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>

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Q: What are the benefits of asphalt paving over other materials?

• <div><p>Asphalt is cost-effective, quick to install, and offers longevity with proper maintenance.</p></div>

Q: How long does recycled asphalt take to harden?

• <div><p>It takes recycled asphalt 48 hours to initially harden and up to 3 months to fully cure. It&rsquo;s best to stay off of recycled asphalt for at least 48 hours, then you can walk or drive standard vehicles on it. Hold off on driving heavy trucks or equipment on it for at least 7 days. Allowing the surface to melt together and harden ensures that the surface stays durable and long-lasting. </p></div>

Q: How many types of asphalt are there?

• <div><p>Instead of a set number of types, asphalt comes in variations designed for different needs. Some are categorized by temperature&mdash;hot mix, warm mix, and cold mix. Others are sorted by composition, like dense-graded, gap-graded (such as Stone Matrix Asphalt), porous, and mastic asphalt. There are also modified versions with added compounds like polymers, rubber, or emulsions. Instead of focusing on a number, it may be more useful to understand how contractors customize asphalt for durability, climate, and traffic conditions.</p></div>

Q: What is an ideal driveway gradient?

• <div><p>An ideal driveway gradient is between 2% and 5%. Anything lower than 1% or higher than 15% can cause problems for your car or property. A driveway with less than a 1% slope increases your likelihood of flooding and water damage, while a driveway with a 15% grade or higher can be too steep for safe traveling.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
Can only say good about the work Gregg Conway did for me removing trees; leveling property and creating a driveway with Crush and Run. I am very pleased and have already recommended them for a significant tree removal. Amazing Work. Looking forward to future projects.
Conway Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2024
I found this company on Angie's. Their quote was way lower than 2 others. I have a rental house business so I asked them to quote 3 other jobs. I gave them all 4 jobs and suggested doing the smaller of the jobs first to assess their work quality. The quality of the work was phenomenal and they...
Asphalt Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2017
What a great company! Precision Paving listened to our concerns as to width and dimensions, offered suggestions and options, gave us a detailed estimate for free, and waited until we could get the two tree stumps ground out of our driveway before proceeding. They arrived on time, did a top-notch...
Precision Paving
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Reviewed in July 2017
Fireman seal coating provided me with an honest assessment and price. They were punctual, neat, and the driveway looks great. The owner even came out to insure everything was done right.
Firemen Sealcoating
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Reviewed in November 2015
The packers took 1 and 1/2 days and were very efficient and neat. They packed things to be very safe and undamaged. The movers were there the next day on time. There were 5 guys. They were very friendly and professional. They had to put loads onto a U-Haul truck and take it to their tractor...
Mover Dudes Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
Good. He came out and spread the gravel and made my driveway a lot better.
Kenney Frith Grading & Hauling
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Reviewed in May 2013
There were some drainage problems so they had to add some patches. Then it started to crack and they patched some more. The main problem is the asphalt quality is very poor and crumbles. he buys it from Carl Rose and Sons in Elkin, NC. I am witholding final judgement for now. He is coming in...
CARTER & KIRK PAVING CO
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Reviewed in May 2013
We moved into a home that had a neglected yard. A lot of cleaning out is/was needed and it resulted in huge piles of branches, leaves, etc. We called Mr. Dowd from an ad in the local paper. He gave us a more than fair estimate to pick up the debris and haul it away and was able to do the work...
Fallen Leaf Lawn Care
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Reviewed in June 2011
Provided accurate estimate. Came when he said he would. Took great care with spreading and raking gravel on driveway. Takes pride in doing a great job.
FRED D MITCHELL & SON
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Reviewed in May 2002
REQUESTED ON 2 OCCASIONS STUMPS CUT FLUSH WITH THE GROUND. COMPANY PROMISED TO RETURN AND DO THAT AS WELL AS MOVE PILE OF ROCKS UP DRIVEWAY. CALLED MANY TIMES IN 2 MONTHS. NOTHING DONE.
SAFEWAY FENCING
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