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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Last update on August 24, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Carl and Kyle of Guarco Construction did a great job of replacing and expanding our asphalt driveway. The project also required installing a channel drain to correct the years long issue of rainwater running into our garage. The work they’ve done corrected this issue and we couldn’t be...
Guarco Construction Driveway Paving & Snow Removal
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Reviewed in August 2015
Originally came last fall to seal the driveway. In the spring the driveway started to peel, called them up to have them come and take a look at the driveway. He did say there was a problem with the materiel and that he would contact the vendor, but assured me that he would take care of the issue...
Jcc driveway sealing
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Reviewed in November 2013
4/23/2010 On the first visit by the owner of this company, I agreed to contract them. He introduced himself as Mike, asked for a down payment which I provided. First mistake. He asked me to make the check out to Frank Mitchell, not Mike ? He immediately drove to my bank and cashed the...
A1 Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in October 2013
Great work on repairs to driveway. Bad sections were cut out and new asphalt put in. Very professional job. Will be using their services again soon for another driveway!
A+ Asphalt Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2012
This is the second residential paving job highland has done for me. He was first recommended to me by a contrator that did work for years back and no longer did residential paving. The first job was done three years ago and still looks fine. In both cases a good base was laid and they let it...
Highland Paving & Construction Llc
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Reviewed in April 2012
Paul gave us the estimate, after he had carefully measured the area and marveled at the size of that turning pad. The crew came a couple of weeks later to remove the old pavement and grade the driveway bed. About six weeks later they were back with their machines to lay the new pavement, with...
Morin Paving Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
They did it a couple of years ago and it still looks brand new. They do a lot of driveways in this area. The guy really knew his stuff. The driveway butts up against the house. He payed attention to the slope going away from the house. He paid attention to detail. The price was fine. We did not...
BREWER PAVING LLC
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