CONSUMER TIPS

Avoid dealing with "gypsies", or companies with no set location, but rather travel from state to state soliciting business on the spot. There is often no way of a consumer knowing the quality of the product being applied, nor the expertise with which it is applied. If you are approached by someone offering their services, and they have out of state license plates, be cautious. They will be impossible to reach by the time you notice the lack of quality. Nu-Look has been located in Northern Rhode Island since 1987, and we are always pleased to provide you with references.

State law requires that many jobs include a signed contract prior to beginning work. Your estimate should include details such as square footage to be paved, or have specific dimensions. Never agree to hire someone who charges sealant by the gallon, or asphalt by the ton. You will not be able to confirm the accuracy of the application. Good contractors, like Nu-Look, will always give a firm bid with a total price.

If you are approached by someone claiming to have either asphalt or sealcoat leftover from a previous job, stay away. Reputable contractors carefully calculate such expensive materials, and never have enough product to do another entire job. They may offer you a great deal, but you can expect to get what you pay for. There is usually no need to quickly dispose of excessive liquid sealcoat, as it will always be usable the next day. If a contractor truly is looking to quickly use hot asphalt, they probably don't have enough time to lay it properly due to cooling, and the result will be a driveway sure to fail. Never be pressured into agreeing to have work done immediately.

We enjoy educating the public about the benefits of sealcoating, and we want you to have the best possible understanding of the asphalt paving process. If the person you are speaking to seems unsure, or tends to avoid directly answering your questions, walk away. Or, simply call Nu-Look at (401) 232-0795. We'll be glad to help your decision making process.