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 August 2024
If you want the BEST . Forget the rest! Jim is the best! I called him and he returned the call in less than 24 hrs. I needed him to look at the job and said "I have time open today". I asked when he could start (It was Tuesday), and he said "Will Friday work for you"? We talked price and he was...
JY Paving & Decorative Asphalt
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Reviewed in October 2015
They were prompt, professional and did a great job. We highly recommend them and would use them again.
Bow Paving
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Reviewed in May 2016
Larry and his crew were very professional.? Larry came out and surveyed the driveway; then proceeded to tell us he didn't need to pull up the entire driveway!? Music to our ears!? He explained exactly what he thought should be done and gave us a written quote.? Larry was in constant contact with...
M&L Asphalt Svc LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
It went very well, he was here when he said he would be, every time. He also graded out the portion of the driveway I was leaving hardpack, for no extra charge.
ARLINGTON PAVING CO
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had other estimates and J. Roy was by far the most reasonable by over $500. to $1000. Unlike many other pavers Mr. Roy was on site and did a great deal of work himself. Such as laying down the layers of black-top. The 4 man crew was friendly and hard working. The paving job they did...
J Roy Excavating & Paving
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Reviewed in December 2015
Prompt, Affordadable, GREAT communication. Chris is always there when I call him and can solve any problem with my home & property
Eastern Slope Construction
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Reviewed in November 2012
The job went so well, Mr. and Mrs. Thibodeau came out in the morning and did some prep work, dug out the area for the walkway, added sand and gravel where it was needed, even blew away leaves etc. to clean up the area, and basically got it ready so they could do the paving portion of the job....
A THIBODEAU PAVING INC
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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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