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 2023
I’ve been using L&M asphalt for a very long time my aunt recommend them to me a few years ago I called around and got prices and their price was actually not the cheapest but the owner came out and explained the reason why and what all he was going to do to my driveway and it is beautiful. he...
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Reviewed in May 2023
I love my driveway and think they did an amazing job. They were very professional, courteous and answered any questions I had. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
L&M Asphalt
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Reviewed in July 2011
The work was done well and the overall job quality was good. I assume the pricing was fair and received a 10% discount. That said, I'm not sure the advertised special applied to me.
TODD'S ASPHALT SEALING INC
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Reviewed in September 2022
If you are looking for good quality work and a fair price, definitely use these guys. I did some research and these guys use only good quality asphalt mix and a paving system that most of the others cheap out and don’t use. The owner has 40 years experience and still works with the crew to ensue...
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Reviewed in August 2017
Excellent. The crew was very professional and the salesman, Kevin, that quoted our bid was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.
M & D PAVING AND SEALCOATING, INC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Was even better than expected. Vince was fantastic to work with. This was a really large job and was not going to be cheap but Vince provided us several options that worked for our budget. He was great at explaining everything in detail without any bs. Stayed in touch throughout the entire...
M & D PAVING AND SEALCOATING, INC
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Reviewed in June 2017
They arrived when promised. Completed the work to specifications. It was hassle free and stress free. They were neat and left the premises clean.
M & D PAVING AND SEALCOATING, INC
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Reviewed in April 2017
Crew appeared promptly at the promised date and time. They used road equipment for grading and preparing the base and edges. Some brickwork thresholds were relaid true to the new surface. Once the actual paving began, the exercised a great deal of care in assuring that the desired drainage pitch...
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Reviewed in August 2017
The team was on time and very polite and professional. Cleaned - up the job when they finished. Great people all of them. I will tell others about the great job.
M & D PAVING AND SEALCOATING, INC
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Reviewed in August 2015
They were very professional and polite. They did a wonderful job, quickly and with no mess. Very happy!!!
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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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