Why bring in a consultant
Most owners get three paving proposals that cannot be compared: different square footage, different thickness, different assumptions about the base.
The low number often leaves work out, and the gaps come back later as change orders. So we start by defining the scope ourselves. We measure the property and build our own bid, with square footage, materials, equipment, labor and hauling, so there is a real number to hold proposals against. Then contractors price the same work, and you can see who is offering value.
In practice. On one commercial project the owner had a quote of $94,000. After the scope was reviewed and re-bid, the same paving system was accepted at $83,500, about 11 percent less.
What we can take on
Pavement consulting
An honest read on what your pavement needs and what it should cost.
- Site assessment
- We evaluate the condition of your pavement and tell you what it needs now and what can wait.
- Project planning
- Scope, quantities and a realistic budget before you ask anyone for a bid.
- Quality control inspections
- On-site checks that compaction, thickness and materials match the spec.
- Maintenance planning
- Annual or multi-year pavement schedules for HOAs, property managers and homeowners.
Bid comparison and contractor selection
Bids for the same lot often come back far apart because they are not pricing the same work. We put them on equal footing.
- Bid review
- We go through each quote's scope, line items and methods to find overpriced or missing work.
- Vendor vetting
- We keep a list of trusted asphalt, seal coat and striping companies on Oahu.
- Negotiation
- With a defined scope in hand, we work to get you the best price for it.
Project management and oversight
Someone on your side of the table who knows what good paving looks like.
- Job oversight
- We coordinate schedules, inspect progress, confirm the spec is met and sign off before you release payment.
- Owner's rep
- One point of contact between you and the trades on site.
Preventative maintenance program
Small, regular work that keeps you from repaving early.
- Routine inspections
- Yearly recommendations for crack sealing, seal coating and repairs.
- Annual checkups
- A clear call on whether the asphalt needs sealing, or has reached the point of removal and repaving.
HOA paving consulting
Board members are volunteers, not paving estimators. We give the board what it needs to make a decision and defend it.
- Site assessment
- We measure the property, plan the project and help the association get quotes.
- Board presentation
- A clear presentation of problem areas, options and next steps.
- Project management
- Oversight from the first day of work to the final walk-through.
- Long-term protection
- A plan for annual seal coating, crack filling and cleaning.
Property management support
A paving contact who picks up the phone, for managers with a portfolio to look after.
- Trusted contractors
- Work goes to vetted local contractors.
- Quick turnaround
- Existing relationships mean numbers in hours or a day, not weeks.
- Competitive pricing
- Multiple quotes gathered and laid side by side so owners can compare.
Start with a site assessment
Tell us about the property and what the board or owner is trying to decide. We will walk the site, measure it and come back with a condition summary, options and budget numbers you can act on.
- HOA and townhome associations
- Property management firms
- Retail centers and commercial lots
- Churches, schools and campuses
Need the work done too? Our crew handles paving, repair and maintenance directly.