Asphalt & You. The only guide that puts 17 years of professional estimating experience on your side of the negotiating table.
Calculate Your CostPaving is one of the few multi-thousand-dollar purchases where the buyer often receives a product they cannot measure. Dishonest contractors rely on this ignorance. They know that the average homeowner doesn't know the density of asphalt, the difference between "loose" and "compacted" thickness, or how to read a weigh ticket.
This disconnect creates a massive opportunity for scams. In my 17 years estimating tens of millions of dollars in civil and commercial projects, I have seen every trick in the book. The industry is filled with honest, hard-working crews, but they are often underbid by "fly-by-night" operators who cut corners on the sub-base, skim off the top inch of asphalt, or use cooled materials that will crumble in a year.
I'm Jeff Salve, PMP. I created this site to level the playing field. I am not selling you paving services. I am selling you the knowledge to buy those services safely. By using the professional estimating logic built into this site, you can audit your contractor's quote, demand accountability, and ensure that the driveway you pay for is the driveway you actually get.
How dishonest pavers inflate material counts to charge you 30% more. Learn how to read the weigh tickets.
Read the Guide →Why "we're in the neighborhood" is the biggest red flag in paving and why good contractors don't knock.
Spot the Scam →The difference between 3 inches loose and 3 inches compacted determines if your driveway lasts 2 years or 20.
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