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As a property manager, you\u2019re inevitably going to run into a variety of asphalt paving<\/a> needs over the journey.<\/p>\n Maybe potholes are beginning to form in your asphalt. Perhaps small cracks are quickly expanding into much larger cracks. It\u2019s possible that your parking lot has faded to the point where you need brand new line striping.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re working on a tight budget, every dollar counts. Fortunately, there are various opportunities to save money on paving, maintenance, and repairs.<\/p>\n Here are six important budget-saving tips to keep in mind!<\/p>\n On paper, a brand-new asphalt surface or addition might look like a daunting expense. With other important projects looming, you may be tempted to put it off or seek a cheap alternative.<\/p>\n However, when installed and regularly maintained by a professional asphalt paving contractor, new asphalt can be expected to last for a minimum of 10 \u2013 15 years\u2014and up to 20 years. So, while you may be paying a large sum of money upfront to install new asphalt, it\u2019s an expense that you only need to worry about once every decade or two.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to look at your recently paved asphalt surface and assume that it won\u2019t need to be touched for the next few years. However, the best way to extend the life of your asphalt and avoid unnecessary repair costs is to perform preventative maintenance.<\/p>\n Practices such as sealcoating and crack filling will protect your asphalt against the elements and make sure your asphalt is strong enough to withstand inclement weather, as well as the natural wear and tear from traffic.<\/p>\n Just as doctors advise you to prioritize your health today because ailments compound when neglected, professional asphalt contractors will advise that you perform routine maintenance on your asphalt surface.<\/p>\n Waiting for large repairs to surface before taking action is an expensive way to manage your asphalt. Addressing the vulnerabilities in your asphalt on a regular basis will save you money in the long run.<\/p>\n The longer it takes to pave, maintain, or repair asphalt, the more money you\u2019re generally going to lose. Not to mention, indecision and downtime can result in unhappy tenants or financial losses for businesses.<\/p>\n So, when it comes time to work on your asphalt, be decisive and make sure you have a contractor who will work quickly and efficiently. If your contractor can also work outside normal business hours, this may result in less downtime for your business tenants.<\/p>\n Whenever your asphalt paving contractor performs maintenance and repairs, be sure to note the date and the scope of work that was performed.<\/p>\n Knowing exactly when your asphalt was last serviced and keeping an eye on potential maintenance needs down the road will help you better anticipate those costs and budget for them.<\/p>\n You can spend all day researching a host of different asphalt paving contractors or fretting over various maintenance and repair needs.<\/p>\n This sort of attention to detail can be healthy to an extent; but be sure not to waste too much time. Hiring a contractor you can trust will allow you to spend less time worrying about your asphalt and allow you to leave your asphalt issues in more capable hands.<\/p>\n Struggling to take care of your asphalt surface at a rate you can afford? The team here at Danny\u2019s Asphalt Paving<\/a> can help. Get in touch with us<\/a> today to find out how you can make asphalt maintenance and repairs work within your budget!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019re not made of money, asphalt paving and maintenance can be costly. As a property manager, you\u2019re inevitably going to run into a variety of asphalt paving needs over the journey. Maybe potholes are beginning to form in your asphalt. Perhaps small cracks are quickly expanding into much larger cracks. It\u2019s possible that your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":271962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" \u00a0<\/p> It\u2019s often said that preparation is the key to success, and that is certainly true of asphalt paving. Hiring a contractor to perform the work is part of that preparation, so you\u2019ll want to be confident in your contractor\u2019s abilities, services, and values before making a decision.<\/p> Here are five questions you should ask your asphalt paving contractor before hiring them.<\/p> This is one of the first questions you should ask any asphalt contractor, as many contractors intentionally focus on one or two areas rather than an entire state or region.<\/p> Finding out that your preferred contractor doesn\u2019t service your area after you\u2019ve already researched their business and approved their references can be disheartening. Make sure they can service your area before you spend too much time vetting their business!<\/p> This will give you an indication of not only the contractor\u2019s experience has but also the breadth of projects the contractor has completed.<\/p> Ideally, you want to entrust your project to someone who has worked on similar projects in the past, and someone who is familiar with the challenges that your project might present.<\/p> It\u2019s important to understand how your contractor plans to complete the work and the approach they will take with your specific project.<\/p> Making sure the contractor is able to align with your business\u2019s values, work within your limitations, and give your project the attention it requires is an important next step to determining whether or not they might be a good fit.<\/p> In many cases, businesses are in need of more than only asphalt paving services. If you need concrete other types of services, bundling them with your asphalt could potentially save you both time and money on your project. Not to mention, it will allow you to work with a single contractor as opposed to multiple contractors \u2014 making coordination much easier in the long run.<\/p> At the very least, knowing what services the contractor offers could still come in handy down the road, when you need those services in a hurry or require the familiarity of a contractor you\u2019ve worked with previously.<\/p> While this is an essential question to ask, it\u2019s one that you should leave until you are confident that the asphalt contractor could be a good fit for your project.<\/p> Checking references can be a time-consuming task. Doing so before you know that the contractor can provide the right services, meet your schedule, and work within your budget will result in wasted time on your end.<\/p> Is your business in need of a top-notch paving contractor?<\/strong><\/p> Get in touch with the team here at Danny\u2019s Asphalt Paving today. We\u2019d be more than happy to answer any questions you might have and provide you with a free quote for your next project!<\/strong><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-272396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272396"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":272896,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272396\/revisions\/272896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/271962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}1. Consider the lifespan of asphalt<\/h2>\n
2. Invest in preventative maintenance<\/h2>\n
3. Invest in routine maintenance<\/h2>\n
4. Get the work completed quickly<\/h2>\n
5. Keep track of all maintenance and repairs<\/h2>\n
6. Your time is costly, too\u2014don\u2019t waste it<\/h2>\n
5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Asphalt Paving Contractor<\/h1>
If you want a high-quality asphalt surface, you need to hire the right contractor for the job.<\/h2>
1. What areas do you service?<\/h2>
2. How long have you been in business?<\/h2>
3. What is your process for performing the work?<\/h2>
4. Do you offer services other than asphalt paving?<\/h2>
5. Do you have references I can check?<\/h2>