What questions should you ask an asphalt driveway contractor?

<div>When hiring an asphalt paving contractor to install your driveway, ask as many questions up front as possible. Here are a few questions to ask a prospective driveway contractor:<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have?</li><li>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</li><li>Do you have worker’s compensation?</li><li>Do you use subcontractors on your projects?</li><li>Do you clean up after the job is done?</li><li>Who is responsible for any damage to lawn or landscaping?</li><li>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Do you give free estimates?</li><li>What is the timeline for completion?</li><li>How do you handle change orders?</li><li>Can you provide at least three references?</li><li>Can I see some of the work you’ve done?</li></ul></div>

How thick should an asphalt driveway be?

<div>An asphalt driveway should be at least 3 inches thick over a compacted gravel base. Areas with poor drainage should have a thicker stone base. To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-asphalt-driveway.htm">install a new asphalt driveway</a> over an existing driveway, the new asphalt should be at least 2 inches thick and the existing driveway should be in relatively good condition.</div>

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Reviewed in June 2020
We have a HUGE driveway that needed paving. There are some unique features to it which make it out of the ordinary. We hired CPAC after getting several bids. Cannon and Walter spent time to understand the complete scope of the project and offered suggestions that were outstanding. We hired this...
CPAC - Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in December 2006
Very pleased. We had been given an estimate that was too low by error. The owner honored the contract and when we offered to half the difference, wanted to honor original contract. Came when supposed to, with crew and materials ready to work. Owner worked with them throughout the day. We were...
Star Paving and Sealing INC
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Reviewed in October 2018
I am a happy, satisfied CPAC customer😊 Walter and Cannon came out to my property to see about my desire to have my gravel driveway blacktoped. I was very happy with the quote and asked them to do the work. A few days later they were here to do the prep work and said the asphalt work would be...
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Reviewed in October 2014
I was very impressed with the owner's demeanor and sincerity. He seemed direct and trustworthy and he proved to be such as well. They did a very good job. The work was done in two parts as promised- first the paving and then the sealing. The price was excellent in comparison to other...
Star Paving and Sealing INC
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Reviewed in July 2013
Made appointment, they showed up exactly on time. Professional estimator. Very helpful. We had a bad problem in our back lot and the entire parking lot needed to be sealed as well as cracks filled. Crew came out as scheduled. Professional, with all required equipment. Did a great job. The...
ASPAC, llc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
Perfectly. The guys were extremely conscientious about edging and getting dirt/debris out of existing cracks before sealcoating. They also did a careful job of edging the sealcoat against the garage thresholds and the brick front porch steps.
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Reviewed in April 2009
Al Cooper, the owner of Star Paving, originally thought we would be able to successfully do the job last January during an unusually warm week. It would have been fine but an unexpected shower that night rinsed much of the sealer away. We had to wait until April until there was a warm, dry...
Star Paving and Sealing INC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Ron came on time to measure and give a bid on our driveway. He was also there to over see the work. They were very polite, courteous and did a great job.
C.R. Pollan Paving Company
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Reviewed in November 2012
We had to repair our driveway because it was dug up for a new sewer line. From start to finish, this was as pleasant an experience. My call to set up an appointment was returned promptly, a convenient appointment time was made and kept. The quote arrived quickly and there was excellent...
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Reviewed in April 2013
I run a small business and was in need of improving the Handicap access ramp to our front door. After leaving messages for an asphalt company that is much closer (never to hear from them EVER, and reviewed here on Angies LIst) I called ASPAC. At ASPAC someone ANSWERED the phone! Took my info...
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Asphalt driveway services FAQs

An asphalt driveway should last 25 to 30 years, depending on the type of asphalt used, the climate, how well the foundation was prepared, the type of soil under the foundation, and how well you maintain your driveway. Maintaining asphalt by filling cracks and reapplying sealer every few years can help extend the life of your asphalt driveway.

When hiring an asphalt paving contractor to install your driveway, ask as many questions up front as possible. Here are a few questions to ask a prospective driveway contractor:

How many years of experience do you have?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Do you have worker’s compensation?
Do you use subcontractors on your projects?
Do you clean up after the job is done?
Who is responsible for any damage to lawn or landscaping?
Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?
Do you give free estimates?
What is the timeline for completion?
How do you handle change orders?
Can you provide at least three references?
Can I see some of the work you’ve done?

An asphalt driveway should be at least 3 inches thick over a compacted gravel base. Areas with poor drainage should have a thicker stone base. To install a new asphalt driveway over an existing driveway, the new asphalt should be at least 2 inches thick and the existing driveway should be in relatively good condition.

An asphalt driveway costs about $7 to $15 per square foot, including labor and materials. The cost will vary depending on your location, how thick the base material is, what prep is required, the thickness of the asphalt, and the accessibility of the job site. The national average cost to install an asphalt driveway is about $4,740.

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