Frequently Asked Questions

HomeGuide puts driveway resurfacing at about $3 to $7 per square foot and a simple overlay at $1 to $3, noting that resurfacing a sound surface saves about 20 to 30 percent compared with replacement. Angi's range is wider, $3 to $20. Patching and edge work before the overlay add to the total, and your written bid is the price.

Asphalt is usually cheaper up front. Angi lists asphalt at $7 to $15 per square foot and concrete at $8 to $18 in its main comparison. Concrete generally lasts longer; asphalt needs sealing every few years but is easier to repair and resurface.

At HomeGuide's national range of $5 to $12 or more per square foot, 2,000 square feet works out to roughly $10,000 to $24,000 before extras like tear-out, soft-ground repair or drainage. Large, simple areas often price toward the lower end per square foot; curves and slopes add 15 to 30 percent.

Concrete, typically. Cost guides give asphalt driveways about 15 to 30 years and concrete lots 30 to 40 years. On shifting ground, asphalt's flexibility and easy repair can make up some of that difference.

It is the machine that lays hot-mix asphalt. Trucks dump the mix into its hopper, and it spreads the asphalt at an even width and depth, with a heated screed that gives a smooth surface. A roller then compacts the mat while it is still hot.

It depends on the damage. Hot rubberized sealant for working cracks, hot-mix asphalt for potholes and patches, and saw-cut full-depth replacement when the base has failed. Bagged cold patch is a temporary fix that rarely lasts.

It depends on the scope, especially at the curb and approach. The city requires contractors to register through its e-portal before their first permit, and it holds the homeowner responsible for making sure permits are pulled. We confirm requirements with the city before scheduling.

HomeGuide's national range is about $5 to $12 or more per square foot, and Angi's is $7 to $15. HomeGuide puts a 600-square-foot driveway at $3,000 to $7,200. Removal and soft-ground repair move the number, and the written bid is your price.

Most residential driveways take one to three days of work: removal and base on the first day or two, paving on the last. Then you wait a few days before driving on it.

Yes, on your property. If you want the curb cut itself widened, that is work at the street, and we confirm with the city what it requires first.

Because it is the biggest factor in how long a driveway lasts, and it is the easiest thing to skimp on. Listing it lets you compare bids fairly.

HomeAdvisor's national range is $400 to $1,130 per space, about $2 to $4.50 per square foot for asphalt. Their 100-space example is about $75,000. Base work and drainage change the price lot by lot.

HomeAdvisor lists asphalt at $2 to $4.50 per square foot with a 20 to 30 year life, and concrete at $4 to $7 with 30 to 40 years. Many lots use asphalt for parking and concrete for dumpster pads.

Usually not. We rebuild only the failed areas and overlay or patch the rest.

We phase the work so one entrance and part of the parking stay available, and time it around your busy hours.

HomeGuide's national range is about $3 to $7 per square foot for driveway resurfacing and $1 to $3 for a basic overlay. Repairs before the overlay add to that. Your written bid is the price.

On a sound base with cracks filled first and regular sealing, many years. On a weak base it fails early, which is why we check first.

Only if the edges are milled down first. If it has been overlaid several times, removing the layers and rebuilding may be better.

Often. A leveling course fills low spots before the final layer, as long as the base under them is firm.

For permanent repairs, hot-mix asphalt over a rebuilt base. For working cracks, hot rubberized crack sealant. Bagged cold patch is a short-term fix.

HomeGuide's national range is $100 to $400 for a typical pothole, with minimum charges of $100 to $250 common. Several repairs in one visit cost less each.

The base under them was not rebuilt. A saw-cut repair removes the soft material and compacts new stone before paving.

Yes. We cut out the settled area, compact the trench in layers and pave it flush with the driveway.

HomeGuide's national range is $1 to $2 per square foot for driveways, or about $400 to $800 for a two-car driveway. Lots run about $0.15 to $0.30 per square foot (HomeAdvisor).

Wait about 3 to 6 months for the asphalt to cure.

Most sealers need 12 to 72 hours. We give you a time for your job based on the weather that day.

No. Seal when the surface needs it, typically every few years. Too many coats can build up and crack.

Under the 2010 ADA Standards, 1 for up to 25 spaces, 2 for 26 to 50, 3 for 51 to 75, 4 for 76 to 100, and so on, with at least one in six van-accessible.

Yes. DOJ guidance says restriped lots must provide accessible parking that meets the 2010 Standards.

HomeGuide estimates 2 to 5 years depending on traffic, weather and paint.

Yes, so the lot stays usable during your business hours.