Cost Benefits
Chip seal cost benefits
- 45%-50% reduction in life-cycle costs when compared to traditional mill and fill treatment
Micro surfacing cost benefits
- 75% faster construction than traditional mill & resurface treatment, which reduces delays, inconvenience to travelling public, and labor costs.
- 25%-30% reduction in life-cycle cost compared to traditional mill & fill treatment.
Factors that may Impact Cost
- Number of Contractors
- Construction Season
- Timing of Bid Letting
- Availability of materials
- Size of project
- Pay item setup (lump sum, ton/gallon, or square yard)
Decrease Cost Without Affecting Quality
- Early letting closing (ideally Oct-Dec for the next year’s work)
- Clear, constructible specs, fully understood by inspection staff
- Education or refresher sessions on best practices during off-season
- Consistent annual chip sealing/slurry surfacing program
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