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 2024
Absolutely perfect! Great company, great crew of workers. Finish product is second to none. THANK YOU Justin and all at Custom Paving!
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Reviewed in August 2024
Couldn't have been any better - In addition to being prompt and extremely professional, Justin is just an all around great guy. His crew was great and the job was completed in several hours. In addition to repaving he also adjusted the slope to the street making it much more functional ....
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Reviewed in July 2024
It went better than I expected. Justin was personable and courteous. His crew were hard workers. I was told it would be finished in one day and it was.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Better than I expected. Justin was very personable and courteous. His timing was perfect. Did exactly what he was supposed to do. His team members had very good work ethics.
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Reviewed in April 2024
It was excellent job. The crew was very professional and very friendly. They did an exceptional job working.
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Reviewed in April 2024
Justin Stanley gave me a great price on Monday and driveway and job was started and finished on Tuesday that’s 5 star work if I’ve ever seen driveway looks great highly recommend
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Reviewed in March 2024
Amazing experience from beginning to end! Andrew was very professional, I was able to get a quote right away, he accepts & reply’s to calls or texts which was convenient. It was scheduled on a day that worked best for me and the job was completed on that day. It looks so good and next time my...
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Reviewed in March 2024
Awesome job! From the quote to installation, Justin kept me informed. The end result was perfect. I would highly recommend these guys.
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Reviewed in November 2023
Very fine workmanship with attention to detail. Extremely satisfied with the way our asphalt driveway with a cobblestone border turned out. Would highly recommend this company.
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Reviewed in August 2023
Justin and his team were wonderful to work with! Justin was very communicative and helped my husband and I plan and orchestrate our brand new driveway. They also helped with taking out some of the larger pieces of concrete in our yard as we could not move them ourselves. We highly recommend them...
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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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