When you’re running a large paving project, every moving piece matters. Crews, equipment, weather delays, trucking, milling, asphalt plants, it’s a juggling act. For larger paving contractors, project scheduling is the difference between profit and frustration. And while many contractors focus on the big pieces of the puzzle, one of the most underestimated schedule killers hides under your feet: manhole adjustments.
The Hidden Risk in Your Schedule
On a large re-paving project, adjusting dozens (or hundreds) of manholes is often left to the very end of the schedule. Traditionally, these adjustments are slow, labor-intensive, and prone to call-backs. That means the work not only risks delaying your final completion date but can also eat into your margin with rework and unhappy municipal inspectors.
Think about it:
A crew with jackhammers and precast rings may only adjust 5–7 manholes in a day.
If the asphalt plant is waiting, or other subcontractors are scheduled behind you, those manholes quickly become bottlenecks.
And if one adjustment fails inspection, it’s not just a single hole; it’s your reputation and potential penalties.
Smarter Scheduling Starts With Smarter Methods
The fastest way to bring predictability to your schedule is by upgrading your method for manhole adjustments. With Mr. Manhole’s cutter system and Vylon Collar System, your crews can:
Cut a perfect circle in under 5 minutes through asphalt, concrete, and rebar.
Pull the entire core in one lift, no broken chunks, no piles of rubble.
Set to grade with precision using the lightweight Vylon riser system, no shimming, no heavy rings.
Pour and finish 20% faster with a collar that lasts longer than traditional square patches.
Instead of 5–7 manholes a day, crews are regularly hitting 20+ manholes daily. That changes the math on your project schedule.
The Contractor Advantage
For larger paving contractors, the benefits go beyond speed:
Resource Optimization – Reassign fewer crew members to manholes and keep more labor focused on paving.
Reduced Call-Backs – Long-lasting patches mean you don’t burn margin revisiting the same locations.
Stronger Partnerships – Cities and municipalities love smooth, durable results that pass inspections the first time.
Build Manholes Into the Schedule—Not Around Them
On your next re-paving project, think of manhole adjustments as a key scheduling milestone instead of a last-minute chore. By planning for high-efficiency methods like Mr. Manhole, you can:
Bid projects more competitively (knowing you’ll deliver faster).
Finish jobs ahead of schedule instead of chasing delays.
Improve profitability on every ton of asphalt you lay.
If you’re scheduling a large re-paving project this season, don’t let manholes slow you down. Schedule a demo with Mr. Manhole today and see how our system can help you cut faster, set to grade with precision, and keep your projects profitable and on time.
