What Goes Into a Driveway Replacement Quote
A fair quote lists more than square footage. Here are the line items to look for so you can compare contractors side by side.
Removal and disposal
The old asphalt or concrete has to be broken up, loaded and hauled away. Thicker or multiple layers take more time and more truckloads.
The base is what makes it last
Under every good driveway is a compacted gravel base, graded so water drains away. A quote should say whether the base is being regraded, rebuilt, or excavated deeper and replaced.
New England frost moves soil. A thin base on poorly drained soil is the most common reason a new driveway cracks early.
The surface
For asphalt, look for the compacted thickness and whether it's one layer or two (a binder course plus a top course). For concrete, look for slab thickness, reinforcement and control joints.
Edges, apron and permits
Finished edges, the transition at the street, and any town permit or curb-cut paperwork are often left off quick quotes. Ask whether they're included.
Compare like with like
Two quotes with different base work or surface thickness aren't comparable on price alone. An itemized estimate makes the differences visible.
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