Asphalt Overlay vs Replacement

[B1GEast]

Driveway not looking so good. I know that oil prices directly affect the price of asphalt, but neighbor patching his up and the contractor approached me.

He provided two options. 1 full replacement, which is what my other half wants.

2. 2 inch overlay

He said either way I went the end result would look the same.

1. Should I hold off until oil prices come down

2. Has anyone ever done a resurfacing? If do were you satisfied?

He also said the resurfacing would last about 7 years or so before I would start to notice any changes

The price for resurfacing was more than 50 percent lower than full replacement

 

[alphasigko]

Very large tree next to driveway

So, are the roots of the tree lifting up the edge closest to the tree, and/or, causing the pavement to rise across the width of the driveway? If so, you have a larger issue to address, because that tree's root system will continue to expand and enlarge over time.

 

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