What Skills Are Required for an Orange County Paving Contractor?

When it comes to commercial paving, nothing has a greater impact on your long-term satisfaction than the skills of the contractor you hire. Quality residential paving is complex enough, but commercial projects are usually many times more complicated. Commercial paving contractors need observational, planning and scheduling, technical, and communication skills.

Why Does a Commercial Paving Contractor Need Observational Skills?

There are numerous factors that can impact the integrity of commercial paving. Whether they are making a simple parking lot repair, overseeing the construction of a new pavement, or preparing to install an asphalt overlay, contractors need to identify potential issues that must be addressed. For example, if the existing pavement failed prematurely, the contractor will want to understand why so that the problem will not occur again. The contractor will need to observe the surrounding terrain, evaluate the soil underlying the pavement, look for uneven pavement wear, and observe many other details about the site and any existing pavement.

What Type of Planning and Scheduling Skills Should a Commercial Asphalt Company Have?

Virtually all asphalt paving services require more planning and scheduling than the average customer realizes. Contractors must determine the personnel and equipment that the project requires, then they must prepare a plan that ensures that the personnel, equipment, and supplies are available at the time for which each job is scheduled. Every phase of the project must be identified and scheduled; for example, prior to installing an asphalt overlay, a parking lot repair may be needed to correct a drainage problem, patch a pothole, or replace an area of alligatored asphalt. Asphalt deliveries must be scheduled correctly to avoid issues posed by excessive cooling or work delays caused by a lack of asphalt. A plan to control pedestrian and vehicle traffic in and around the work area will need to be developed.

What Technical Skills Should a Paving Company Have When Performing Commercial Projects?

An asphalt company must be able to recognize potential challenges presented by different soil types, and the contractor must know whether a change to the base design or a soil amendment is required. Contractors must know which piece of equipment to use for different asphalt paving services, including the best type of rollers to use for compacting the hot asphalt. They must know how to calculate the total depth of asphalt needed for the specific pavement as well as the depth of each asphalt course. A paving company representative must also be able to determine the proper grade and slope that the pavement should have to ensure adequate drainage. These are just a few of the technical skills that your asphalt paving contractor should possess.

Why Is It Important for Commercial Paving Contractors to Have Good Communication Skills?

Contractors and clients typically have multiple interactions. From the time you call an asphalt paving company to provide you with an estimate until you and the contractor conduct the final inspection, you and your contractor will likely exchange several emails and phone calls. You want a contractor who will respond to your messages within a reasonable time, provide clear answers to your questions, and work with you to minimize disruptions. If the contractor needs to modify the schedule for your work, you should be informed immediately, especially if the modification will require you to notify your tenants, employees, or residents of the change.

For Superior Concrete and Asphalt Installation, Repair, and Maintenance, Contact Peterson Grading & Paving

Peterson Grading & Paving offers an extensive range of pavement-related services, including asphalt overlay installations, concrete installation and repair, asphalt paving, bollard installation, parking lot repair, asphalt milling, ADA compliance, asphalt sealcoating, parking lot striping, line removal, parking lot signage, shot blasting, warehouse striping, and marking removal. We serve religious institutions, HOAs, schools, hotels, property management firms, retailers, facility managers, and condominium boards. We are known for the exceptional quality of our work and our customer service. If you would like for us to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote, fill out the online request form, call 949-402-6979, or email Ryan@GradePave.com.