r/asphalt

Hey guys, I'm back with some quotes and need some help deciding! I have approximately 3,000 sq ft of existing driveway and an extra 250 sq ft of expansion. Information below is what I was given, some gave tons, some gave inches. None of the companies suggested any fabric and actively said I didn't need it. I have 1 more guy coming out this weekend.

Quotes as follows:

1. $16,000 - 60 tons of asphalt (1 layer), 35 tons of stone, 3" compressed, 3 year warranty, most google reviews in the area.
2. $16,000 - 4" of gravel, 2" binder, 2" top, 2.5" compacted, wants to dump extra soil in my backyard, oldest company in the area, 1 year warranty, no deposit needed, pay when done
3. $22,000 - 40 tons of gravel, 30 tons of BC, 30 tons of top, 1 year warranty

I ran these numbers through Gemini thinking model and it suggested I go with the 22k quote. What do you guys think? Do I need class 4A fabric? I only drive EVs so my cars are all almost 6,000 lbs.

The city is installing a new drainage pipe to support some large company coming in. My house happens to be front and center to that effort apparently.

The driveway is a halfmoon, the (former lol) left side is the first pic, and the right side is the second pic. The right side has some damage so far from being driven on by the heavy machinery.

What should I ask for once the work is completed, is this basically a complete tear out and redo of the driveway? Or is there some way for them to fix it long-term without doing that. I don't know much about asphalt driveways and what is possible as far as fixes go without making it look like a patchwork of fixes.

Looking to get another 15-20 years out of this section of driveway with a seal coat. Google said I should be fine - what do you think?

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