FEATURE
THE WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY
A key to winning more asphalt paving business
T he Roman poet Ovid once said “ Make the workmanship surpass the materials .” That was back in 43 BC , but that truism can easily apply to 2023 . One has to wonder how quality was verified back then . Did the roadbuilder , for instance , stand behind the quality of the roads where oxen-pulled wagons tread ? Did they offer the equivalent of a warranty on their results ? A quality asphalt paving contractor may feel that it ’ s understood that they will stand behind the quality of workmanship they provide , but may not explicitly say it out loud or have it in writing .
By Jeff Winke
Yet , a workmanship warranty provides customers with the protection against workmanship or installation errors . This type of warranty generally covers about one year following the completion of the work . “ You should provide a one-year workmanship warranty on your asphalt pavement installs and materials ,’ stated Brian Hall , territory manager with LeeBoy , Lincolnton , North Carolina . ‘ Typically , you would also provide a one-year warranty from the equipment manufacturer as well . Building a relationship with your asphalt equipment supplier is critical because of this particular reason . Include this warranty item on your quotes to the
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