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: How often do you need to seal a driveway?

• <div><p>You should plan on sealing your driveway about <b>once every five years</b>, although you should plan to do it once every three years if your area experiences frequent rain or snow. Sealing your driveway protects it from moisture, UV rays, and chemicals from your car, like motor oil and antifreeze. If you find that your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-driveway-stain-removal.htm">driveway stains</a> easily or appears to be cracking or fading, you may want to schedule a sealing service regardless of when you last sealed it.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance can prevent future asphalt deterioration?

• <div><p>Regular sealing, drainage management, and debris removal help prevent asphalt deterioration, protecting and extending surface life.</p></div>

Q: What are the three main types of asphalt?

• <div><p>The three most common types of asphalt are hot asphalt, MC cold mix, and UPM asphalt. Hot asphalt is used most often for paving and patching roadways while it&rsquo;s hot and workable. MC cold mix asphalt cures more slowly than hot asphalt, but it can be used for temporary patches and repairs in low-traffic areas. UPM is also used cold, but it can be used as a longer-term fix, usable in almost any conditions at almost any temperature.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to wait 24 hours for caulk to dry?

• <div><p>Yes. If the instructions on the label tell you to wait 24 hours, you should wait for the full amount of time before continuing on with the rest of your project (or showing and bathing if you caulked in your bathroom). If you don&rsquo;t give caulk time to fully dry, it may not cure or adhere correctly. In that case, you&rsquo;ll be replacing that new caulk a lot sooner than you want to. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
Derek’s crew installed a low voltage electric gate across our driveway with code pads. They did a great job, clean and tidy, and just what we wanted. We are very pleased.
Green Hills Construction
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Reviewed in January 2021
Bautista Masonry built two stone pillars at the end of our driveway. We are incredibly happy with the results and would definitely hire them again.
Bautista Masonry
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Reviewed in March 2020
I highly recommend Curbcrete, even though my project was small Bill made time for my repairs. Curbcrete estimate was reasonable, Bill was the only contractor that contacted me. Bill and his employees were very professional and were great to work with. Bill walked me through the work area and...
CurbCrete USA, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
They did not return my call, they messed up my driveway, and their owner flipped me off.
ABCDE Paving and Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Dave and his team were amazing, they arrived just as promised, quietly got to work and by the time I had realized that they were there they had already removed the downed branches. They quickly got the damaged limb down and were kind enough to take down a neighboring dead branch so that it...
Firschings Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2014
We had a gravel driveway for several years, and we wanted it paved, as well as creating a flat spot for our kids to ride their skateboards and play basketball. I went with Sutter Paving because of the excellent reviews on Angie's List, and wasn't disappointed. In order to save money, I opted...
SUTTER PAVING
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Reviewed in September 2010
The installation crew was on time, courteous, & knowledgeable. Overall excellent job. They cleaned up completely at the end of each day (even cleaned the sawdust out of my neighbors driveway)
Clear Choice Windows & Doors
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Reviewed in February 2006
Steve, the owner, was the easiest to reach of the 3 exhibitors that I called and was the most prompt at going out to the site to take a look and make a bid. He was able to fit in the excavation within 5 days of our conversation, and had the most reasonable bid - the next closest was about $300...
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