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 February 2025
I called Daley's to get my driveway sealed and they were by far the best priced. They got me scheduled in very guickly and couldn't be happier. I will be calling them every couple years to do it again!
Daley's Superior Asphalt Manufacturing
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Reviewed in August 2024
Great experience. I had 2 driveways paved along with a cement walkway and front porch repair. Rosie was professional and friendly, she gave advice on other improvements that were very helpful. I would recommend highly.
Solutions Concrete
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Reviewed in December 2023
This project was very smooth. All promised dates were met, including the estimate. They were very professional and their work was great. After the first job we hired them to do two other projects, with a third pending.
P & C Commercial Concrete and More
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Reviewed in August 2017
I had to postpone once; they had to postpone once. Did a very good job of removing damaged areas before resurfacing. They did not put a seal between the finished drive and the roadbed which seems to be standard in most paving jobs.
All American Paving & Sealcoating LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
We paid more than the big deal price because we had extra work done. The offer in the big deal was very basic and I wanted some extra work done, so it was a small fee over and above the $129 but I don't remember exactly how much it was - it was reasonable though. I don't mean to sound critical...
Asphalt Engineering
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Reviewed in September 2024
The job was poorly done by the company and is terrible unprofessional. He called you and said he would give a lot of excuses to redo the job and never show up. He should be off. Angi List
Tri County Landscape Contr
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Reviewed in November 2018
They do a FANTASTIC landscaping job on our facilities. They are the most reasonable vendor we could find. They always complete their work very timely on a weekly basis. I add additional work at times to trim our many palms and trees around the HOA controlled land / pond. Our residence loves the...
NCG Landscape and Lawn Maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2022
It went as planed with no delays or interruptions. Mike did a great job for a great price! I will definitely be using him again!
Blue Skies Enterprises of Central FL Inc
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Reviewed in April 2022
Bradley Shultz called me and offered an acceptable quote for repair and reseal my driveway 300 ft driveway and circle. He came out and gave me a detailed explanation of what his company does. The next week, he and crew were out to patch several tree root areas, seal cracks. The next day, they...
Maintenance Solutions and Services40
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Reviewed in July 2020
We hired Max Powering Washing to clean the gutters on our home and pressure wash our front walkway. Simply stated, they went way, way beyond our expectations for the work that they did, which was absolutely fantastic. You will not find a harder working group of people anywhere who care so much...
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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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