I want a new driveway…
Congratulations! You’ve decided that you want to install a new driveway, but before you buy, it’s smart to comparison shop by contacting at least three (3) contractors.
Aside from pricing, first do your research on the contractor’s you contact. Why consider hiring a contractor who doesn’t measure up in these basic categories; full liability and worker’s compensation insurance? The contractor should be able to provide you with proof of coverage if asked. Additionally, ask for a list of recent jobs similar to your project as a point of reference on the contractor’s performance and ask how the long the contractor has been in business. Will they be performing the work in-house or will they farm-out the job to sub-contractors?
To make valid comparisons, solicit bids that have common denominators. Bids that don’t include the scope of work including job preparation and material details are pointless.
