Driveway and Paving Professionals.

Your driveway is part of the first impression that guests get of your home. And if it’s worn, cracked or stained... well, that doesn’t exactly start things off on the right foot. Hire a driveway and paving contractor to remedy the problem, to repair or even create new walkways, paths, patios and other hardscaping.

What Does a Driveway and Paving Contractor Do?

Before work begins on a new or replacement driveway or other paved element, your driveway and paving contractors should work up plans based on your desires in addition to property grade, soil and other landscape factors. They prepare the site, operate the heavy machinery needed to handle the paving installation and perform follow-up care if needed. Driveway and paving contractors also can fix cracks, chips, holes and other flaws in previously laid drives.

Although most driveway and paving contractors work largely with asphalt, they also are experts in materials such as gravel.

A driveway and paving contractor may work closely with a builder, landscape professional or various manufacturers and suppliers.
Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of driveways & paving: Stone, Pavers & Concrete, Civil Engineers & Contractors, Landscape Contractors, Cladding & Exteriors.

Questions to ask a prospective driveway and paving contractor:

• How long have you been in the business?
  
• In what type of paving do you specialize?
  
• How many projects like mine have you completed?
  
• May I see examples of previous projects?
  
• Who will be working on the project? Are the workers employees or subcontractors?
  
• What training and licensing do you have?
  
• Can you provide me with references?
  
• How do you charge, and what does that include?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• Do you offer a warranty?
  
• When can this job get done?
  
• What happens when the cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labor pricing?
  
• What will I need to provide?
  
• Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?
  

Find a driveway and paving contractor on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to driveways and paving. You may also look through photos to find examples of driveways and paving that you like, then contact the paving professional or contractor who worked on them.