Anyone know about Asphalt paving?

[Little6pack]

Anyone in the industry? Anything to ask or look for. I am up north so they use asphalt. Concrete would be way too $$.

I want to get my driveway done & add 3 more space to right side.

The quotes are from $2500 to $3500.

The $2500 quote is a 1 1/2 inch lay over
the current 2 car driveway & right side add on for 3 more cars. 3 to 5" base & 3" paving.

the other quote (different company) is for $3500 is ripping up old driveway plus right side add on. Doing all over with new 6" base. The guy never stated how much on the asphalt.

 

[VernLee]

You generaly get what you pay for, make sure you check some of the other jobs your paver has done, I know from experience, the thicker the better, I once had a job done for half the price any body else wanted, guess what I got a half $ss job done.
good luck.

 

[Captain Mark]

Yes, be sure and get references. AND get the asphalt sealed! I paid a guy to asphalt my driveway, plus seal it. He paved it, but ever sealed it. Now my driveway is coming apart a little at a time.

 

[galoush]

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Ive done some asphalt patches for a commercial contract with my buddies const. co . The patches were as big as 4 driveways it was at Northrop/Grumman . I belive Blue stone should be used under the asphalt , thats what the patches had i dont know if the driveway guys use that though . Also depending on the asphalt plant it comes out of its easier to put down and looks smoother . other than that im a Fireman so how the hell do i know