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 06, 2025

Reviewed in February 2024
Twin State Paving went above and beyond our expectations. Their crew completed the project quickly with skill and attention to detail. We couldn't be more pleased with the results. Recommend 10 out of 10 for any project you might have. They can handle anything from small home touchup projects to...
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Reviewed in October 2017
Really well. The only issue I had was that ABC Paving did not fill in the edges when paving completed. That was OK though. I rented a rototiller for half a day and leveled off the adjacent lawn which needed it anyway. If another company that I got a quote from had done the job they would have...
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Reviewed in June 2017
It took a couple weeks to get on the calendar, but once scheduled they showed up right on time and got the driveway done. I wasn't there when they did the work. Quality was great. 3 of the sides were exactly what I wanted. The 4th side followed a line that I didn't like, so I asked if they could...
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Reviewed in June 2012
I called and left on a message on a Saturday afternoon and Joan called me back on a SUNDAY! Talk about responsiveness. By Monday that same week I had a detailed proposal in my hand. While I am awaiting a couple other quotes, I truly appreciated their quick timing, and responsiveness to working...
Morin Paving Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
Twin State chopped out a wide (@ 35' long x 3' wide x 4" deep) section of asphalt next to the garage entryway that had disintegrated and sunk over time and re-asphalted that area completely, smoothing it level to our garage floor with a slight incline away from the door to allow drainage away...
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Reviewed in December 2022
came and did the job. looked nice at first. i had a little concern on how fast they did it. they seemed to rush to get it done so they could get to another driveway that same day. the problem came a year later when an edge of the driveway cracked. Contacted them, they sent a young high school...
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Reviewed in June 2013
several puddles, promised to come back and fix them after constantly calling them. never showed. I feel quality of asphalt is poor response to Twin State:I think you have your facts mixed up.I called you several times and left messages with no response. I called on several days when it was...
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Reviewed in October 2014
The drive was resurfaced with asphalt by this company on or about the 6th August 2013. I power washed and edged the driveway before the company's arrival. Within 2 months cracks started to appear in various areas of the 3000 sq ft driveway. As the winter was drawing near I decided to wait to...
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Reviewed in March 2014
The promised equipment was never on site. Two days after the work was completed the driveway started caving into the ditch. It was caving in in sections about 2 feet deep across the 70 foot section they had repaired. We waited a week for him to come and when we called him he said he saw no...
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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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