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 March 2022
Great two way communication before hiring, during, and after the construction. Mr Sullivan over-delivered on his promise of quality. 5000sq/ft driveway looks amazing and appear that it will last decades. WILL HIRE AGAIN when it’s time for routine sealing, and further expansion.
D & D Construction
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Reviewed in May 2021
Great! They worked hard, fast and were polite. Tom was very respectful that I am DEAF. The job looked great when done. We have a very long driveway and they finished the job and even did around my mailbox. That made me smile. The driveway made my husband smile. Thanks guys!!
Al's Paving
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Reviewed in April 2021
These guys are the best there is, Done a Awesome job and at a great price! I will definitely be giving these folks a call back for additional work! 100 percent satisfied...!! 🏁
Al's Paving
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Reviewed in April 2021
It went excellent as always! The job was done on time and exceeded my expectations! I will only use this company for my driveway. Strongly recommend!
Al's Paving
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Reviewed in September 2017
The road works, but does not look good. The tar under-coat is plainly visible in many places because they only put one thin layer of tar & chip stone over about half of the job vs 2 layers on half. This difference came about because I agreed to an upsell near the end of the original job. They...
ATX Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in February 2017
I think Jerome and Ollie are great people. They are aware I was (and am) disappointed in the finished look of the driveway. My reason is because they put a much thinner layer of chip stone on the back part of the driveway vs the front. There are still spots so thin (lacking chip) that the tar is...
ATX Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in August 2015
I questioned the completed job and he said that we had wait 30 days to let the chip rock settle. He would be back in 30 days to check on it and he gave me a written guarantee for 1 year. He never showed up. Three months later he is not taking my phone calls. When he finally answered my phone...
Johns 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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