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 April 2020
Excellent job with stucco, painting, driveway cracks, and gate repair. I have asked John to return and do an additional project. Provided a written estimate and punctual. Highly recommended.
IPM Construction & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2020
Outstanding service as he and his team was there at the date and time of each item. Even came by to check a week later to make sure all was well! A+ service both times!!
Chavira Quality Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2006
THEIR QUALITY OF WORK WAS EXCELLENT. THEY WERE VERY PUNCTUAL AND RESPONSIVE. I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE PEOPLE. THEY CLEANED UP THEIR MESS WHEN THEY WERE DONE WITH THE DRIVEWAY.
FLAVIO'S PAVING
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Reviewed in October 2014
Robin Margetts and his team hot filled all of the cracks (there were many) and double sealed the entire driveway which was over 2300 sf. He was on time and completed the entire task in less than a day and it looks great. A week later when I discovered a small (1ft x1ft) area that had a problem...
RM Paving
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Reviewed in July 2006
THIS COMPANY DID A VERY NICE JOB AND I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. I REALLY LIKE HOW NEW THE DRIVEWAY LOOKS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE.
BCL ENTERPRISES INC
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Reviewed in April 2016
My driveway was a mess it had draining problems that would flood my yard and cracks like the Grand Canyon I called rhino chip and tar after months of being messed around by another company's with false apt that no one showed up They made me a appointment on the spot and showed up the next day...
Rhino Chip & Tar
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Reviewed in January 2013
Staff was professional - clearly explained our options and gave us a prompt estimate. When we accepted the bid, they scheduled with us immediately for a Saturday when the parking lots would be empty. I came in on Monday to discover that they had not been completed, but an email was waiting in...
PLR Parking Lot Repair
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Reviewed in September 2008
We were very pleased with the excellent work performed by this company. Very accurate and lowest price.
QUALITY CONCRETE
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Reviewed in August 2007
I rec'd a flyer in the mail and since I had already contacted several brick paver companies and gotten little interest or very high quotes, I decided to check them out. TC came over a couple of days after I called, and we discussed the three things that were needed: repairs, cleaning and...
Paver Care 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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