Minneapolis St. Paul Driveway Contractor Checklist
One of the most difficult things for homeowners is finding a contractor they can trust. So many homeowners have been burned by contractors and service providers who continue to over-promise and under deliver.
The driveway paving industry is no exception. How do you protect yourself from hiring the wrong contractor? This 10-point checklist will help you quickly and easily evaluate any paving contractor. This checklist is actually made up of the 10 most important questions you should ask any contractor.
Print Out a Separate Checklist for Every Contractor You Talk With
1. Are you registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State?
Is the registration current – Click Here to look up the business name.
2. Do you have liability and workman’s compensation insurance?
Do they have at least $2,000,000 in liability coverage?
3. Do you have a superior rating with the Better Business Bureau?
Click here to see Richfield Blacktop’s rating with BBB.
4. Is the company licensed in your city?
Not all cities require a license, but if your city does, make sure the company you choose is properly licensed.
5. Does the company obtain all of the necessary permits?
A permit is required with many cities to ensure the driveway plans are compatible with all of the city requirements. If a permit is not obtained and work is done that is non-compliant, the work may need to be re-done at the homeowners expense.
6. Will the company have the underground utilities marked before digging?
These should include, phone, cable, electric and gas.
7. Do you have a list of driveways you’ve built close to where I live?
Contact us for driveways that we built in your area.
8. Do you have a top rating with Angie’s List or a comparable consumer advocacy group?
We have been the recipient of Angie’s List Super Service Award since 2007.
9. Will you spend the necessary time to build the sub-base to at least
4 inches thick using recycled con-bit, or limestone class 5?
At Richfield Blacktop, it is our standard.
10. Will there be additional costs not on the invoice?
You should require your contractor to disclose and get approval for any changes or additional costs before the work is performed, eliminating any hidden costs.