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Originally Posted by dad911
I don't know about NH, but around here, pavers are $15+ per sf, concrete $6-7, patterned concrete about same as pavers. Paved/asphalt is about $3 per sf.
The prep is key to paving, need a good base of compacted soil, then 4-6" of compacted roadstone (stone with stone dust mixed in) If they grade and pave using existing stone, you'll be lucky to get 7 years.
And don't believe the guys selling driveway seal coats. My driveway is 30 years old, never sealed on a good shale/stone base. Just getting first cracks now. Neighbors seal every year, and have replaced & cracking driveways. Sealing holds in moisture, cracks in winter. IMHO asphalt needs to breath.
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That about the correct order of cost. Like anything else prep is the key. Pavers look nice but it's expensive.
The other question - how long do you plan on living there may have an impact on how much you want to spend.