Definition of driveway length
Definition of driveway length
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I have one question regarding the residential driveway: For a “L” shape driveway (with smooth turn), what’s the definition of this driveway length – measure from outside, inside or center line? Please advise. Thank you.





RE: Definition of driveway length
RE: Definition of driveway length
John
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RE: Definition of driveway length
As an example take a 70-foot L-shaped driveway that is 10 feet wide. If he takes the outside length, it will be 80 feet. That will result in a 14% overage. If his unit price is $20/sf for placement, he will be charging you $2000 more than if he had measured it correctly, but he will only pay for what he puts in....the $2000 extra goes in his pocket.
RE: Definition of driveway length
RE: Definition of driveway length
The only thing you have to watch out for is the depth of asphalt. A dishonest contractor will not give you the depth quoted and they save money in providing less materials. Also if they do offer something like 1-1/2" or 2" loose, tell them you want compacted depth, not loose depth. This is another trick they use as 1-1/2" loose compacts to around 1-1/8" and 2" to 1-1/2".