Asphalt Driveways: what to compare before hiring
Compare asphalt repair, resurfacing, replacement, sealcoating, drainage, base prep, and curb or garage transitions.
Driveway projects attach to curb appeal, drainage, concrete, masonry, snow regions, and pre-sale exterior work.
Common asphalt driveways projects
Asphalt driveway replacement
Resurfacing
Sealcoating
Crack repair
Driveway widening
What changes the scope
Driveway size and thickness
Base condition and drainage
Removal and disposal of old asphalt
Edges, apron, slope, and access for equipment
When it is worth calling a asphalt contractor pro
Cracks are widening or alligatoring
Water pools near the garage or foundation
The driveway has sunken areas
Sealcoating no longer hides structural wear
Questions to ask before you book
- Is this repair, resurfacing, or full replacement?
- What base depth and asphalt thickness are included?
- How will drainage and edges be handled?
- When can cars park on it after installation?
Keep the scope clean
Ask each company to price the same work, with materials, labor, access, cleanup, disposal, permits, and warranty separated. That makes the lowest quote easier to inspect and the highest quote easier to challenge.
Unlock the hiring checklist
Use this before you call an asphalt contractor, so you know what to ask and what to avoid.
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