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 October 2023
Paul and his crew were communicative, timely and got the job done as promised. I’ll have them back when the driveway need another coat.
Keystone State Paving and Seal Co.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Outstanding job! Paul explained exactly the process involved for paving the driveway. He answered my questions and took into consideration my issues of smooth transition to walkway and water runoff. David and the entire crew was excellent and professional. Invited them back to put on a sealer...
Keystone State Paving and Seal Co.
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Reviewed in April 2023
We contracted with B. Young Paving to put a new 2" asphalt top coat on our driveway. They provided excellent customer service, such as answering or returning calls quickly, addressing all questions that we had, and Brock and his team were all friendly. The work was done on time and to our...
B Young Paving & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in October 2021
It went great. Got a call a few days prior to the day of work and the team arrived just as scheduled and completed the job within 2 1/2 hours. The guys all work as a team, know exactly what needs to be done and whose doing what. We're very pleased with the work done and will recommend them and...
William Kunsman & Son Paving
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Reviewed in July 2020
The concrete and the asphalt service required different service groups. Both were very professional, timely, polite and provided excellent results. Both clean-up were done well and they explained everything before each step. We are extremely pleased with the work and would highly recommend this...
William Kunsman & Son Paving
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Reviewed in June 2013
They did an excellent job. I was very pleased with them and I would certainly use them again if the need arises. We paid more than the big deal because the area that they committed that amount for was a little extra; so I think we had to pay an extra $15. They were punctual, courteous, explained...
William Kunsman & Son Paving
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Reviewed in September 2013
Kunsman visited my house to assess the job about one week after purchasing the BIG DEAL. The emailed me a thorough proposal of what the job would entail and included a recommendation to repair a few cracks near the street curb. I accepted the proposal and they were out to complete the job...
William Kunsman & Son Paving
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Reviewed in January 2020
I am very pleased. They came out on time. It rained a few hours after application and a few spots didn't look good after a few days. They came out again, inspected and applied a second coat of sealer over entire driveway.
William Kunsman & Son Paving
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Reviewed in May 2017
They were very fast to provide us with estimate which gave us confidence to hire them to do the job (We are sick of contractors who are very slow and irresponsible). The work crew came early, consulted us how we want the walkway and the driveway, made good suggestions, and got the work done very...
William Kunsman & Son Paving
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Reviewed in October 2013
They came right out to give us an estimate and a few weeks later they had done all the work at the exact price they promised! They were prompt and did a great job! would definitely use them again!
William Kunsman & Son Paving
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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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