Frequently asked questionS
Q. What time of year can my new driveway or parking lot be installed?
A. In Michigan, weather plays a big role in the asphalt industry. The typical paving season starts in late April or early May when the temperatures are steadily above freezing and the frost laws have been lifted, and it ends in November when the cold weather moves in to stay.
Q. How long will it take to install a new driveway?
A. The typical driveway requires two days of on-site work. The first day is for the preparation which could include removal, excavating, grading, ect. The second day is for paving. There may be a time lapse between these two days depending on weather, scheduling and other factors.
Q. When can my new driveway be driven on?
A. Once the prep work is complete, most drives will allow for light automobile traffic until paving starts. Once paving is complete, we recommend waiting two days, possibly longer in real hot temperatures, before driving on it. You can walk on your new driveway the same day.
Q. How much will a new driveway cost?
A. We do not have a set square footage price. Every job is different. Cost will depend on several factors which may include size, location and extent of preparation. We provide free detailed estimates.
Q. How long will an asphalt driveway last?
A. The typical asphalt driveway can last up to 20 years. Important factors in the longevity of a driveway are the stability of the base and regular maintenance.
Q. Do I need to seal coat my new driveway?
A. We highly recommend that you seal your driveway to protect it. Your new driveway will need to cure for at least 90 days before sealing. You will then only need to seal it once every three to four years.
Q. My new driveway seems to be softer in the hotter weather, is this normal?
A. Yes, your new driveway will soften and harden as temperatures rise and fall. The liquid asphalt usually takes 6 to 12 months to completely cure. Some suggestions during that time are not to park in the same spot every time and not to turn your steering wheel back and forth while car is not moving. When using jacks, ramps or kickstands, put a piece of plywood under them.
Q. Should I use something along the edges of my new driveway?
A. Yes, we recommend that you use topsoil, rock or gravel to bank the edges of your new driveway. This will prevent them from cracking or breaking.
Note: We have these products available.
Q. Some areas of my new driveway look smoother or different than other areas, is this normal?
A. Yes, the make of asphalt has various sizes of stones, sand, liquid asphalt and other ingredients which cause a varied texture of the surface. Also, driveway areas that were done by hand may look different than those done by machine.
Q. If my car leaks oil on my new asphalt driveway, what do I do?
A. If you have any oil, gasoline, anti-freeze or transmission fluids spill on your drive you need to clean them up immediately. We recommend you use absorb all or cat litter to soak it up, then clean it with dish soap and water. Having your driveway seal coated will protect it from these hazards.
A. In Michigan, weather plays a big role in the asphalt industry. The typical paving season starts in late April or early May when the temperatures are steadily above freezing and the frost laws have been lifted, and it ends in November when the cold weather moves in to stay.
Q. How long will it take to install a new driveway?
A. The typical driveway requires two days of on-site work. The first day is for the preparation which could include removal, excavating, grading, ect. The second day is for paving. There may be a time lapse between these two days depending on weather, scheduling and other factors.
Q. When can my new driveway be driven on?
A. Once the prep work is complete, most drives will allow for light automobile traffic until paving starts. Once paving is complete, we recommend waiting two days, possibly longer in real hot temperatures, before driving on it. You can walk on your new driveway the same day.
Q. How much will a new driveway cost?
A. We do not have a set square footage price. Every job is different. Cost will depend on several factors which may include size, location and extent of preparation. We provide free detailed estimates.
Q. How long will an asphalt driveway last?
A. The typical asphalt driveway can last up to 20 years. Important factors in the longevity of a driveway are the stability of the base and regular maintenance.
Q. Do I need to seal coat my new driveway?
A. We highly recommend that you seal your driveway to protect it. Your new driveway will need to cure for at least 90 days before sealing. You will then only need to seal it once every three to four years.
Q. My new driveway seems to be softer in the hotter weather, is this normal?
A. Yes, your new driveway will soften and harden as temperatures rise and fall. The liquid asphalt usually takes 6 to 12 months to completely cure. Some suggestions during that time are not to park in the same spot every time and not to turn your steering wheel back and forth while car is not moving. When using jacks, ramps or kickstands, put a piece of plywood under them.
Q. Should I use something along the edges of my new driveway?
A. Yes, we recommend that you use topsoil, rock or gravel to bank the edges of your new driveway. This will prevent them from cracking or breaking.
Note: We have these products available.
Q. Some areas of my new driveway look smoother or different than other areas, is this normal?
A. Yes, the make of asphalt has various sizes of stones, sand, liquid asphalt and other ingredients which cause a varied texture of the surface. Also, driveway areas that were done by hand may look different than those done by machine.
Q. If my car leaks oil on my new asphalt driveway, what do I do?
A. If you have any oil, gasoline, anti-freeze or transmission fluids spill on your drive you need to clean them up immediately. We recommend you use absorb all or cat litter to soak it up, then clean it with dish soap and water. Having your driveway seal coated will protect it from these hazards.
testimonials
Dear Mr. Hodgins,
It was a pleasure doing business with your company. The work was done in a timely manner and the workers were courteous and respectful-which is a hard thing to find these days.
Thank you-you have done a beautiful job!
Sincerely,
Henry and Leslie E.
I am very pleased with the quality of work your crew does every time we hire your company. Please share with all your employees a thank you and great job again. Happy Thanksgiving and look forward to doing business with you in the future.
City of Gladwin DPW
Dear Hodgins,
I believe you went above and beyond what you estimated the work and cost on my driveway. I thank you very much for the excellent job done. I am very proud of the excellent work done.
I certainly will recommend you to others. I am a satisfied customer.
Thanks again
Barb C.
We visited Houghton Lake last weekend and saw the new driveway. We are satisfied wit your work and look forward to using it for many years to come.
Thank you
Dan P
Thank-you
Great Job!
Debbie and Dale
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the crew that transformed our driveway to the beautiful road it is now!
What a great, hard-working,, conscientious crew!
Thanks!
Monty and Jeanie A.
The Hodgins Asphalt Family
Thank you all so much. It is really nice to have a great contractor up there that does such great work!! Thank you to Don and to the entire crew. I wish our companies were closer to each other because we could do a lot more business together. It is rare to find other contractors that can shake your hand on a deal and it is as good as a contract. I grew up where a handshake meant something and you all did also. Thanks again to everyone involved for all the hard work!
Dan Dunn
RH Construction
Thanks Tonya, I wish all of the other contractors were as fast and efficient as you guys. I guess that is why you have been in business so long and have such a good reputation. The tree guy and the roofing guy that I am trying to use right now could learn a lot from the way you run your business.
Matt W.
Dear Mr. Hodgins, Thanks for the superb job on our driveway in Ausable Township. The price was fair, the workmanship was outstanding and you delivered everything as promised. I found your employees to be informed, engaged and professional. They worked as a team and made quick and quality work of our project.
Thanks again
Bill P.
Thank you, the drive is great. Hope to have more done in the Spring.
Tom & Diane
Hi Tonya, Wanted to let you know we are very happy with our driveway. The workers were very nice and knowledgeable. Very Professional. We have no problem recommending your company for any asphalt work.
Sincerely, Mitch and Sandy
Don- Thanks a bunch for your help on the driveway. Good job as usual!!
Keith R.
The driveway looks great!
Thanks!
John W.
You did a really nice job. If you ever need a reference let me know.
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks for everything. We could not be happier with our driveway and grading.
Thanks Again
Jake & Amy
Thanks again -- the drive looks fantastic!!! Please let Don and Donnie and the crew know that I appreciate all their fine work.
Chuck
THANK YOU FOR A VERY NICE JOB!
RANDY & MARY H.
"Great Job, Great Services!
Thank you, Pam
"Thanks Donnie, Great Job!"
John
"Sandy, Have a great summer! We're very happy with our driveway!"
Mary
"Hodgins-Thank you for a very nice asphalt paving job. We are real happy"
R. Hall
"Don & Tonya, Thanks for working with us to find an acceptable compromise to repairing the washout. The work that was done looks great."
Mike & Kathy R.
"Your company did a wonderful job and I am very happy"
Leroy W.
Thanks for the nice job.
Arline
"I am very pleased with the driveway."
Thank you, Karin D.
"Donnie and Crew, Thank you for being so prompt in fulfilling our requests in our yard. The driveway looks great! It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks again."
Sincerely, Dean & DeAnna
"Hodgins Asphalt, Thank you for the nice job, I like it!"
Bonnie R.
"Thank you very much, you did a great job!"
Lynn R.
"Tonya, Thank you for being so helpful with my questions."
Best Regards, Janet W.
"Thank you for your good and timely work. We hope to have many years of use from the new drives."
Sincerely, Chris M.
Announcement from Tanger Outlet Center of West Branch by Vicki S. Barnes
"Most February snow in Michigan since 1908....and it's only February 15! Our janitorial maintenance team led by Brandy Bicoll, and our snow removal team, Hodgins Asphalt Paving, should be commended for the awesome job they are doing keeping the lot and sidewalks safe for all. It's been a real challenge this year."
"Thanks for doing such a great job on my driveway extension."
Linda P.
"Donnie & Crew- I would just like to say thanks so much for coming out and paving the parking pad at my house. It's exactly what I wanted. Your guys did a fantastic job. Hats off to you and your men!!"
Cynthia Z.
"Dear Sirs; I want to thank you for doing my driveway. What you've done for me speaks well of your business. I still feel I owe you for it."
Glendora C.
"DEAR SIR- I WANT TO THANK YOU, YOUR OFFICE STAFF, THE GRADERS, AND THE PAVERS (WHICH I MISSED) FOR AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE. WE COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASED WITH THE JOB. WE PAY WITH PLEASURE."
Ralph P.
"Don, Thanks again for all your hard work and 'a very fine job'. God Bless you & all your crew."
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L.
"Hodgins Asphalt, We thank you for the fantastic job on our dirt road."
D.T.
"Thanks- What a nice job. We are the talk of the neighborhood."
Cathy L.W.
"DON, THE DRIVEWAY LOOKS GREAT."
GARY R.
"Sandy, Please tell Don and your crew, my driveway looks great. John was right when he said they would to a good job. Thanks for all your help too Sandy!"
Dawn S.
"Thank you for the new drive. It looks great."
Tom S.
"Your family restored my faith in my fellow man. It was refreshing to meet you and trust your word. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year!"
Linda H.
"Thanks for the great service!"
Fritz
"Thank you for a beautiful job."
Jim and Carol S.
"Don and Sandy, Thank You! It looks awesome! Great job!"
Anita
"Dear Donnie, Just wanted to say "thank you" for taking care of the snow at Peter Pan. It is so wonderful to not have to worry if the school will be plowed on snowy days. I know you are not told often enough, but thank you again! All that you do is greatly appreciated."
Liz
"We are very happy with our new parking area!!"
Rose and Staff
"Thank you for a job very well done, all the men were very nice and cooperative"
Fred R.
"Dear Mr. Hodgins, Thank you for all your fine work. Everyone was very nice and my driveway is great.
Thank you again, Lindy S.
"Hi Tonya, Just wanted to let you know we are delighted with the driveway. The two gentlemen that did the work were fantastic. We will be recommending your company to anyone who is looking for any asphalt work"
Regards, Tom I.
"Thank you for the fine work. I am very pleased and will be recommending you
Ila E.
"Hello Tonya, Just a quick note to let you know I received the permit for my driveway project yesterday. I signed off and sent it on to the Road Commission this morning. I enjoyed meeting your dad and look forward to the project pushing forward. Please let him know he is welcome to place a 'Hodgins' sign in my yard. I suspect y'all will do a great job and I'll be happy to recommend your services to friends, family, and my Facebook account!"
Best regards, Mike
It was a pleasure doing business with your company. The work was done in a timely manner and the workers were courteous and respectful-which is a hard thing to find these days.
Thank you-you have done a beautiful job!
Sincerely,
Henry and Leslie E.
I am very pleased with the quality of work your crew does every time we hire your company. Please share with all your employees a thank you and great job again. Happy Thanksgiving and look forward to doing business with you in the future.
City of Gladwin DPW
Dear Hodgins,
I believe you went above and beyond what you estimated the work and cost on my driveway. I thank you very much for the excellent job done. I am very proud of the excellent work done.
I certainly will recommend you to others. I am a satisfied customer.
Thanks again
Barb C.
We visited Houghton Lake last weekend and saw the new driveway. We are satisfied wit your work and look forward to using it for many years to come.
Thank you
Dan P
Thank-you
Great Job!
Debbie and Dale
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the crew that transformed our driveway to the beautiful road it is now!
What a great, hard-working,, conscientious crew!
Thanks!
Monty and Jeanie A.
The Hodgins Asphalt Family
Thank you all so much. It is really nice to have a great contractor up there that does such great work!! Thank you to Don and to the entire crew. I wish our companies were closer to each other because we could do a lot more business together. It is rare to find other contractors that can shake your hand on a deal and it is as good as a contract. I grew up where a handshake meant something and you all did also. Thanks again to everyone involved for all the hard work!
Dan Dunn
RH Construction
Thanks Tonya, I wish all of the other contractors were as fast and efficient as you guys. I guess that is why you have been in business so long and have such a good reputation. The tree guy and the roofing guy that I am trying to use right now could learn a lot from the way you run your business.
Matt W.
Dear Mr. Hodgins, Thanks for the superb job on our driveway in Ausable Township. The price was fair, the workmanship was outstanding and you delivered everything as promised. I found your employees to be informed, engaged and professional. They worked as a team and made quick and quality work of our project.
Thanks again
Bill P.
Thank you, the drive is great. Hope to have more done in the Spring.
Tom & Diane
Hi Tonya, Wanted to let you know we are very happy with our driveway. The workers were very nice and knowledgeable. Very Professional. We have no problem recommending your company for any asphalt work.
Sincerely, Mitch and Sandy
Don- Thanks a bunch for your help on the driveway. Good job as usual!!
Keith R.
The driveway looks great!
Thanks!
John W.
You did a really nice job. If you ever need a reference let me know.
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks for everything. We could not be happier with our driveway and grading.
Thanks Again
Jake & Amy
Thanks again -- the drive looks fantastic!!! Please let Don and Donnie and the crew know that I appreciate all their fine work.
Chuck
THANK YOU FOR A VERY NICE JOB!
RANDY & MARY H.
"Great Job, Great Services!
Thank you, Pam
"Thanks Donnie, Great Job!"
John
"Sandy, Have a great summer! We're very happy with our driveway!"
Mary
"Hodgins-Thank you for a very nice asphalt paving job. We are real happy"
R. Hall
"Don & Tonya, Thanks for working with us to find an acceptable compromise to repairing the washout. The work that was done looks great."
Mike & Kathy R.
"Your company did a wonderful job and I am very happy"
Leroy W.
Thanks for the nice job.
Arline
"I am very pleased with the driveway."
Thank you, Karin D.
"Donnie and Crew, Thank you for being so prompt in fulfilling our requests in our yard. The driveway looks great! It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks again."
Sincerely, Dean & DeAnna
"Hodgins Asphalt, Thank you for the nice job, I like it!"
Bonnie R.
"Thank you very much, you did a great job!"
Lynn R.
"Tonya, Thank you for being so helpful with my questions."
Best Regards, Janet W.
"Thank you for your good and timely work. We hope to have many years of use from the new drives."
Sincerely, Chris M.
Announcement from Tanger Outlet Center of West Branch by Vicki S. Barnes
"Most February snow in Michigan since 1908....and it's only February 15! Our janitorial maintenance team led by Brandy Bicoll, and our snow removal team, Hodgins Asphalt Paving, should be commended for the awesome job they are doing keeping the lot and sidewalks safe for all. It's been a real challenge this year."
"Thanks for doing such a great job on my driveway extension."
Linda P.
"Donnie & Crew- I would just like to say thanks so much for coming out and paving the parking pad at my house. It's exactly what I wanted. Your guys did a fantastic job. Hats off to you and your men!!"
Cynthia Z.
"Dear Sirs; I want to thank you for doing my driveway. What you've done for me speaks well of your business. I still feel I owe you for it."
Glendora C.
"DEAR SIR- I WANT TO THANK YOU, YOUR OFFICE STAFF, THE GRADERS, AND THE PAVERS (WHICH I MISSED) FOR AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE. WE COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASED WITH THE JOB. WE PAY WITH PLEASURE."
Ralph P.
"Don, Thanks again for all your hard work and 'a very fine job'. God Bless you & all your crew."
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L.
"Hodgins Asphalt, We thank you for the fantastic job on our dirt road."
D.T.
"Thanks- What a nice job. We are the talk of the neighborhood."
Cathy L.W.
"DON, THE DRIVEWAY LOOKS GREAT."
GARY R.
"Sandy, Please tell Don and your crew, my driveway looks great. John was right when he said they would to a good job. Thanks for all your help too Sandy!"
Dawn S.
"Thank you for the new drive. It looks great."
Tom S.
"Your family restored my faith in my fellow man. It was refreshing to meet you and trust your word. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year!"
Linda H.
"Thanks for the great service!"
Fritz
"Thank you for a beautiful job."
Jim and Carol S.
"Don and Sandy, Thank You! It looks awesome! Great job!"
Anita
"Dear Donnie, Just wanted to say "thank you" for taking care of the snow at Peter Pan. It is so wonderful to not have to worry if the school will be plowed on snowy days. I know you are not told often enough, but thank you again! All that you do is greatly appreciated."
Liz
"We are very happy with our new parking area!!"
Rose and Staff
"Thank you for a job very well done, all the men were very nice and cooperative"
Fred R.
"Dear Mr. Hodgins, Thank you for all your fine work. Everyone was very nice and my driveway is great.
Thank you again, Lindy S.
"Hi Tonya, Just wanted to let you know we are delighted with the driveway. The two gentlemen that did the work were fantastic. We will be recommending your company to anyone who is looking for any asphalt work"
Regards, Tom I.
"Thank you for the fine work. I am very pleased and will be recommending you
Ila E.
"Hello Tonya, Just a quick note to let you know I received the permit for my driveway project yesterday. I signed off and sent it on to the Road Commission this morning. I enjoyed meeting your dad and look forward to the project pushing forward. Please let him know he is welcome to place a 'Hodgins' sign in my yard. I suspect y'all will do a great job and I'll be happy to recommend your services to friends, family, and my Facebook account!"
Best regards, Mike