When To Start Planning Your Driveway Replacement in 2022
If you’ve been thinking about replacing your driveway due to cracks, appearance and functionality, then the next step is to start planning. But when is the best time to schedule an appointment? The short answer is: as early as January. There are a handful of reasons why planning a driveway replacement early in the year is the best time to do it.
Making Time for Driveway Consultations
Part of the process to replace a driveway involves a consultation. Depending on the asphalt company, a member will come evaluate the current condition of your driveway, the property itself and share possible options with their customer. Because the evaluation and estimates take some time, beginning the driveway replacement process early helps get to the end result sooner.
Typically, asphalt companies work minimal hours during the winter season. However, Blacktop Concepts is one of very few asphalt companies around that continue to provide inspections and estimates throughout winter! Schedule a FREE estimate today.
Asphalt Companies Quickly Book Up
Groundhog’s Day tells us midwesterners whether or not we’ll have an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter. As soon as spring is on the horizon, asphalt companies begin booking up. By the end of March, most companies are booked out anywhere from 6-8 weeks. When you start planning your driveway replacement at the very beginning of the year, you have more flexibility on when you’d like your driveway repairs to begin and/or be completed. Even if the groundhog sees its shadow!
COVID-19 and Replacing Your Driveway
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, no one really knew what was going to happen. Due to the increase in employers offering work-from-home options, more and more communities have been spending more time at home. As a result, they’ve had more time to dedicate to home renovation projects—such as replacing their driveway.
As we stay optimistic for life to return to normal pre-COVID, asphalt companies are expecting to remain busy throughout spring into mid-summer. When you begin the process of planning your driveway replacement early, you’ll beat the rush.
For more information on how Blacktop Concepts is safely providing driveway services during COVID-19, feel free to give our office a call.
Choosing The Best Asphalt Driveway Replacement Company
When it comes to replacing your driveway, it’s important to choose the professionals that have:
- Years of experience installing asphalt driveways
- Knowledge of techniques that are specific to asphalt paving
- Access to high-quality asphalt
- Tools and equipment that are specific to the job
- Reviews and other proof that they provide quality work
Though private contractors may be able to save you money in the short term, inexperience will result in consequences that will become evident over time. If you’re concerned about the longevity and quality of your driveway, consider spending a little extra money on an asphalt company that has the knowledge and experience to get the job done right.
Cutting corners to save time and resources will likely result in a driveway that needs repairing years before schedule. Carelessness during any step in the process can result in a driveway that will fail prematurely.
Remember—you’re paying for a service, so don’t be afraid to ask about the process. The company worth trusting the job with will provide you with all of the answers you need.
Begin the Driveway Repair or Replacement Process
To get the driveway replacement process started, contact us today! Serving the Twin Cities East Metro area and Western Wisconsin for more than 40 years, we can provide the right answers to all of your questions and schedule your driveway project.
