Short answer: The price of an asphalt driveway comes down to how big it is, what has to come out first, how much base work it needs, how thick the asphalt is and how easy it is to get the paver and trucks in. A free estimate on site is the only way to get a real number for your driveway.
The size of the driveway
Asphalt is priced by the area paved, so a long or wide driveway costs more than a short single-car pad. Turnarounds, parking pads and the strip by the street all add to the area.
What's there now
Paving over a solid existing driveway (an overlay) usually costs less than a new one, because nothing has to be torn out and hauled away. Breaking out old, crumbling asphalt or concrete adds labor, trucks and disposal. Gravel and dirt driveways need grading and compacting before they're paved.
The base under it
Most driveway failures start underneath. Soft spots, low areas that hold water and thin base all have to be fixed before new asphalt goes down, or the new surface cracks the same way the old one did.
Thickness and the kind of traffic
A driveway for cars needs less asphalt than one that sees RVs, trailers or delivery trucks. Parking lots and farm lanes are built for heavier loads.
Access and drainage
Tight gates, steep slopes and long hauls slow the crew down. Water has to run off the finished surface, so some driveways need extra grading or shaping at the edges.
How to get a real number
Call or text Justin at (480) 307-3961 or send your address. He looks at the driveway, the base and the drainage, then gives you a price for your job. The estimate is free.