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 07, 2025

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 July 2013
It went great -- Tim is a standup guy and I will definitely contact him in the future when my driveway needs resealed.
Down To Earth
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Reviewed in November 2013
They did a great job. We've had them do it before. He wanted to be sure it was dry before they did the next step and it rained and he came clear out here and said he is not going to do it, because it rained. They waited and did it the next day. I thought that showed that he really cared about...
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Reviewed in August 2014
I have a very large and steep driveway. Down to Earth used weadeaters and blowers to clean the drive, used hot mix professional equipment to fill the cracks. The next day they put down a heavily sanded sealer so that i have good traction in winter. They scrubbed it in with brooms. On day three...
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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.
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Reviewed in April 2017
It went very well. They communicated with us well, showed up when they said they would and did a great job. The topcoat is thick, they didn't miss anything (which other providers have...) and took care to trim the edges perfectly and without any mess. We are really pleased.
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Reviewed in July 2018
Very prompt in providing recommendation and thorough explanation of work to be performed. Driveway was badly cracked and worn. Cracks were filled one day, driveway sealed the following day. Crew was very professional and courteous. We‘re very pleased with the outcome.
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Reviewed in September 2018
This is the most professional group I have ever dealt with in this area. They were careful about choosing the day as they didn't want to risk rain, and I know it was inconvenient for them but I believe they were watching out for my best interests. I could tell they used top quality material and...
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Reviewed in September 2019
Tim and his helper were excellent. Tim came to give quote within a couple of days. Showed up when they said they would. Did a heavy duty seal coat on long asphalt driveway, repaired a spot on a walkway, and built a low curb for me (to direct rainwater runoff). They did a great job on everything,...
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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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