Common Paving Errors and How to Avoid Them

Common Paving Errors and How to Avoid Them

Are you planning on repaving your driveway/walkway? Or maybe you are paving a brand new driveway for your new home. There are many common paving errors that take place over the course of the paving process that can be easily avoided. Check out some of these common mistakes and discover how you can prevent them from happening.

Lack of Planning

Planning out your paving, whether the project is big or small, is essential in getting the results you want. Poor planning has led to many mistakes, wasting your time and money. If you’re building a new home, your time is already being consumed by planning. Don’t write off planning your paving projects and end up spending more time and money than you planned.

Sacrificing Quality for Cost

With the recession not far behind us, it might seem tempting to cut costs wherever you can and certain things you can! When building a new home, there are a few things you shouldn’t shortcut. Take a minute to check out some areas you can save money without sacrificing quality!

Cutting Corners:

Curtains, bedding, & décor…
Easily replaceable and inexpensive household items are the perfect corner cutters. Decorating your home shouldn’t cost a fortune. If you spend a little time finding deals for home décor, you could allocate more money to the more permanent, important, and unavoidably expensive factors such as HVAC systems, flooring, and paving. Check out HGTV’s Top 15 Budget Decorating Secrets for more help. Now to what you shouldn’t cut corners on…

HVAC Systems, Flooring, & Paving…
Larger home projects that are more permanent and naturally more expensive should never cut corners. Projects such as Heating and Air Conditioning systems, Flooring, and Paving are going to be more expensive, but you want to make sure you get them done the right way. Consult a few local contractors to see what the cost will be and what the project with entail. With these things, doing your homework is essential. Get a contractor you can trust with the permits and licenses they need to get the job done correctly.

Choosing the Wrong Paving Material

There are many different materials you can choose when paving your driveway, walkways, or patio. There of course are advantages and disadvantages to each material. Materials come in all types: asphalt, concrete, gravel, tar & chip, and pavers! Choosing the material that’s right for you is essential. Choosing the cheap one just to save money may be a bad choice in the long run…

Hiring the Wrong Contractor

Don’t get caught in the situation where you chose the cheapest contractor and they aren’t living up to expectations. With AC Paving, you know you’re getting quality work. Check out a testimonial from one of our clients…