{"id":4319,"date":"2019-07-12T12:44:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T16:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=4319"},"modified":"2019-07-12T12:44:31","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T16:44:31","slug":"keeping-up-your-curb-appeal-how-to-find-the-best-driveway-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/keeping-up-your-curb-appeal-how-to-find-the-best-driveway-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Up Your Curb Appeal: How to Find the Best Driveway Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A driveway is more than a link to your home\u2019s entrance or garage. It\u2019s one of the first things people notice, which means a driveway defines your home\u2019s character<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re building a new home and you need a driveway built or your existing driveway is in a terrible state, you\u2019re going to need a driveway company. But with some many companies around, how do you find the best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019re sharing a couple of tips for finding a driveway company that will not only do a quality job, but also leave you deeply satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Draw a List of About 5 Contractors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to finding the right driveway company is to create a list without about 5 different companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably asking, \u201cBut how do I find these companies?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good question! If you randomly collect the names of various companies in your area, there\u2019s a chance none of them might be worth your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by getting recommendations from the people in your circles. If you have a neighbor who has a nice driveway, ask them about the contractor who did the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your offline search doesn\u2019t yield any or enough results, go online and search \u201cbest driveway companies near me.\u201d Your search engine will pull up a page comprising the top-rated local driveway companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read User Reviews <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to start eliminating companies from your list \u2013 one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this, find each company\u2019s user reviews. What are past clients saying about the quality and reliability of services on platforms such as Yelp and Better Business Bureau? If a company has a habit of doing a shoddy job, there\u2019s no doubt frustrated clients will go online and air their views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if a company on your list has a collection of low ratings and negative reviews, purge it \u2013 even if it\u2019s the one you got from the neighbor with a nice driveway. One quality job doesn\u2019t necessarily mean the contractor nails it each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to checking reviews, be sure to keep an eye on how the company responds to negative comments. A reliable company should offer a positive response that puts the client\u2019s needs first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask About Driveway Installation Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After narrowing down your options to 2-3, it\u2019s time to make contact and talk to the people behind the companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most companies offer a free initial consultation. Use this opportunity to ask about their driveway installation process. How do they source the material they use? If you\u2019re looking for asphalt contractors<\/a>, for instance, they should tell you where they get the asphalt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, ask whether the contractors do all the work themselves or they subcontract some aspects of the project? Do they offer a service guarantee on their work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While at it, ask for a quote and determine whether it\u2019s within your budget. Be wary of companies that give quotes without asking to visit your home and do an assessment before giving a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak to Previous Clients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any contractor who\u2019s confident in their services should freely refer you to some of their past clients. Don\u2019t shy away from making contact with those clients and asking about their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hire the Best Driveway Company<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Installing or repairing a driveway is a costly undertaking. It\u2019s crucial to find a driveway company that\u2019s worth the money. Lucky for you, this guide has fleshed out the information you need to find the best contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our blog for more home tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A driveway is more than a link to your home\u2019s entrance or garage. It\u2019s one of the first things people notice, which means a driveway defines your home\u2019s character. If you\u2019re building a new home and you need a driveway built or your existing driveway is in a terrible state, you\u2019re going to need a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4319"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4319"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4321,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4319\/revisions\/4321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}