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Cost to Install an Asphaltic Concrete Driveway
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Driveway Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade driveway. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $169.42 | $175.96 |
| Driveway Labor Direct labor expenses to install asphaltic concrete driveway. | 2.2 hours | $114.86 | $128.92 |
| Driveway Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install asphaltic concrete driveway including: sealant. | 200 square feet | $18.34 | $25.00 |
| Driveway Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 48" bull float, reinforcing bar cutters, 5+ cubic foot mortar mixing box with mortar hoe. | $60.00 | $106.50 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Asphaltic Concrete Driveway | 200 square feet | $362.62 | $436.38 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $1.81 | $2.18 |
Cost to Install an Asphaltic Concrete Driveway - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install an Asphaltic Concrete Driveway averages $1.81 - $2.18 per square foot in 2013. This Asphaltic Concrete Driveway Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Asphaltic Concrete Driveway Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Asphaltic Concrete Driveway Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.81 - $2.18 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Asphaltic Concrete Driveway Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install an Asphaltic Concrete Driveway - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Asphaltic Concrete Driveway Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Asphaltic Concrete Driveway Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Asphaltic Concrete Driveway Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install an Asphaltic Concrete Driveway - References
- 2012-2013 NCMA Resource Guide The National Concrete Masonry and Hardscape Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
