Driveway Contractor

Driveway contractor - While many driveways are commonly made from asphalt, limestone and tar, there are numerous ways to create a driveway using a wide variety of alternative materials. Because installing a driveway takes lots of tools, plenty of labor and heavy equipment; it’s not a project recommended for the average do-it-yourselfer. That\'s why when it comes to your driveway, it’s important to hire a professional driveway contractor for the job.

Before asking any driveway contractor to place a bid for your driveway project, it is a good idea to check their licenses and insurance paperwork against state, regional or local databases to confirm that they are legit. This can easily be done by placing a phone call to your local building department. Your local building department can also let you know exactly what bonds are required (if any), what permits will need to be pulled and the inspection process that takes place during the different phases of construction.

But besides having the required licensing, insurance and other government necessities, any good driveway contractor should have plenty of references for you to email, call or visit. Many driveway contractors will also have a portfolio of their past work to showcase their many talents and projects.  Before you let any driveway contractor bid on your job, it’s in your best interests to contact 3-5 of the provided references by email, phone or personal visit to ensure that your potential driveway contractor did a good job on their projects.

Once you’ve chosen a few driveway contractors to bid on your job, it’s a good idea to have a rough sketch of the way you want your driveway installed on your property. Using a garden hose or string lines, layout the general shape of your driveway on your property. Now drive your car through it and maneuver like you would on the finished driveway. Now is the time to make corrections to make certain your driveway is exactly as you planned. Remember, while it might look good on paper, it might not be good in practice. Once you’ve confirmed your driveways actual dimensions, you and your new driveway contractor can work out the best plan for your new driveway.