Different Construction Quality Levels

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

Summary: Quality construction seems to be, in some cases, what the customer is willing to accept. Not all contractors do quality work. Some are not as skillful as others. And some building materials will not withstand poor workmanship. New home construction customers should work hard to find a contractor that will perform quality work.

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Bill
28 Aug 2008, 17:17

I am a homeowner who now needs an old worn out asphalt driveway to be replaced. I have had several paving contractors come here and provide me with quotes which are widely different.
The highest $8000 to a low of $4500.
Each person said, gravel base topped with 2 1/2" of asphalt. The person with the highest quote mentioned " you get what you pay for". My question is is there a difference in asphalt quality or is he just making a higher profit and how do I tell the difference in quality materials.
Thanks
Bill

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