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 thick should an asphalt driveway be?

<div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How long does asphalt last?

<div><p>An <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-an-asphalt-driveway-last.htm">asphalt driveway should last 25 to 30 years</a>, 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.</p></div>

Q: What is the price per square foot of asphalt?

<div><p>An <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-asphalt-driveway.htm">asphalt driveway costs</a> about <b>$7 to $15 per square foot</b>, 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 <b>$4,740</b>. </p></div>

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Last update on August 05, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
It was awesome, They were able to get there that day I called and get it done right. Great guys! Would use and recommend again.
A1 Asphalt Paving and Seal Coating
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent job from start to finish. All equipment arrived at the exact time given. Job completed in 4 hours. Very professional and excellent customer service. Expensive project; but very satisfied.
All American Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in May 2017
This is the second time I have used American Paving and I would highly recommend them. I needed the drive done quickly and they responded very quickly and were very professional. They were excellent and the finished product was very good.
All American Paving & Sealcoating LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
My driveway had many cracks. I called Bill Sudlow and he immediately sent out his business manager. I was given a quote that I thought was reasonable. We came up with a time he could replace my driveway. His crew came out and removed the old concreter and poured the driveway. Everything was...
Sudlow Concrete
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Reviewed in August 2023
Ed's Paving did a great job on the commercial building. Everything I asked them to do was completed in a reasonable amount of time. I had some drainage problems they were able to resolve. I would highly recommend Paving for price and work completed.
Ed's Paving & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in April 2023
Fantastic service. They do what they say they are going to do, which is hard to come by these days. They even came back and fixed a couple spots that were damaged after install, and it was nothing related to anything they did wrong. We plan on finishing some other areas with them in the future.
TH & Sons Paving
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Reviewed in December 2017
Our initial contact was for an estimate for cleaning and sealng tile. Process was professionally explained and an agreed upon time was set by Joe. Michael showed up right on time, called as promised and did an amazing job in a matter of a few hours!! We could not be more pleased!!! We have...
Sir Grout Atlanta
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