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 2020
It went very well. Harry from IHY offered a quote personally in record time. He and his crew came in early the next day and finished the job that day. I could observe the efficiency and expertise with my own eyes and was very impressed. Harry and his brother Isaac have something good going and I...
IHY Asphalt
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Reviewed in July 2014
Beautiful asphalt driveway. It is soooo nice. I got 4 estimates counting Brown Bros and theirs was the cheapest by far. I wish you could see how nice it turned out. It is truly Beautiful.
Brown Brothers Paving
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Reviewed in October 2018
Great, Ronnie and his crew went above and beyond to make sure we had what we wanted. They were also Punctual and persistent in getting it completed so we could go out of town. We will stay off of it due to Morhome for several weeks but can't wait to start using it when we return. If we decide to...
Tuckers Paving
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Reviewed in May 2015
Our driveway measurements were slightly short of the minimum amount that Hawkins requires to perform services , so they charged their minimum fee to bring the equipment and service to us. We are very rural so we found this acceptable. They did some asphalt repair needed, trimmed the encrouching...
HAWKINS ASPHALT PAVING LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
We were very pleased with the product and the price. They did it exactly when we had it scheduled. They were very good.
Ed Bradley Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in April 2012
They paved a 800 ft. driveway with a parking area at the top of it. They are a good company that does great work. They did everything they said they would. They showed up on time and cleaned up after themselves.
Deal's Paving & Excavating
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Reviewed in August 2015
Cleaned and filled cracks then 735' x 9.5' driveway applied 5-star premium sealcoat. The initial coating was unsatisfactory, but when I contacted the business, the process was repeated and applied a beautiful covering. The company stood behind its work and the reapplication was free. The initial...
Sealcoating Specialist
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Reviewed in May 2017
All the work was done with exceptional quality and professional service. Mr. Roath is an honest man who went above and beyond what was expected. I fully recommend Roath Sealcoating without any reservation.
Roath Sealcoating
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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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