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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Last update on April 05, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Quality Asphalt did an amazing job replacing our old driveway at a very fair price. I am extremely happy with them and would highly recommend their services!
Jim's Paving
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Reviewed in November 2024
The driveway was done with care and professionalism. Magdiel and his team were courteous, and conscientious about the work they were doing. I was most pleased with the quality of their work.
RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
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Reviewed in September 2024
They did an excellent job cutting and patching the asphalt around our minestrone landscaping walls and bluestone pavers that when they end are flush with the asphalt
RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
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Reviewed in August 2024
Great. They were on time got right to work finished the job within the time they said they would cleaned up spoke with us for a few minutes and we’re on their way. Very professional
RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
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Reviewed in August 2024
Rivera arrived on time, with an excellent crew. Completed the job within a few hours. We are very happy with our driveway. Also, very professional
RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
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Reviewed in July 2024
So thrilled to have found Dave's Sealcoating a number of years ago!! They do quality work, the employees are always helpful and you can't beat the price!! Don't plan on using anyone else for my driveway!!
Dave's Sealcoating & Special Services Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Pat and his team were amazing! Pat worked with us on a last minute change like a champ! Would recommend to anyone wanting competitive prices and professional workmanship!!
Irish Castle Paving
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Reviewed in July 2024
Excellent..punctual...professional....clean... friendly ...knowledgeable ...affordable price.. Thank you@
RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
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Reviewed in July 2024
Irish Castle was extremely responsive to my inquiry and quote request for sealcoating a large driveway. Good communication about where we were on the schedule/order of jobs. Team that came out was very neat and thorough and the driveway looks great again!
Irish Castle Paving
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Reviewed in June 2024
Very professional and accommodating to our schedule. Pat came out personally to explain the process. The excavation and paving crew were very meticulous and neat
Irish Castle Paving
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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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