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 September 2023
Judge and his sons are fantastic! We had a big job and wanted to add an extra lane. He offered suggestions and improvements that we would not have thought about, but he felt we’re standard. He tore out the driveway and created the new lane and let us drive it for a week or so before he paved to...
Affordable Sealcoating and Paving LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
I have been doing business with Affordable Sealcoating and Paving for over 10 years. William and his sons do a great job all for an “Affordable” price. I highly recommend.
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Reviewed in April 2023
They resurfaced the driveway, and did an excellent job. The price was reasonable and we would highly recommend the company.
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Reviewed in April 2023
This is was the second asphalt driveway paving and one driveway seal coating jobs that Affordable Sealcoating & Paving have done for us. I can highly recommend their work based on job quality and cost competitive pricing that they've done for us. They are family owned and run company.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Excellent and timely asphalting of my driveway. Very affordable price and expert service. A trusted company.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Great experience with this company. On time and professional. Finished product was so good that my neighbor decided to get his driveway, paved as well!
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Reviewed in April 2023
They do great work. Before I knew them the previous company wouldn’t return my call even though I had spent money with them previously. If you want the job completed in a timely and professional manner then call affordable seal coating!!!
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Reviewed in October 2013
Very professional crew! Did the whole job in one day, as promised . Very neat job and cleaned up very well. Looks awesome. Another great selling point was being a member of Angie's List and getting credit for the 5% coupon which Earl Stanley (owner) graciously honored. It was very much...
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Reviewed in May 2011
I would recommend Tates Creek Paving to anyone. They earned every "A" that I gave them in the grading section. Both the owner and the men on the job were very knowledgeable and professional. The work took about four hours and I had absolutely nothing to clean up when they were gone.
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Reviewed in November 2010
I spoke to people who had had work done and saw what they had done. One person referred Tates Creek Paving to me. They had 2 or 3 years of history with addresses and names that I could go look at. I chose them to do the job. They told me what they were going to do and they did it. One or two...
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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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