Why Use Impact Asphalt?

A driveways foundation is one of the most important aspects of a good job done.

Impact Asphalt cover all areas on the Sunshine Coast with over 18 years experience in both hand laying hotmaix asphalt and the paving machine method of laying asphalt.

We are only a small crew here at Impact Asphalt which means the person you meet for the initial measure and quote of your driveway will be the person carrying out the work and ensuring everything is completed at the highest standard of workmanship, taking no short cuts.

We will liaise with you during the entire process of the driveway preparation and construction. We do not use subcontractors to complete other services. 

We strive to provide our clients with a fast, personalised and highly professional service. We offer a no obligation Free Measure and Quote and take the time to discuss how to achieve the best results for your new asphalt driveway or carpark, pathways, even down to the smallest pothole repair.



At Impact Asphalt we pay extreme attention to detail, ensuring that entire preparation process of the area to be asphalted is of high standard and sufficient enough to stand up to the test of time. For example an insufficient amount of rock used underneath the asphalt, inadequate or no drainage drainage at all installed to assist the natural water flow or incorrect excavation of any area will quickly result in defects in your new asphalt such as cracking, potholes, sunken or dipping sections and unevenness in surface areas. In some cases we have even witnessed water actually make its way up through the asphalts surface. 

What you get with Impact Asphalt:

• You will receive a prompt  and fully detailed written quote to avoid being hit with any of those additional 'hidden costs'.
• You are only limited to your imagination, we will assist you in the design and plan process to achieve your very own unique asphalt driveway.
• We will explain to you in a step by step process, how your new driveway is going to be constructed to ensure you are getting the exact end result you want.
• Our quote also includes an assessment of the area for your new driveway for any potential drainage problems of which we carry out any of the required work ourselves.
• We provide a prompt and reliable service, keeping you informed throughout each stage of the driveway.
• You will receive the highest level of workmanship, a driveway built to last!
• Impact Asphalt offer you 2 year guarantee! If you do require a repair of any kind you wont be left waiting months, we will attend to the matter promptly.
• We can provide you with addresses of previously completed driveways, old and new to see for yourself how they have stood up to the test of time!

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More Images of Impact Asphalt's work here in our Photo Gallery!

How to choose your asphalt contractor?

Below are some points to consider when choosing a contractor to hopefully make things a little easier for you.

• Asphalt.  Variances to look out for could be with the amount of asphalt included usually displayed in the form of tonnes and the depth that the asphalt is laid.  Asphalt is generally laid at a depth of 35mm to 45mm.
  

• Crushed Rock.  The specific type crushed rock to be used and amount that is going to be supplied which is usually again displayed in tonnes.  The crushed rock or also known as road base generally varies from a depth of 150mm to 250mm depending on each driveways individual requirements.  For example if you use heavy machinery or trucks, horse floats etc on your driveway you will require a deeper amount of rock to ensure the strength and longevity of the asphalt.

• Preparation and Drainage Issues.  If you feel your driveway has drainage issues it probably does and is best to have these addressed before commencing with a new driveway or ensure that your chosen asphalt contractor is able to do this for you.  This will be done in the initial stages of the preparation of the driveway and should be included in your written quote.

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View some of Impact Asphalts work here in their Photo Gallery!

Buyer Beware!

The above picture is an example of some poor asphalting work! 

Unfortunately there are asphalting contractors also known as Bitumen Bandits out there offering cheap asphalt driveways or repairs within various areas on the Sunshine Coast.  They provide you with a newly laid asphalt area looking its best for normally no more than 3 months then it will begin breakdown in areas such as this one shown and in some cases it could be an entire driveway.   This then usually results in the work that has just been completed and paid for now requiring to be fully excavated out and replaced correctly which can be an expensive process and usually costing you quite a lot more than the initial repair or job in the first place.

Things to watch out for:

• Standard requirements as with any registered business in Australia. Check the asphalt contractor has a current Australian Business Number or ABN.  This easily done on the internet or by phoning the Australian Business Register.

• Obtain a 'written quote or estimate' from the asphalt contractor. It is always best to have receive in writing what you are actually getting for your money.
  

• Payment.  In most cases these groups will demand a cash payment for their work. Another indication.
  

• See for yourself! Another good indication to ensure that the asphalting contractor is an established business on the Sunshine Coast and provides their clients with a quality job is to ask to view some of their previous work.  Not only work completed a few days or months ago but also a few years ago.  Asphalt laid a few years ago does look different to newly laid asphalt, it has a lighter grey appearance, not so black and you will be able to view how their workmanship has stood up to the test of time.

• Most legitimate asphalting contractors and businesses can be located in you local phone directory, searches within the internet or word or mouth.  Routinely asphalting contractors do not go around 'door knocking' offering their services.  In some cases these groups are even found to have professionally business names and even business cards and or flyers.

• The Speel!  The 'speel' these groups usually tell their prospective targets is that they can offer you a cheap asphalt driveway due to having 'left over' asphalt or materials from a recently complete driveway nearby, or local council or roadworks job.
  

• Current updates of such Bitumen Bandits circulating on the Sunshine Coast or other areas are usually published on the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association's website (AAPA) and have regular updates to where the areas and tactics that these crews are currently using.  There is also other hand asphalt information located on this site.

• Word of Advice.  Don't be pushed or talked into anything you don't want to do.  You do not have to agree the services of anyone on the spot.  Take time to think about what is being offered and do a little research first.  It may only take a few minutes to make a few enquiries which could end up saving you thousands of hard earned dollars.  If the offer is 'too good to be true'....it usually is!
  

If you would like any further information on asphalt or paving please Contact US at Impact Asphalt, we are more than happy to help. 

However if you have discrepancies with an asphalting business you have recently contracted and not happy with, this will need to be discussed with that contractor or followed up within the appropriate organisations such as the Office of Fair Trading.

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We cover the entire Sunshine Coast and Hinterland areas!