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 January 2023
Fabulous as always. We’ve used RJ for multiple projects and are always pleased with the professionalism and competitive pricing. Attention to detail and cleanup after project completion are always a part of the job. We look forward to working with him on many future projects as we build our...
Rockin’M Services
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Reviewed in February 2018
I was so impressed. Their crew got right to work and got it done. The owners were easy to wotk with. The whole job looks wonderful.
M & M Asphalt Paving and Sealcoating
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Reviewed in August 2021
The service was exceptional. The team came out to give me a quote and then came out that weekend to perform the work. I needed my driveway stained and the work they did was exceptional. Highly recommend
VICANE CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very quick and knowledgeable, was able to explain the different levels of services offered and prices. The driveway was low on the priority list and in severe need of maintenance, now it looks great.
D & D Construction
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Reviewed in June 2021
I am very pleased with the work done by East Texas Asphalt. My nearly 20 year old driveway had some serious damages that needed repair. The repairs made by East Texas Asphalt exceeded my expectations. They also resealed the entire driveway and corrected other smaller areas that were...
East Texas Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in March 2014
All the workers were very clean and neat. They were all nice. They got right on the job and got it done. The price was very reasonable.
Prime Asphalt
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Reviewed in November 2020
Boswell is a crook, well known to law enforcement. He has been scamming people, mainly the elderly, since 1911. His dealings are well documented. Plus he's been in jail for sexual assault. He tricked my husband out of $5900 in June, 2020.
Boswell Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in September 2020
These people came to us, we agreed on a price for something that "came with a 5 year warranty"-they barely put any material down and left and promised to come back and can't get them to return a phone call. All the address they list for the BBB or even Angies list are post offices only. They...
A & D Asphalt
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Reviewed in March 2020
Showed up. Spread rock and oil on surface. DID NOT REMOVE GRASS OR PUT DOWN BASE. They OVERCHARGED Because they spread material themselves instead of giving an estimate for the job before hand. Grass was coming up through all the material within a week. Called them. They said they put weed...
Martin Asphalt Solutions
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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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