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 May 2024
The team was so amazing! Everyone was so professional and busted their a**** in the heat today ! Both my driveways look absolutely perfect ! It couldn’t have been a better experience. Highly recommend using NY Property Care! 👏👏👏
NY Property Care
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Reviewed in March 2024
We were in need of a complete driveway redo. The team was nice, prompt, a good value and did a great job. so much so that we hired them for their masonry services as well.
Just Paving INC
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Reviewed in February 2024
The whole project went incredibly smooth and my driveway looks amazing! The owner was very respectful and didn’t cut corners. Will hire again for all future pavement needs.
Ruiz Asphalt Pavements corp
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Reviewed in July 2023
Mike and the crew were fantastic. The Driveway’s cracks were filled with hot patch and then sealed entirely. It came out beautifully. After 3 different estimates, Custom Paving was the most reasonably priced and thorough with their work.
Custom Paving & Sealcoating by M.Smith
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Reviewed in May 2023
We chose Briggs Paving because of their exceptionally detailed estimate describing the work that needed to be done, the pervasive examples of their jobs on other properties in the neighborhood and their professionalism. They delivered big time with meticulous work by an excellent crew. Our new...
Briggs Paving Inc
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Reviewed in September 2018
Saul's Paving is a family-owned business. They put in a new asphalt driveway for us. It looks great. Saul is very responsive to calls and texts, gave us a prompt estimate that was fair, and did all the work he said he would do. He and his crew did a great job. Saul provided references that were...
Saul's Paving
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Reviewed in August 2022
Fantastic company! Frank and his crew are amazing!!! Total profection! The best of the best and Terry who sets up all of Franks appointments doesn't mess around either she's on it! Great team! Nancy C.
ALL COUNTY PAVING CO
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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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