Objection #3: Material Matters
After realizing the potential profits, increased efficiencies and additional job opportunities associated with owning a milling machine, it's likely the idea of adding one to an operation will become much more palatable. Still, there are a couple common objections that steer some contractors away from ownership. One of these is the concern about what to do with the material once it's milled.

For many contractors, one of the added benefits of employing a subcontractor is that they will take care of the removal and transport of the asphalt millings. But this is far from a favor. Subcontractors know the value of recycled asphalt. It's a fantastic base material that can either be stockpiled or sold back to asphalt producers for use in their re-mix blends. Additionally, asphalt is a petroleum product, which only continues to rise in value given today's oil prices. Therefore, a subcontractor is only too willing to take care of its removal.

This is yet another good reason for contractors to do their own milling. Not only do they increase profits and efficiency by doing the work themselves, they also can realize another profit center through the potential sales of asphalt millings. Otherwise, it's a base material that one can stockpile for future jobs. And best of all, it's free.