Verify that the contractor holds a valid Tennessee Contractor License. BEWARE some contractors even advertise that they are licensed but are not.

Local Mid-South Industry Advice- The current 2002 Memphis Area Yellow Pages has 32 paving company listings. Only 13 of  these listings actually hold a valid Tennessee Contractors License. *Source- 2002 Memphis Area Yellow Pages and the Tennessee Contractor Board for Licensing Contractors.

Tennessee Contractor Board for Licensing Contractors website address is  http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/roster.htm ( *Access the Licensee Search Program and search for the company name under the license category "Contractors." ) or call 1-800-544-7693.

Obtain a certificate of insurance.

Ask for at least three references.

 

For asphalt sealcoating projects, obtain a list of qualified contractors from the local sealcoating manufacturer.  In Memphis, TN the local  sealcoating material manufacturer is Gem Seal, Inc. ( *Contact us for a phone number and name of the local plant manager or feel free to use the 2001 Memphis Area Yellow Pages. )