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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Reviewed in August 2013
He is a busy guy, so if you are obsessive about prompt call back your feathers will be ruffled. But once he confirmed the time and date of the job he blew us away. They started at 1 and were done in 3 hours and our driveway looked great and perfectly shaped! I would definitely refer my friends...
GENE'S PAVING & SEALING
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Reviewed in July 2018
Absolutely Outstanding Work! Chuck made it a point to get back to me during busy season and personally came by to quote. Within a few weeks he was able to get me in. His crew works like a well oiled machine, everyone doing their part. I can not believe how quickly everything progressed. The...
Chuck Humpreville Paving Specialist
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Reviewed in July 2019
Contractor relied to my request for an estimate and completed the job on the same day. I was very satisfied with the result and have recommended him to some of my neighbors.
DBS Asphalt Maintenance
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Reviewed in September 2019
I hired Docherty Blacktop Sealcoating to do my driveway which hadn't been done in about 4 years. I called and Hugh came out that day to give me an estimate and the work was done the following day. He will either spray or brush on the sealcoating by hand and after explaining the pros and cons I...
DBS Asphalt Maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2013
Cost came in at quote (given 4-28-12). The only glitch was that Gene was involved with a large commercial job and was unable to schedule my job until that job was completed. I could not have been happier when it was finally done. It only took one full day and looks as good today that it did when...
GENE'S PAVING & SEALING
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Reviewed in June 2011
I gave a call, and he came out exactly when he said he would. He did a wonderful job and was very honest.
GENE'S PAVING & SEALING
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Reviewed in July 2015
Chuck is a nice guy. Really cool, and was basically the only blacktop guy I met who stuck to his word. Whenever I called he answered. When he told me he'd show for the estimated he did. Everyone else jerked me around to the point that I actually put off doing the job until the following season....
Chuck Humpreville Paving Specialist
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Reviewed in April 2016
Bobby and John are seriously the best you can ask for. They have done a ton of work for me and will continue you too. They transformed my back patio into a kingdom like patio. They have done ton of landscaping around my home, they do all my lawn work as well. It is refreshing to come home and...
Kerr Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
It went great! The owner was out within 2 hrs of my initial call to give me an estimate. The price was extremely reasonable - I know how much it costs just for materials, as I used to do the job myself. I agreed, and the team was back within another hour and a half! Same Day Service! They were...
DBS Asphalt Maintenance
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Reviewed in May 2020
I definitely will be using Docherty Black Top again on my other properties and I highly recommend Docherty Black Top , They done a wonderful job on my personal home driveway , answered all my concerns and questions along they way , very personable and professional ...Great Work !!!
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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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