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 October 2024
Really well, the tall guy, Tyler I think, guy with a beard, Paul I think, and the young kid porter did well. I really think the other guy, Andrew I believe, was the real star! He was Amazing!
TAPS Construction LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Tommy and todd are great young men they installed a new driveway over my old asphalt and it is better than ever at first it was hard to trust younger guys but they turned out doing a professional job would hire again or recommend to anyone great prices for great work overall experience 10/10
Tommy's Paving
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Reviewed in April 2010
They responded to initial call in less than 24 hours and gave me an estimate. I asked them to follow through and put me on the schedule. Since their schedule is determined by weather, the actual work was done about a week to 10 days later when there was no rain in the forecast and the...
Down To Earth
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Reviewed in June 2014
Contacted Down To Earth. The estimator came the next day and the job was finished the next. Job was done in a professional manor. Workers called prior to coming and it looks like a new driveway.
Down To Earth
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Reviewed in December 2012
They gave me a quote the same day I called. I accepted...they gave me a date when they would arrive. Arrived promptly and did an awesome job. Would recommend!
Down To Earth
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Reviewed in June 2015
It went very well and very quickly. I contacted through email on Friday night and got a phone call on Sunday for the service to be performed on Monday. Scheduling was very easy and convenient and the workers were very professional. He even told me about sap that was leaking through some of the...
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Reviewed in June 2015
1) Called before they arrived to give me an approximate time. 2) Upon arrival they began the prep job of weed eating & blowing off debris. 3) Used a Coal-Tar sealant covering every inch, including exposed sides of the asphalt. The 3 men worked in tandem like a well oiled machine. The one...
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Reviewed in May 2017
We had weather delays, obviously not his doing.. as we needed completed on a weekend and he worked to meet our needs. We have had a number of people already comment on how they can tell his seal coating looks much better than previous coatings we have had done. This leads to the "B" in pricing....
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Reviewed in November 2016
Above my expectations. They showed up early, cleaned the driveway and around the driveway that was not expected but included in the price, and applied a thick layer of sealant. The driveway looks fantastic, the crew was open and honest about the entire project. Great work and easy to deal with.
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Reviewed in June 2013
They did a great job and it turned out fine! They did exactly what I asked for; but I had to pay a little extra because my driveway was so long (I knew that because it was clearly spelled out in the deal).
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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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