I find your website very informative esp in the initial stages of researching driveways. you did not have any referrals in my area, only a partner network who gave me bbc exterior and paving. i had set up an appointment with mark, the owner but then later called to express some doubts as to whether i would need another asphalt estimate. he convinced me that his work was good and that we should still meet and if i approve the estimate that he could start right away?? i said i would send drawings but since we were meeting the next day, did not email them. he never showed up for the appointment or called. i should have been a bit weary about someone who commits to starting the next day. and did he not show bc i did not email the drawings? i know this was not your referral but home advisor needs better vetting.

Thanks for the checklist, It came in handy!

I planned to repair large asphalt driveway and did get one bid for that, but your comparisons of driveway types/maintenance led me to change to a complete replacement with concrete. But I was unable to get much help with local contractors from site.