Contractor Survey — PavePlace

1. What size is your operation?

Solo or 2-person crew 3–10 crew 10+ crew

2. What work do you do most? (pick all that apply)

Residential driveways Commercial parking lots Roads & municipal work Sealcoating Other

3. How do you get most of your jobs now? (pick all that apply)

Word of mouth Repeat customers Online leads / ads Bidding platforms Other

4. Biggest frustration getting good jobs? (optional)

5. How much do you spend per month on leads or advertising?

$0 — I don't pay for leads Under $250 / month $250–$1,000 / month $1,000+ / month

6. How interested are you in an app where homeowners post paving jobs and you bid with a built-in estimator — materials, trucking, and tax auto-calculated?

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7. Here’s how PavePlace pricing works. Which plan would you most likely choose?

Basic is free, with a 12% platform fee on completed jobs. Pro is $100/month with a 10% fee. Pro+ is $199/month with an 8% fee. Pro and Pro+ also promote your business on social media. Founding members get 50% off the monthly price for their first 12 months — the fee percentage never changes.

Basic — free, 12% fee Pro — $100/mo, 10% fee ($50/mo founding) Pro+ — $199/mo, 8% fee ($99.50/mo founding) Not sure yet

8. How do you handle trucking for jobs?

I have my own trucks I hire independent owner-operators Mix of both I avoid jobs that need trucking

9. What region do you work in?

10. After you finish a job, how long do you usually wait to get paid by the homeowner?

Same day Within a week 1–4 weeks 30–60 days More than 60 days

11. If PavePlace offered an OPTIONAL way to get paid within 10 business days through a third-party payment processor (instead of your current wait), would that make you more likely to use the app?

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Future Features We're Exploring

A few quick questions about parts, service, and equipment tools we're considering.

12. When a machine goes down, how do you source parts today? (pick all that apply)

Dealer counter Phone calls around Online ordering Our rep handles it We stock spares

13. Roughly how many working days did you lose last season waiting on parts or service?

None 1–3 days 4–10 days More than 10 days

14. Would you use an in-app system to send repair work orders or parts requests to local dealers?

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15. How do you buy or sell used equipment today? (pick all that apply)

Facebook / online marketplaces Auctions Dealers Word of mouth Don't buy or sell

16. Would you use an in-app equipment marketplace limited to verified trade businesses?

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17. Do you ever rent equipment (mills, rollers, pavers)?

Yes No

18. Would in-app rental listings from local dealers be useful — including a replacement rental when your machine is down?

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