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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Last update on August 21, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home.
Omega Development LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Can not say enough good things!! Luis and crew not only ripped and repaved my driveway, they installed edge drainage pipes stone and topsoil, plus installed belgian block curbing in 3 odd spots. Because we were doing this in the hottest time of the year, Luis was very specific about...
P&M Paving Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
one day crushed stone driveway landscaping, great crew, no hidden fees beautiful job on a driveway that needed work
John Spector Landscape Design
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Reviewed in November 2016
Excellent - they did a great job on both the sealcoating and gravel repair. Driveway looks new and has nice feel to it when driving on it. Whole company was great - person that set up estimate, the estimator and the team that did the work - on-time and very professional. Definitely would use...
Greenway Paving
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Reviewed in June 2016
I hired Cummings Construction to tear up my old 85-feet long asphalt driveway and lay a new asphalt driveway along the lower half only (the top half was laid in pavers by someone else). I got a fair price and Bob and his crew arrived when they said they would and worked very quickly. A month...
Cummings Construction Service LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
Don is very responsive and prompt. This driveway is a horseshoe that is uphill and curved on both sides. Several plowing services have just turned it down over the years! Don accepted the challenge and did a great job! The area down by the street is clear and nothing was left in the street. ...
Don Curtis Plowing
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Reviewed in September 2015
Hiring this company was a "HUGE MISTAKE " and a learning experience. This company has no knowledge in driveway paving. I am now in the process of taking this company to court due to the horrible driveway they left me with. The driveway was left with cracks "which they tried to conceal with extra...
Florentino R&E Construction LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Shortly after completion I noticed they pitched the walkway on the side of the house and front of house towards the house and the foundation. This causes water to flow directly towards house from the front walk and side walkway causing flooding. Essentially their improper grading causes all the...
Affatato Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in February 2015
We use Evergreen (run by John Pantan) for both lawn and snowplowing. We have a long and steep driveway and they are great at being there when the snow is over 3 inches and sanding as well.
Evergreen Property Associates LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Excellent responsive service on clearing a very long 600 feet driveway. Sections are very steep and require plowing up the grade. Chuck came back to clear wind driven snow banks the following day at no charge. I have utilized his services for landscaping and he is excellent, knowledgeable with...
Chuck Hull Landscaping Contractor
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At GHL Masonry we build patios, retaining walls, driveways, outdoor kitchens, and much more. We have experience working with concrete, brick and pavers. We do all this while not breaking the budget.

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At GHL Masonry we build patios, retaining walls, driveways, outdoor kitchens, and much more. We have experience working with concrete, brick and pavers. We do all this while not breaking the budget.

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