Hey guys... I have a house that I am only planning on living in for 2-3 more years. It currently has an asphalt driveway that is 64 square yards. I would like to overlay that with new asphalt and add a second half lane that merges out of the first lane that is 30 square yards. The space where that lane would be is currently grass. I only want to spend about $2000 on this since I am only living there for 2-3 years. Is this feasible in the world of asphalt? If so, do you all know of any asphalt companies/men that can do this in the Kansas City area? Let me know and thanks!

 

I don't know about asphalt, but I heard it was running right behind concrete. I just had a 25'x25' slab poured and it was $117 a yard. Total price was $3700.

 

I think for your $2,000 budget, you whould be able to do what you want to do without cutting corners.

You are talking 576 square feet of overlay, figure $1.50/sf, or $864.

Then 270 square feet of new ashpalt, figure $2.50/sf for 2" - 3" thick, or $675.

Add a little extra for site prep and contingency, and you'll be close to $2,000.

 

NO!

This sounds like a problem out of my high school math class.

OP can go die, I'm not doing any more math! I refuse!

 

yep, your the first Dbag in here...


sounds like DBD has it covered though at least.

Good luck finding a local company, you could look through WOMF (word of mouth forum) website and see if theres any complaints or compliments about your local guys.

 

Thanks for your help so far guys... to clarify though, I'm not looking to install this myself, so I am looking for prices to have it purchased and installed.

 

I just got a quote for a rip and replace asphlat at $3 square foot. 600 square feet will cost me $1800. I think thats a deal

 

Sounds about right. The OP's total area is 846 sf, and he should be able to have his needed work professionally done for well below wh $3.00/sf you paid for removal and replace.

 

im so flattered!

 

Don't forget about the prep work. For an add-on such as that, you need a sub-base under the asphalt. And the water has to be able to filter out below or she'll buckle in cold climates. Depends on existing soil under the sod, be it top soil (all must be removed) , sand ( sugar sand would be best). Gravel ( Good, has to drain) , Clay ( Clay table must drain ).

You'll need a few butt joints cut if your matching @ concrete. Like side-walk or garage floor.

Make sure who-ever does it to, - include in the contract that,- "they" haul away debris and/or over burden from excavation upon completion.

 

The areas to be excavated for new asphalt need a 4" crushed limestone base, compacted. It does need weed killer under it ,but nothing extravagant. The grass will grow up on the edge long before the center. This 4 inch gravel base should be compacted to the existing grade of the drive.. So it's all flat. Normally 1.5 inches of compacted asphalt over existing asphalt is the standard. 2" of compacted asphalt of gravel base is the norm. Since you're only looking for a couple of years a 1.5" compacted depth will suffice over everything.

Any reputable company will give you a 1 year warranty and they will remove all debris or "spoils" If they do not,, they ain't a reputable company.. Check the yellow pages then the BBB... I definitely recommend using the BBB as this industry has a huge amount of substandard "fly by night" so called "contractor's"

Bottom line on this type of job, it's a one day deal. A company will need to bill enough to involve themselves for the day and make a profit.. I know I do

Money wise.. 2000.00 is really low. 28-3200 is what that would run you around where I live... Asphalt and labor prices vary greatly area to area soooo.... Go get a couple of bids.... Free Estimates... always!

 

Thanks for all the help guys... lots of good info. I have some leads I am working on so we will get this figured out.