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 June 2024
Excellent. Responsive and pleasant communication. Delivered services as explained, efficient and thorough. Driveway looks great.
First Choice Seal Coating LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
This is the second time I have used Spivey's to paint my home. They do an excellent job and I wouldn't think of using anyone else. Fantastic work at a very fair price!
Spivey's Premier Painting LLC
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Reviewed in June 2012
At first it was a little more than I was willing to pay. However, a few months later, I received a letter in the mail for the estimate with $50 off, and I plan to follow up with that. He is very responsive and does the communicates personally. They also gave me 10% for being an Angie's List...
Spivey's Premier Painting LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
These guys showed up on time with no need to waste time, they got strait to the task at hand and did an amazing job, I will be hiring them again.
Joe Wheeler Blacktop Sealing LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Craig contacted me immediately and was able to do the job the next week. He gave an estimate via text, came (almost) on time (he got lost but got in contact with me), and finished the job quickly and cleanly. I was surprised how easy this was and how professional he and his crew were. I'd...
CJS Asphalt & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in September 2015
CJS crew arrived on chosen date, edged the drive, cleared the cracks, blew off he debris, a lot of work on my over 500' drive.They then hot patched all the cracks and places that were breaking up (soon to be pot holes). Next they thick coated the whole driveway and put up barrier tape across...
CJS Asphalt & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in September 2017
Craig visited the site personally and walked through all recommendations. He quoted promptly and cost was in line with our expectations. the 10% Sr Citizen discount was a nice surprise. The work was scheduled and only rain caused a delay of a day or two. No problem. The crew arrived and worked...
CJS Asphalt & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in October 2015
I purchased the $99.00 deal on Angie's List for my daughter's driveway. They contacted me promptly to schedule and the job was completed in less than a week. They did an excellent job and we were very happy with the result. We will definitely use them when the driveway needs to be sealcoated...
CJS Asphalt & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in October 2015
The workers were very professional and did a great job. I had purchased the $99 special on Angies List. My driveway turned out to be much longer than the 600 sq ft for the special so I had the additional charges.
CJS Asphalt & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in August 2015
On August 29, 2015 CJS came out and repaired cracks in my driveway and then put one coat of sealcoating on the driveway. The team he sent were very professional and did high quality work. I wanted a second coat of the sealcoating and I was advised this would be an extra 160 dollars. The...
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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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