Paving a driveway takes a little bit more know-how than shoveling asphalt on a strip beside your home. If you don't have a clear idea what you need from base to sealer, an unethical contractor could talk you into unnecessary and expensive work or inferior materials.

Driveway paving is one if the most common sources of property owner complaints. Be careful of special discounts and deals (such as 50% off), you get what you pay for. A deal usually means less asphalt and poor workmanship. "The Bitterness Of Poor Quality Remains Long After The Sweetness Of Low Price Is Forgotten".