What questions should you ask an asphalt driveway contractor?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>How many years of experience do you have?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</p></li><li><p>Do you have worker’s compensation?</p></li><li><p>Do you use subcontractors on your projects?</p></li><li><p>Do you clean up after the job is done?</p></li><li><p>Who is responsible for any damage to lawn or landscaping?</p></li><li><p>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you give free estimates?</p></li><li><p>What is the timeline for completion?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle change orders?</p></li><li><p>Can you provide at least three references?</p></li><li><p>Can I see some of the work you’ve done?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How do I know if the asphalt is fully cured?

• <div><p>When asphalt cures, it typically changes from a very dark black hue to a lighter, more matte gray color. Cured asphalt also won’t be tacky or sticky to the touch or emit any odors from the asphalt mix. Additionally, the surface of fully cured asphalt won’t deform under any pressure.</p></div>

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Q: Can you put asphalt over loose dirt?

• <div><p>This creates a risk for your driveway to fail after <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/asphalt-curing-time.htm">asphalt curing</a> because it doesn't have a lasting bond with the surface. In order to get asphalt to perform as intended, it's necessary to prepare the dirt surface correctly first. The loose soil base under the new driveway must be compacted until it is stable enough to support the weight of the asphalt. </p></div>

Q: How long does an asphalt milling driveway last?

• <div><p>With proper maintenance, asphalt milling driveways can last 30 years or more. Over time, you&rsquo;ll need to regularly sealcoat your driveway. You should also have your driveway inspected every few years and make any repairs as soon as they are necessary; this will prolong the lifespan of your driveway.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a roadway and a street?

• <div><p>Think of the street as a way to capture all the elements on either side of the road, including the road&mdash;a street encompasses the homes or other buildings, the trees, and the road of a given area as defined by the beginning and end of the street on a map. A roadway, however, is the component of the street where cars travel.</p></div>

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Last update on October 19, 2023

Reviewed in October 2023
Eagle Plumbing was great! They came a few weeks ago to give us an estimate on repairing a main water line under the driveway. They came back yesterday to perform the repair. They were professional and courteous. The work they did was excellent! They even patched the concrete in the driveway....
Eagle Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2023
The driveway has several bare spots showing where the tar hardened before the rock chips were laid down. It was a cold day and I believe Anthony will make it right in the future after I let him know. The Mark of a true business person is they keep their word. So far I am happy to recommend this...
Seal Right Specialist
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Reviewed in June 2020
Their work is outstanding. /they worked tirelessly to do the job. They arrived on time and finished the job in one day. Their work included the reclaiming of gravel for my driveway. They repositioned it as part of the job.
APS Chip Seal & Paving
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Reviewed in January 2020
We had our asphalt shingle roof replaced and I was extremely impressed with the craftsmanship of the job and the professionalism in which Elvis (company owner) conducted business. I can't stress enough how Elvis kept in contact through the entire process to make sure that we were happy with...
Diversified Building and Development, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Reliable sealed our asphalt driveway on a very windy, chilly November 19. Since it was too cold this late in the year to use a brush-on sealant, they had to use a spray-on sealant. Peter clearly warned us ahead of time that the driveway would look very shiny with the spray-on sealant, and...
Reliable Paving
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Reviewed in November 2015
The owner came and gave me an estimate, fully explaining the scope of the service and who would do the work (mostly women who had formerly worked in the hospitality industry). We agreed on a date and time, but on that day, the service called at 8:00 am to say they would be late. Somehow, the...
Sierra Vista Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2015
Would recommend. Our only complaint is that their truck left a fairly large oil spot in our driveway.
Roto-Rooter
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Reviewed in July 2015
Following my inability to find a local provider to chip seal my driveway, <br /> I located SLENDER PAVING in Tucson, AZ. Slender Paving completed <br /> a chip seal of my driveway, which is approximately 0.1 mile in length, <br /> in less than one day. The crew was professional, careful of...
Slender Paving
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Reviewed in December 2012
To begin with, the contractor was very friendly and went over our requests and the plans thoroughly. Although we were sometimes not home becausemy husband was under treatment for cancer, we kept in close contact by phone, and meeting him at the house. <br /> The entire project was completed in...
McKenna Construction Concrete & Landscaping
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APS Chip Seal & Paving

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"Driveway is done!! They took it from a camper on grass and rocks, falling apart driveway, crumbling parking pad to a gorgeous solid camper pad, parking pad, flat, no standing water on the driveway area. Leonard and the entire crew was the friendliest, most professional group, they worked hard, showed up when agreed on, finished quickly and gave me a “walk around” to make sure it met my standards before leaving. I got to meet the owner several times, he treated us like he’d known us forever each time we talked. I would definitely recommend APS Chip Seal & Paving."

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"Anthony and his crew were on time and did a fantastic job! They didn't leave until the job was completed. We have a hilltop driveway and all I can tell you was WOW, what a beautiful driveway I have now because of Seal Right. Thank you Anthony!"

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"Anthony came to our home and took a great deal of time measuring our approximate 400 ft driveway. He sent a quote the same night, and we agreed to the quote based on two things. First, we felt the quote was reasonable. In the quote he included each step of his process and how much time it would take. Secondly, Anthony made sure we had no questions and that we had proper expectations for when the job was finished. My husband and I really appreciated this. When the job was done, we were very satisfied and continue to be a week later. We are moving to another home and if we have any needs that his company can fulfill, we will not hesitate to call him. He's an A+ company in our book!"

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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

This creates a risk for your driveway to fail after asphalt curing because it doesn't have a lasting bond with the surface. In order to get asphalt to perform as intended, it's necessary to prepare the dirt surface correctly first. The loose soil base under the new driveway must be compacted until it is stable enough to support the weight of the asphalt.

With proper maintenance, asphalt milling driveways can last 30 years or more. Over time, you’ll need to regularly sealcoat your driveway. You should also have your driveway inspected every few years and make any repairs as soon as they are necessary; this will prolong the lifespan of your 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?

Think of the street as a way to capture all the elements on either side of the road, including the road—a street encompasses the homes or other buildings, the trees, and the road of a given area as defined by the beginning and end of the street on a map. A roadway, however, is the component of the street where cars travel.

When asphalt cures, it typically changes from a very dark black hue to a lighter, more matte gray color. Cured asphalt also won’t be tacky or sticky to the touch or emit any odors from the asphalt mix. Additionally, the surface of fully cured asphalt won’t deform under any pressure.

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