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I recently got a quote to dig out and replace my asphalt driveway. The quote stated if there were more than 3 layers now there would be an additional charge added to the quote. Is there a way the homeowners can check this themselves?

Kate
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  • Dig a hole though it or dig down right at the edge. Should be able to count the layers. – crip659 Sep 26 '21 at 13:50
  • It might not be a bad idea to ask the contractor to take that off the quote. If they give you trouble with that request, I would consider trying to solicit other offers. – rm06 Sep 26 '21 at 14:16
  • @VtC - "How do I know how many layers of asphalt are in my driveway" doesn't seem to be very opinion based to me. Nor does "Is there a way for a homeowner to determine this?" – FreeMan Sep 27 '21 at 13:00
  • hmm number of layers instead of thickness, that seems strange. – Jasen Sep 28 '21 at 03:53

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The thickness and strength primarily determine the asphalt pavement strength. Asphalt concretes tend to bond to each other unlike cement concrete, so the number of layers does not seem significant. I would be more impressed if he said it is very thick or very strong (there is a very wide range of strength properties in asphalt mixes). I would get another quote, preferably from a contractor recommended by a friend.

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