ᐅ Paving a driveway with asphalt: Costs

Created on: 14 May 2011 13:20
B
Bouncer
Hello everyone,

I’m new here and will introduce myself properly when I get the chance. Recently, we tore up part of the asphalt in our driveway and rebuilt the base because the driveway had a severe bump leading up to the sidewalk, and otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to get out with my very low VW Beetle.

We did the base layer ourselves, using frost gravel and then a layer of mineral aggregate on top so that we could use the driveway again.

We have also already raised the manhole cover shown in the picture.

Now I have requested quotes from a few road construction companies for asphalt resurfacing. I received no feedback except from one company that visited to inspect the site in person. They then sent a quote charging 1800 euros for 2.5 hours of work including materials. The area to be asphalted measures 12m x 3m (39ft x 10ft).

I understand that the equipment and materials cost money, but isn’t this price a bit too high?

Has anyone had similar work done and can share price comparisons?


Street with loose gravel and cracks; fence on the right, houses and trees on the left; car in the distance.
B
Bouncer
8 Jul 2011 21:31
Phew... that's really a hefty amount. I also received a quote from a large road construction company. It was 2800 net.
M
Marc86
9 Jul 2011 00:29
With smaller companies, these scales are usually cheaper than with larger ones because the effort involved up to construction passes through fewer hands....