Paving FAQ

The reason for the high cost is labor. Paving streets in any town is much more expensive than paving roads outside of town, primarily because of the cost of the labor involved in one, but not the other.

Asphalt pavement refers to any paved road surfaced with asphalt. Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) is a combination of approximately 95% stone, sand, or gravel bound together by asphalt cement, a product of crude oil. Asphalt cement is heated aggregate, combined, and mixed with the aggregate at an HMA facility.

Price Estimates for Different Types of Asphalt Driveways
On average you can expect to pay between $25 to $40 per square metre. A hot mix driveway will cost more than a warm mix, and the aggregates used for each type will also impact the cost.

Cost. The cost of an asphalt driveway is typically cheaper than concrete, costing $2.00 – $4.00 per square foot. Asphalt prices tend to fluctuate with fluctuations in crude oil prices. In contrast, a concrete driveway costs between $4.00 – $6.00 per square foot for a standard installation.

The life expectancy varies based on climate, traffic, and maintenance. It is possible to have asphalt pavement last 25-30 years, but this depends on how strong the base is, the soil types underneath, how well those soils drain, and how thick the original road, parking lot, or driveway was paved.

Gravel is one of the most inexpensive paving options for a driveway, at as little as 50 cents per square foot, according to the LandscapingNetwork. It provides a rustic look that works well with cottage-style homes, and it can be installed relatively quickly.

Making your own asphalt driveway is hard work, and not a job for one person. If you have friends who will help you, it is possible to save a lot of money by doing your own driveway, even after the cost of rental equipment is factored in.

A paving contractor is a company that constructs paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, concrete floors.