to professionalism.

Work With an Experienced Paving Contractor at American Asphalt

When seeking a paving contractor, look no further than American Asphalt. Our team has a reputation among customers in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania for producing quality work and managing big jobs well. We constantly improve our services and customer experiences by incorporating the latest technologies and practices. Contact us today to learn more about our asphalt paving services.