--- title: "FAQ | Project One Contracting Huntsville AL" description: "Answers about asphalt paving, concrete services, estimates, scheduling, sealcoating, and warranties from Project One Contracting in Huntsville, AL." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Project One Contracting", "url": "https://project1contracting.com", "logo": "https://project1contracting.com/favicon-96x96.png", "areaServed": "North Alabama", "description": "Asphalt paving, sealcoating, striping, and concrete contractor serving Huntsville and North Alabama." }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the estimate really free?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, completely. We'll do a site visit and send you an itemized quote with no obligation. The number we quote is the number you pay." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does an estimate take to receive?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most quotes go out within one business day of the site visit. Urgent jobs we can usually visit within 48 hours." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you charge for emergency repairs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We charge fairly for emergency work, but we'll always quote the job before starting. No surprises." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What payment methods do you accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We accept check, ACH, and major credit cards for residential work. Commercial jobs typically run on invoiced terms." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the difference between asphalt paving and resurfacing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Paving means laying new asphalt on a fresh sub-base. Resurfacing (mill-and-overlay) means grinding the top layer of existing asphalt and laying new on top. We'll recommend whichever fits your lot's condition." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does a parking lot project usually take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A typical commercial parking lot takes 3-7 days depending on size, weather, and curb work. We give you a detailed schedule with the estimate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you handle permits?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. We pull the right permits with the city or county for any job that needs them." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you work around my business hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. We do phased work, weekend pours, and after-hours paving so we can keep parts of the lot open during business hours." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How often should I sealcoat my parking lot?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most lots benefit from sealcoating every 2-3 years. We can build a maintenance schedule that fits your property type and budget." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When's the best time of year to seal asphalt?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Late spring through early fall in North Alabama. We need surface temps above 50°F and no rain for 24 hours after." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long do parking lot stripes last?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Standard latex paint stripes typically last 1-2 years. Higher-traffic lots may need annual restriping. We'll recommend the right paint for your use case." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does new concrete take to cure?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Concrete is walkable in 24 hours, drivable for cars in 7 days, and at full strength in 28 days. We'll give you a clear timeline before pour." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you do decorative concrete?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Stamped, exposed-aggregate, and decorative finishes. Send photos of what you have in mind and we can give you options." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer a warranty?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Every paving and concrete project comes with a written 1-year workmanship warranty. We back our work in writing." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if there's an issue after the job is done?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Call us. We come back, look at it, and fix what we need to fix. That's how we've stayed in business 20+ years." } } ] } ] --- [![Project One Contracting logo](/assets/logo-B77FXkYy.webp)](/) [Home](/) Services [Asphalt Paving](/services/asphalt-paving)[Asphalt Repair](/services/asphalt-repair)[Sealcoating](/services/sealcoating)[Parking Lot Striping](/services/parking-lot-striping)[Parking Lot Repair](/services/parking-lot-repair)[Parking Lot Sealcoating](/services/parking-lot-sealcoating)[Concrete](/services/concrete) [View All Services →](/services) Commercial [Commercial Paving](/commercial/commercial-paving)[Parking Lot Paving](/commercial/parking-lot-paving)[Parking Lot Maintenance](/commercial/parking-lot-maintenance) Service Areas [Albertville, AL](/service-areas/albertville-al)[Arab, AL](/service-areas/arab-al)[Athens, AL](/service-areas/athens-al)[Birmingham, AL](/service-areas/birmingham-al)[Boaz, AL](/service-areas/boaz-al)[Cullman, AL](/service-areas/cullman-al)[Decatur, AL](/service-areas/decatur-al)[Florence, AL](/service-areas/florence-al)[Guntersville, AL](/service-areas/guntersville-al)[Hartselle, AL](/service-areas/hartselle-al)[Harvest, AL](/service-areas/harvest-al)[Hazel Green, AL](/service-areas/hazel-green-al)[Huntsville, AL](/service-areas/huntsville-al)[Madison, AL](/service-areas/madison-al)[Meridianville, AL](/service-areas/meridianville-al)[Muscle Shoals, AL](/service-areas/muscle-shoals-al)[Owens Cross Roads, AL](/service-areas/owens-cross-roads-al)[Scottsboro, AL](/service-areas/scottsboro-al) [View All Service Areas →](/service-areas) [Projects](/projects)[Blog](/blog)[About](/about) [(256) 801-2285 ](tel:+12568012285)[Free Estimate](/free-estimate) ![Project One foreman reviewing site plans on a job site](/images/about/team-foreman-with-plans.webp) FAQ # Frequently Asked Questions Straight answers about asphalt, concrete, estimates, scheduling, and warranties. 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