What questions should you ask an asphalt driveway contractor?

<div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>How many years of experience do you have?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</p></li><li><p>Do you have worker’s compensation?</p></li><li><p>Do you use subcontractors on your projects?</p></li><li><p>Do you clean up after the job is done?</p></li><li><p>Who is responsible for any damage to lawn or landscaping?</p></li><li><p>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you give free estimates?</p></li><li><p>What is the timeline for completion?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle change orders?</p></li><li><p>Can you provide at least three references?</p></li><li><p>Can I see some of the work you’ve done?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How thick should an asphalt driveway be?

<div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How long does asphalt last?

<div><p>An <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-an-asphalt-driveway-last.htm">asphalt driveway should last 25 to 30 years</a>, 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.</p></div>

Q: What is the price per square foot of asphalt?

<div><p>An <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-asphalt-driveway.htm">asphalt driveway costs</a> about <b>$7 to $15 per square foot</b>, 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 <b>$4,740</b>. </p></div>

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Last update on April 05, 2025

Reviewed in December 2022
Had the driveway repaved this past August. They did a great job at a fair price and addressed my drainage concerns properly.
Martin Asphalt Paving Service
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Reviewed in July 2013
They were very efficient, courteous and professional, and took much extra care to make sure everything was done well. It's a beautiful job. They came when they said they would and cleaned the area and the street when they left. They are most impressive crew and I highly recommend them.
SKIP EATON PAVING CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in September 2011
This a great company. They came in, did what they were paid to do. They did make one mistake. They broke a wire to my invisible fence, but they repaired it back to new without hesitation and it works fine. They were very professional and the driveway is wonderful.
Cameron Paving, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2016
Levi's did an excellent job. This is a large driveway and the final product met all of my expectations. His crew worked very well together, were professional & polite, and hard working. I am completely happy that I choose Levi's Paving to do this job.
Levi's Paving
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Reviewed in September 2013
From the inspection he said not to buy the truck. He found that the car dealer Hight Ford put an inspection sticker on the the vehicle only to find that ball joints, rotors wouldn't pass a sate inspection. Needless to say he saved me $16,000 and didn't charge me for the inspection.he also that I...
Harding's Garage
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Reviewed in August 2017
Steve Violette removed old asphalt and discovered they needed to remove close to two feet of clay. Clay was replaced with 2 feet of crushed stone and compacted. Three inches of asphalt was applied and compacted. Due to removal of additional clay and replaced with additional crushed stone the...
Steve Violette and Son Paving Co
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Reviewed in October 2013
The driveway looks great, we are very happy with it and would use this company again. They were a few days late coming back to compact the driveway but had it all completed within two weeks.
Country Yardworks Inc
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Reviewed in January 2011
They did a good job. I was happy with the work they did. They did it quickly and for the price that I was reasonable, and I did check with several companies. They were very friendly. They were fast on the job. They definitely did the job when they said they were going to and were on time and on...
B & S Paving & Construction Inc
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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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