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 20, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Great. Timely, organized, and far less expensive than the other quote we received. The John Cooper team clearly has this down to a science. They were easy to work with and our driveway looks great. We actually get compliments on it 🤷🏽‍♀️. Would definitely recommend and in fact have.
JOHN COOPER PAVING & SEALING, INC.
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Reviewed in August 2025
These guys are the Michelangelo of driveways — true perfectionists with an eye for detail. John, the owner, was hands-on from start to finish, making sure everything was done right. The result is flawless, and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend!
CUSTOM ASPHALT PAVING
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Reviewed in July 2025
Matt and his team were great. They showed up right on time and did a great job. I will definitely have him come back.
Easternway Sealcoating
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Reviewed in July 2025
5 Stars , Fantastic crew, everybody working to accomplish the goal. Happy, clean, nobody stopped from beginning to end. Diffently a 5 Star company. Forman came to make sure I was 100% Satisfied.Total pleasure from beginning to end. Great prices $$
Custom Paving
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Reviewed in July 2025
Dino and son installed our new driveway. We were very pleased with the whole process from the initial contact to the final product. Dino would always return our calls, promptly too, which was impressive since that is hard to find nowadays. It was a smooth well-organized process where all the...
DINO AND SON'S PAVING
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Reviewed in June 2025
AWESOME!! Timely, efficient, and overall excellent work! We had a crumbly old driveway with a huge dirt area that would fill with water. Bob and his crew came in with all the equipment and went to town! By noon, our driveway was the talk of the neighborhood! Seriously, we have had so many...
GOT PAVEMENT NEEDS
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Reviewed in May 2025
Parsons repaved our double drive The original was over 50 years old!. The result was amazing, siding to protect my garden was an added bonus. Based on the result, we also had Parsons put in a new front walkway. Very timely, professional and friendly. Thank you!
Parsons Paving Inc
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Asphalt driveway pros in Boston

Genesis Utilities Corporation

119 East Elm Ave

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Genesis Utilities Corporation

27 years of experience

Excavation work, foundation digging for additions & new homes. Family owned business. Any type of ground work.

Triple E Paving and Landscaping

50 Harvard Street

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Triple E Paving and Landscaping

50 Harvard Street

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Give us a call today for your landscaping needs!

"Great. Eddy was very professional, reasonably priced and pleasant to deal with. He was timely with a visit and proposal and conscientious about doing the job per my instructions. I would definitely hire Eddy again."

Jim S on November 2019

Give us a call today for your landscaping needs!

Jim S on November 2019

New Looks Home Improvement

681 Tremont St

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New Looks Home Improvement

681 Tremont St

2.56(

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Customers say: Terrific value

27 years of experience

New Looks Home Improvement is your one stop for all of your home improvement needs. From kitchen and bathroom remodeling to property management, we meet the diverse needs of our residential and commercial customers in the greater Boston area. Our expert craftspeople abide by the Three Cs - Clean, Courteous and Consistent. We’re a BBB-approved and Environmental Protection Agency-certified contractor, so you can feel secure that you are getting the best service and standard of safety!

Framingham Asphalt & Maintenance Corp

2 Yale St

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Framingham Asphalt & Maintenance Corp

2 Yale St

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63 years of experience

Since our inception, we have established ourselves as a respected leader in concrete and asphalt paving, sealing and maintenance in the Ashland and Middlesex County areas. More than 50 years of success can be attributed to our quality workmanship, superior customer service, and the use of only the best in federally specified products and materials! Some of our specialties include: Concrete and Asphalt Installation, Concrete Cutting, Grading, Slab Laying and Seal Coating to name a few.

Precision Sealcoating LLC

43 Ridgewood Rd

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Precision Sealcoating LLC

FULL PAVING AND SEALCOATING COMPANY COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!!

Concord Tree & Landscape

112 Frye St.

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Concord Tree & Landscape

112 Frye St.

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Customers say: Quick response

Concord, Massachusett's best value in landscape design, construction and maintenance

16 years of experience

Our Company is eqiuped with 3 Employees, The right tools to do the job. Also we are fast, Professional, and Efficient. We will beat any price guaranteed.

Mclaughlin Building and Contracting Inc

76 Winn St

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Mclaughlin Building and Contracting Inc

76 Winn St

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37 years of experience

Mclaughlin Building and Contracting serving Boston and all of the surrounding towns and cities. Here at Mclaughlin Building and Contracting there's no job to big or too small for our guys to handle. We are currently serving residential,business and all customers in between. "It's a fact great work and great prices keep our customers coming back"

22 years of experience

Full Service Excavation company, large and small excavators, loader, bulldozers, backhoes and skid steers, Ten Wheelers, Tri axles and dump trailers. Residential and commercial

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FAQs for asphalt driveway service projects in Boston, MA

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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