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 2014
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. It went really well. He did a good job. I paid a little bit extra for the sealcoating because I got cracks, spills, and some other things. I paid around $120. It was pretty close to what I was quoted in the original deal. The guy communicated...
AAA Sealcoating & Paving
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Reviewed in May 2021
On time Professional All details were very clearly itemized. Paramount gave us suggestions for what would look and function the best. We are very pleased with the work.
Paramount Paving LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Superb! They treat me like I am the cream of the crop. Expert dealing, clean, fast, polite. Truly the Van Gogh of asphalt painting! Have been doing business with them for years in Stillwater neighborhood in Monclova Ohio. Thank you Buck Bros! You are THE BEST!!! S&s Buehrer
Buck Brothers Asphalt Paving & Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
Came and gave us a price, price was better then another contractor and a lot more paving. We now call the drive the I 75 bypass. They did a perfect job , it looks great after 1 year. Had it sealed by them this year , Great job. My friend next door was a supervisor on the Ohio turnpike and...
Allied Paving
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Reviewed in June 2014
This is an excellent company. They are highly recommended by excavators, contractors, and others in the construction field. After this winter, our commercial parking lot was in need of more than TLC! Their price was very competitive, their service prompt, and they worked with us to keep...
Buck Brothers Asphalt Paving & Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
When we called for an estimate, a representative arrived promptly in a clean,new-looking company truck. Finishing the measurements, he introduced himself and presented a professional appearance. The price was competitive, and the work was done while we were away for a week, and presented no...
Buck Brothers Asphalt Paving & Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
I give the price and quality criteria more weight, which is why I give an excellent rating overall. I had three firms quote on the work and Allied was the lowest by a fairly wide margin. Given this, I was concerned that the quality may not be as high as the other firms, however, I took a...
Allied Paving
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Reviewed in April 2017
Very well. Matt did an incredible job of laying out the new drive and taking care of some drainage problems. He may be the best in the business. The workers were efficient and well trained. We did have to wait a bit because they were busy, however considering the end result it was worth it. They...
Buck Brothers Asphalt Paving & Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in August 2011
Generally very well. I had some initial concerns due to what I perceived as "hemming and hawing" over whether the work would be done in 2 days (would soil under old cement be dry enough to lay down base), but we had dry weather and there was no problem with the work being done in two days. They...
Allied Paving
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Reviewed in July 2011
The appointment was easy to setup, they arrived on site when the schedule time was, and they did a great job. I will be using them again.
Buck Brothers Asphalt Paving & Maintenance LLC
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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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