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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*The Angi rating for Asphalt Driveway Service companies in Buffalo, NY is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Asphalt Driveway Service needs.

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Last update on August 08, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Wayne and his team were prompt, hardworking and cleaned up the job site perfectly! He explained everything and answered all my questions. Most importantly, he was the only contractor out of 4 that called me back to do the work. You can tell he has been in the business for several years as he...
Tuff Kote Asphalt
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Reviewed in May 2017
Excellent. The job was completed before schedule. Communication with the company was outstanding. The company provided an estimate and a professional job. Highly recommended.
Allstate Roofing & More LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
They were pretty easy to work with. They took care most of the paperwork and then just told us what parts that we needed to do and they were really familiar with laws and things like that so it was really helpful. They were also really flexible because part of our driveway had been painted in...
Asphalt Engineering
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Reviewed in May 2023
J andD sealtech paved my rather large complex driveway and did an excellent job, Reasonably priced, kept in constant communication, showed up on time and finished on time. Highly recommended. John from North Collins.
J&D's Seal Tech
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Reviewed in October 2021
Ballou paving tore out and installed a driveway at a different location for us 9 years ago and did a great job. We decided to go with them again, this time with a project 4 times larger. I wanted to make sure it was installed before winter came and confidently paid a substantial deposit to...
Ballou Paving And Sealing
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Reviewed in November 2020
I cannot say enough about my experience with Kingsview. Always available, always helpful and professional. They took down and old barn, removed its concrete foundation and prepped the area, then blacktopped a driveway and new pad for a replacement shed. They handled everything from pulling he...
KINGSVIEW PAVING & EXCAVATING
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Reviewed in May 2008
They were great, they explained everything they were going to do, and even cleaned up the extra asphalt out of my grass. I am just so glad I found a good responsive company that I could trust and their work was absolutely wonderful. If I had to have my driveway done again I would call them in a...
GAUTHIER BLACKTOP INC
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Reviewed in July 2006
Ken Young Paving did an excellent job. They put a blacktop driveway in for me and it turned out really nice. I would use them again.
Ken Young Paving, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2011
All I know is that when I call them up they just have to price the work on my driveway because they already have the dimensions. I just tell them to come on a certain day and they just come when I am gone. I spent maybe $90 on that service.
Baughman Magic Seal Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Autumn Paving is great! The final cost was as per the estimate. They arrived timely, were very professional, cleaned up after themselves and complete the job in a timely manner. I would highly recommend them!!
Autumn Paving Inc
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Asphalt driveway pros in Buffalo

Buffalo Topsoil & Paving

Buffalo Topsoil & Paving

Customers say: Quick response

25 local quotes requested

5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jeff was super helpful and wanted to make sure my daughter and I are set up for success! I cannot thank them enough!"

Marissa W on July 2024

"Jeff was super helpful and wanted to make sure my daughter and I are set up for success! I cannot thank them enough!"

Marissa W on July 2024

#1 Roofing & Driveway Co.

3012 Niagara Street

4.60(

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#1 Roofing & Driveway Co.

3012 Niagara Street

4.60(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We specialize in all flat roof systems; silicone, torch down edpm, glue down. We do commerciall and residential shingles roofs. Gutters, painting, power washing, driveway repair , digou, and full asphalt driveway installation. We are a family owned business, and we take pride in our work and customer satisfaction. No job is too big or to small, and if we can't do it, we will find someone who can..

"Very professional and quality work"

Jerry C on September 2024

"Very professional and quality work"

Jerry C on September 2024

Radesi Properties

35 Westchester Boulevard

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Radesi Properties

35 Westchester Boulevard

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I offer any residential or commercial services or help with contractors that need any type of service needed with a skid steer. I own my equipment out right so their is no overhead costs. I am self employed. I do not have employees, but I am not afraid to pull out a rake or shovel and get dirty to get the job done.

Small family owned construction company, specializing in excavation, and clearing projects. I have work as an operating engineer for 6 years now on large projects such as the bills stadium and the Buffalo Airport. Before that I dug pools, ponds, amd did clearing projects for one of the largest farms in Erie County.

Maloney Paving & General Contracting LLC

9420 Demunda Ave

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Maloney Paving & General Contracting LLC

9420 Demunda Ave

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Asphalt paving, driveways, parking lots. conscientious employees. Over 20 years experience.

Piedmont Equipment Inc

695 Atlantic Ave

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Piedmont Equipment Inc

695 Atlantic Ave

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Free onsite estimate

Oil Storage Tank Removal & Installation Specialist's "We can dig it, drill it, or move it!" Piedmont Equipment INC has over 40 years experience in Oil Tank & Pump removal and installation in Rochester, NY, Monroe County and New York State. We are licensed, bonded & insured in New York State and the City of Rochester. We are a registered NYS DEC Waste Transporter with a valid NYS Waste Transportation PART 364 permit. Offering both Commercial and Residential Services Additional Services offered: Heating oil storage tanks services: above/ underground petroleum tanks, Environmental Evaluation & Spill Remediation, Excavation Services & clean up, Spill Cleanups, Soil Testing, Boiler Demolition, Special Equipment Contracting, Natural Disaster Cleanup, Drilling, Crash truck Rental's, Road Plate services and Rental's, Trucking: hauling of material, delivery or equipment transportation, DEC waste transportation

Lakeeffect Services LLC

159 Young St

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Lakeeffect Services LLC

159 Young St

2.00(

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Customers say: Terrific value

9 years of experience

Full Landscaping Service, Specialize in Retaining Wall Design and Installation, New Bed Design, and All Concrete Flatwork

"They came once when we had our first snow - after midnight. When I called the owners to suggest that was not acceptable in the neighborhood, I was told they couldn't control what their contracted workers did!! In January, when we had a foot of snow, nobody came at all. I called several times and left messages. They were total no shows. I had paid for the entire season."

VIRGINIA P on September 2019

Full Landscaping Service, Specialize in Retaining Wall Design and Installation, New Bed Design, and All Concrete Flatwork

VIRGINIA P on September 2019

Residential/Commercial sealcoating Sealcoating is used to fill in the porous areas of asphalt and concrete pavement in order to prevent deterioration from water or chemicals. This is especially important in areas like Niagara/Erie County that are subject to a freeze/thaw cycle. Due to the porous nature of unsealed or fresh asphalt, your 1st coating service is critical to the longevity of your driveway or parking lot. Asphalt Repair Crack Filling Parking Lot Striping Snow Plowing Offsite Snow Removal Salting Snow Blowing / Shoveling

Premier Blacktop and Landscape

1221 Maple Rd

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Premier Blacktop and Landscape

1221 Maple Rd

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Premier provides the following services to all WNY: - Weekly & Bi Weekly Lawn Care - Hardscape Services (Patios, Retaining Walls, and Walkways) - Landscaping & Grading - Blacktop & Sealing Services We treat every property like it is our own. Premier makes sure the job is not finished until the customer is 100% satisfied. Here at Premier we have over 20 years in experience in the industries of Landscaping and Blacktop.

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FAQs for asphalt driveway service projects in Buffalo, NY

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.