Question 1

How long does asphalt last?

Accepted Answer

A well-built commercial lot in Middle Georgia is designed for long-term performance with a proper base, correct mix, and 2–3 year sealcoat cycles. Homeowner driveways typically last long-term performance under the same care.

Question 2

What thickness of asphalt do I need?

Accepted Answer

2" surface over 6" of compacted base is standard for a car parking lot. Heavy truck traffic requires 3"+ over 8" of base with binder course between.

Question 3

Do you overlay or replace?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the base. If the sub-grade is sound, an overlay is cost-effective. If the base is failing, an overlay just re-cracks in a year — we'll say so on the estimate.

Question 4

What mix designs do you use?

Accepted Answer

Superpave — 19mm for base, 12.5mm for binder, 9.5mm for surface. Supplied by CW Matthews for full traceability.

Question 5

How often should I sealcoat?

Accepted Answer

Every 2–3 years for Middle Georgia commercial lots. UV, heat, and thermal cycles here degrade unsealed asphalt fast.

Question 6

What sealer do you use?

Accepted Answer

GemSeal PolyTar® applied with a heated, agitated, pump-fed truck-mounted rig — same equipment class as airport work.

Question 7

When can I sealcoat new asphalt?

Accepted Answer

Wait 90–120 days for the mat to cure and off-gas. Sealing early traps light oils and shortens sealer life.

Question 8

How long before we can drive on sealer?

Accepted Answer

24 hours for passenger cars in dry, ≥50°F weather. 48 hours for trucks and heavy traffic.

Question 9

What paint do you use?

Accepted Answer

Sherwin-Williams SetFast® waterborne traffic paint — white for stalls, yellow for curbs and fire lanes, blue for ADA. Airless-sprayed at spec mil thickness.

Question 10

How long do stripes last?

Accepted Answer

24–36 months of good visibility on a typical commercial lot. Fire lanes and high-traffic entrances may need annual refresh.

Question 11

Do you handle ADA compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stall count, van-accessible ratio, signage, and access aisles are verified against ADA Standards on every restripe.

Question 12

How far in advance do I need to book?

Accepted Answer

4–8 weeks in spring and fall. Emergency repairs are handled within days when the calendar allows.

Question 13

Can you work overnights or weekends?

Accepted Answer

Yes — routine for churches, schools, and 24/7 industrial clients. Overnight and weekend work is confirmed at proposal, not billed as a surprise premium.

Question 14

What if I need to reschedule?

Accepted Answer

Give us 72 hours where possible. Weather reschedules are automatic on our side and always free.

Question 15

What weather do you need to pave?

Accepted Answer

Ambient temperature above 50°F, no rain during placement or first-day cure, and a dry sub-grade. Georgia's paving season is roughly March through November.

Question 16

Can you sealcoat in winter?

Accepted Answer

Only on ≥50°F days with 24 hours of dry weather ahead. In practice most Middle Georgia sealcoat work runs March through October.

Question 17

What happens if it rains during my job?

Accepted Answer

We monitor NOAA daily and reschedule proactively — typically 24–48 hours before. No cost for weather reschedules.

Question 18

How does billing work?

Accepted Answer

Standard commercial terms: signed proposal with a small mobilization deposit, balance due on completion. Larger projects billed in progress draws written into the contract.

Question 19

Do you accept credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and ACH. Convenience fees are disclosed on the invoice.

Question 20

Can you provide insurance documentation?

Accepted Answer

Insurance documentation is available on request for commercial projects.

Question 21

What project terms are documented?

Accepted Answer

Written proposals document scope, materials, exclusions, payment terms, and any workmanship review terms that apply to that project.

Question 22

What isn't covered under a signed proposal?

Accepted Answer

Items outside the written scope, natural pavement settling, oil damage from vehicles, utility-cut damage from third parties, and pre-existing sub-grade issues documented at proposal.

Question 23

How do I request a review after work is complete?

Accepted Answer

Call or email photos and job details. We review the concern, schedule an appropriate site visit when needed, and compare the issue against the written proposal terms.

Question 24

What's the recommended maintenance schedule?

Accepted Answer

See our Year 1 through Year 5 plan. Baseline: first sealcoat at 90–120 days, re-seal every 2–3 years, crack seal before each winter, restripe as visibility drops.

Question 25

Do you offer annual contracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fixed annual maintenance agreements are our recommendation for HOAs, industrial parks, and multi-tenant commercial owners.

Question 26

Can I do any of this myself?

Accepted Answer

Regular sweeping and small oil-spot cleanup — yes. Crack routing, sealcoat, and striping should be professional — the cost of doing it wrong is more than doing it right.

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