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Posted by Boden on May 1, 2008, 10:25 am
Phisherman wrote:
> On Thu, 1 May 2008 05:21:15 -0700 (PDT), "franzen_torres@yahoo.com"
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>>An asphalt paver in the Northern VA area just gave me a price quote of
>>$5,495 for applying a 2 1/2 inch layer of state approved asphalt on my
>>20-year old driveway with 3,285 suare feet, and I'm wondering if this
>>price is fair. That works out to about $1.67 per square foot. Here is
>>his complete proposal:
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>>1. trim grass back along edges
>>2. remove loose broken asphalt as needed and patch, roll & compact (60
>>sf)
>>3. cut back existing asphalt at transition points, etc.
>>4. clean complete surface of dirt and debris
>>5. apply tack coat to bond new asphalt with old
>>6. even up low and uneven areas (440 sf)
>>7. resurface with 2 1/2 inches of SM-9.5A V-DOT state approved asphalt
>>machine installed with hand finished edges
>>8. rolled and compacted with static rollers for maximum compaction
>>9. handstamp edges at approx. 45 degree angle for extra support
>>10. widen at apron on both sides (60 sf)
>>
>>The quote seems high to me, but with today's soaring oil prices, maybe
>>the asphalt has just gone up that much. I was budgeting for a quote
>>at about $3,500 only.
>>
>>Thanks for any feedback.
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> Sounds like a lot, but I haven't priced asphalt lately. Just for fun,
> see what a concrete driveway would cost. Concrete is a step-up from
> asphalt and would increase your property value. Also, for something
> that costly, get 3 or 4 written quotes (quotes are free!). With
> several quotes you will know a fair price and then you have a
> comparison. You may save more than you think. Pay after the work is
> completed.
2.5 inches over 3,285 ft2 is 684 ft3, or 48.9 tons of asphalt. Just
got a quote for road paving at $67/ton which says you're looking at
$3,278 in asphalt alone. (This is up from $54/ton last year.)
Considering the additional prep work, labor, OH, and profit I don't
think the price is wildly out of line.
Boden
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