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I am looking to expand my driveway. Right now I have only a one and a half car driveway and there are several questions that come to mind.
1- Do I need to apply for a permit ? I plan on expanding my driveway horizontally - so i can have two cars side by side. I have a lot of space on both sides.
2- Whats the best material to use ? (Asphalt, Concrete or Pavers)
3- Can i also expand the skirt from the curb ? Do I need a permit ?
4- Any one has any ideas on the costs or anyone wants to recommend someone who did a job for them and they loved it ?
Pavers is best (and most expensive). The others crack like nobody's business after a few years despite re-coating and maintenance every couple years.
When I had the town do my sidewalk, they also did the driveway apron. Without asking, they expanded the skirt too to accommodate my existing 2-car driveway. I didn't have a permit.
1) no permit required
2) go with Pavers (most expensive but not that much more than concrete)
concrete will crack
asphalt only last 10 - 12 years
3)Yes permit required. Curb is town property
4) I'm getting it done next year, but for a paver driveway (650 sqft) is about $7000.
I know it's not an option for many people (disabilities, age, etc) but if you can do the pavers yourself, you will save an absolute ton of money and it is not hard to do at all. Buy a good pair of knee-pads and rent the saw for cutting the pavers when needed, and you should be good to go.
This is part of our plans. I'm trying to remember if our contractor said we need a permit if we do apron to the street. Ah husband said yes bc we are widening it. We haven't decided yet. It will depend on the stone work we do on front of house if we can afford it. Our contractor is great I will pass his info. 516-987-3812 trademark general contracting. Good luck.
Hi,
Agree with most replies you received.
1. no permit needed
2. I will suggest to also think about long term plan of yours. Do you plan to live at this house for a long time or plan to relocate in 5 years, etc? Blacktop and concrete are less expensive and true they could crack. However if done properly and maintain properly they can less for a long time. You can also combine either blacktop or concrete with pavers to make it look more interesting.
3. You would need a permit. You mentioned you have space on both sides of your driveway so if plan properly you can expand both sides so both cars can still easily go in and out without redoing your current skirt.
4. Typically for pavers you can expect $9.5 to $11 per sqft. For blue stone or tumbled pavers the price/sqft will go much higher. as for concrete you can expect $6 to $7 per sqft. Please note these numbers is just to give you an idea. removing or adding dirt, regrading landscape, etc are all factors that could change the price.
A mason I've work with called Manny is a good fella. You are welcome to ask him to look at your project. 516-902-4149. Good luck.
Hi,
Agree with most replies you received.
1. no permit needed
2. I will suggest to also think about long term plan of yours. Do you plan to live at this house for a long time or plan to relocate in 5 years, etc? Blacktop and concrete are less expensive and true they could crack. However if done properly and maintain properly they can less for a long time. You can also combine either blacktop or concrete with pavers to make it look more interesting.
3. You would need a permit. You mentioned you have space on both sides of your driveway so if plan properly you can expand both sides so both cars can still easily go in and out without redoing your current skirt.
4. Typically for pavers you can expect $9.5 to $11 per sqft. For blue stone or tumbled pavers the price/sqft will go much higher. as for concrete you can expect $6 to $7 per sqft. Please note these numbers is just to give you an idea. removing or adding dirt, regrading landscape, etc are all factors that could change the price.
A mason I've work with called Manny is a good fella. You are welcome to ask him to look at your project. 516-902-4149. Good luck.
Do you have pictures of Manny's work?
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