A new driveway can be very necessary when the pavement is covered in cracks, worn-out surfacing, and even potholes. Concrete and asphalt driveways need replacing, eventually, and the result will be well worth it, especially when you work with a great contractor. If you want an overarching strategy to carry out your new driveway project successfully and smoothly, you have come to the right place. Here’s how to plan a new driveway the right way.

Research Driveway Options

When you’re replacing a driveway, you have options. Asphalt and concrete are the standard options, but with each one, you have additional choices. Asphalt can be plain or decorative; with concrete, you have poured concrete, stamped concrete, and concrete pavers. Asphalt is the least expensive, but concrete pavers are the priciest. See what the average cost would be for each preferred option in your area to understand your budget and ideal choice.

Find a Driveway Installation Contractor

A fantastic driveway contractor is necessary to install your driveway of choice properly. A poor installation project will fail and could cost you even more. Don’t make that mistake! You can find a great driveway installation contractor by searching online, asking neighbors who they used for their recent driveway project, and contacting top contractors for free quotes. Look at customer reviews, and talk with contractors by phone or in person to gauge each option personally.

Prepare for Construction Work

When you are getting a driveway replacement, you will naturally need to get your cars off the driveway and parked away from the house so that the asphalt contractor’s trucks can have room to operate and park. If you have a garage, make sure that you either get the cars out of it or be okay with not using them for the next few days.

Get a Great Night’s Rest!

Driveway contractors start early! It’s best to be awake and ready when they come. Get a great night’s rest beforehand to wake up and get up early.

Prepare for the Asphalt Drying Process

You won’t have to worry about the job; that’s what professionals are for! After the work is done, prepare to keep the driveway off-limits for the next few days or week, depending on the type of driveway you are installing.

Receive Asphalt Paving Services with Tri-State Paving

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned asphalt pavement company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you with asphalt, concrete, and hardscaping projects.

We refuse to sell hot air to our customers, and that’s why we have been around for over four decades. We listen, inform, educate then decide what is best for our customers project and budget. If any problems arise during construction we keep our customers updated and respond to make the imperfect perfect.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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