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>

Is sealcoating worth the money?

• <div><p>Sealcoating is worth the investment because it protects your driveway from damage, extending its life and the timeframe in which you need to replace it. Sealcoating costs around <b>$500</b> on average, while <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-concrete-driveway-cost.htm">replacing a driveway costs</a> about <b>$5,000</b>. Sealcoating delays the need for replacement and it also helps keep your driveway looking newer for longer. As an added bonus, sealcoating can boost your property value and curb appeal, making it worth the sealing cost once every five years.</p></div>

What if it rains after I seal my driveway?

• <div><p>Ideally, you should seal your driveway when there won’t be rain for several days, but at a minimum, there can’t be rain for at least 24 hours. If it rains shortly after you seal your driveway, the water can wash away the sealer and render your work useless. You’ll have to wait for your driveway to dry out and try applying again. Note that some sealers—like oil-based sealers or specialty fast-drying sealers—may cure faster. Ask your contractor for information on timing before the install, and if there’s rain in the forecast, postpone the job.</p></div>

What type of maintenance does an asphalt parking lot require compared to the other types?

• <div><p>To maintain their strength, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-asphalt-driveway.htm">asphalt driveways and parking lots</a> need to be sealcoated once every two to five years. You may also need to reapply paint striping every few years as it fades to ensure drivers can safely navigate the parking lot.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
We decided to go with Diamond Pavers because Jose was very customer focused and within our budget. Jose answered all of our questions and worked well with my mother who was in charge of the project. We had our whole back and front yards, and driveway redone, mainly with pavers. We are happy with...
Diamond Pavers
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Reviewed in August 2024
Masath Delgado the owner of a1 Power Wash did an excellent job of power washing not only my garden shed but also also all of the pavers in my driveway which were very dirty. In fact, he did such a good job that I then hired him to paint and restore the patio and an old storage unit in my back...
A1 Power Wash
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Reviewed in August 2024
We are extremely happy with how our front yard driveway improvement project turned out. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, thanks to the consistent communication and professionalism of the team. We were kept in the loop about any changes or issues that arose, which made us...
Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2020
Very impressed with the professionalism of GPI Builders. We are very happy with the quality of the work that was done in our driveway, we are so happy with the way our driveway looks now. The timeliness of the work, they actually finished earlier than projected which has not been our...
GPI Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2019
Thanks to Carlos and Orestige Landscaping our house is the best looking one on our block. We had Prestige Landscaping install pavers on our driveway and walkway and install artificial grass to replace our lawns. It was a pleasure to work with his very professional and congenial work staff. We...
Prestige Landscaping Company
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Reviewed in July 2014
I was very impressed and thankful for their quick and responsive service. I needed my attic cleaned on rather short notice because of my schedule and other work being performed. They were the first to get back to me to schedule an estimate, they scheduled the quickest estimate and got me my...
Bay Area Rodent Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2013
They did a great job with what they had to work with. He stated that we will eventually need to replace the driveway.
AAA Sealcoating & Paving
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Reviewed in May 2013
We finally decided to upgrade a parking area in front of our house. After considering different options, we decided to go with pavers to match our driveway. We dealt with David Alfaro at Ideal Engineering and the overall experience was great. He came out, gave an estimate and was able to start...
IDEAL LANDSCAPE & CONCRETE
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Reviewed in July 2009
We had an excellent experience. Jerry Shaffer, the contractor, gave us a detailed estimate and took all the time we needed to select the color and type of tile. He was professional, with a folder containing a copy of his contractor's license, his insurance information and a list of previous...
Shadowfax Roofing & Solar Inc
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Reviewed in July 2009
He did an excellent job. He and his helper came and did it in half a day. We installed it so the water would flow out and down the driveway if needed.
Action Plumbing
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