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 much does commercial asphalt paving cost?

• <div><p>Costs range from $3 to $7 per square foot, depending on the area size and project scope.</p></div>

Q: Can I pave my own driveway?

• <div><p>While paving a driveway is possible to do as a DIY project, we don&rsquo;t recommend it. Hiring a driveway professional to pave it will ensure that your driveway looks neat and clean and lasts for years to come, and it will also prevent a weak driveway and, potentially, damage to your foundation. Paving a driveway requires heavy machinery, and while you can rent the equipment needed, operating it close to your garage slab or around your home&rsquo;s foundation can crack it and lead to structural issues. </p></div>

Q: Are blacktop and asphalt the same thing?

• <div><p>Asphalt is not the same thing as blacktop. Blacktop is a type of asphalt, but contains less bitumen, making it less durable than asphalt. Asphalt is a better option for major highways, streets, and driveways, while blacktop is more suitable to playgrounds. </p></div>

Q: What are the parts of the driveway approach?

• <div><p>A driveway approach is the part of a driveway where the public road meets the private driveway. This section contains several key elements, including the driveway apron, the curb cut, and the end slope. Depending on the slope of the driveway, this area may also contain the trench drain. </p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
Terrible ending. It was beautiful at first. Then within 6 months my 150 yard, $5000, white stone driveway washed out into the street. The owner, Marcus never returned my calls for assistance.
Precision Excavating Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
McFly came by as requested and gave us a very competitive bid. The work was done on time and to our satisfaction. They communicated very well with us and did a walk thru at the end of the job. We highly recommend McFly for pressure washing the house, driveway and sidewalks.
McFly Pressure Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Not only did he finish on time, but he did a very good job cleaning up my driveway.
ETX Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in April 2023
I hired this company to install my driveway and seal coat it. I chose this company based on their website stating they install an attractive driveway and it would be the blackest, and smoothest driveway around. The seal coating is unevenly spread. Thick (smooth) in areas and thin (porous) in...
Ultimate Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in October 2022
Antonio and Sergio drove from Tyler to Longview to give us a quote the day we contacted them. We accepted the quote and in a week were ready for the job to begin. Within three days, we were looking at a beautifully crafted new driveway. Everything was handled professionally from the prompt phone...
Diaz Concrete Specialist, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
David @ David's Affordable Asphalt was very professional and nice to work with. He went above and beyond and got the project done quickly. Would highly recommend him and look forward to working with him in the future.
David's Affordable Asphalt
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Reviewed in August 2020
The driveway looks great. They couldn't help work being delayed because of rain. However, I do think the workers could have replaced my drain spout, hose, and bricks I had around flower boxes. They had plenty of time the last afternoon.
Joiner Concrete
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Reviewed in January 2016
10 minutes after I hit the send button to set up an appointment, Jim from Clean Cut Roofing called me and we made an appointment for the same day. Clean Cut and Jim delivered on every point they promised me. The wind damage to my roof, the insurance claim, and the replacement of my roof by Clean...
A & A Electrical Services
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Reviewed in February 2012
There was a tornado in March of 2010. We had to replace the entire roof on our house and on a separate office building. We did not particularly care for their service. They were really quick in getting us a bid and letting us choose shingles, but they took a lot longer than they said they would...
ABC Roofing
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