$10,000 Asphalt Driveway Transformation!!

I Re-Paved the old damaged driveway in the Income Property Renovation!
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The driveway in the income property that I'm renovating was in terrible shape.. it's over 70 years old and needed a facelift!! I got quotes and went with the guys at Mike's Paving and they did a great job! This project took the front of this income property that I'm renovating to the next level!! I had no idea what to expect going into this project and I thought it's be a fun one to share. and hopefully this gives some content for other people looking to hire some pros to do the same! How To repave or Resurface Asphalt by the pro's!
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Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.

[@NickMarks-yi8fk]

Wow, I actually know this guy he came out and did my parking lot super good crew. The best asphalt crew in okc

[@ModernBuilds]

Small World!!! where at/what business?

[@OscarWolford]

​@@ModernBuilds up on the mountain

[@ModernBuilds]

Big Shoutout to Mike from Mike's Paving and Sealcoating for letting me film and put this out! What a huge difference, I'm excited to share this one!!

[@CNormanHocker]

Have you seen the videos about how people keep call Kubotas Bobcats, even though Bobcats are not Kubotas.

[@scottmichaels12]

@@CNormanHocker Bobcat is like Kleenex, everyone calls a face tissue a Kleenex and everyone calls a Skid Steer a Bobcat. Even though Bobcat makes lots of different machinery, when someone says "I'm renting a Bobcat", we all know that they're talking about a skid steer. It's really not that big of a deal.

[@edialves3756]

❤❤

[@MARSHISTAKEN]

If you wanted to give the shoutout then what did you blur their shirt logos? 🤔

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Where r u out of?

[@Mythix2]

no a straight line in sight :D if thats the best crew oooof

[@unseenverse7777]

I know people must be blind he got robbed blind

[@kylebrown3771]

@@unseenverse7777yeah that price is insane for the little amount of work they did. And those edges are terrible. I love Mikes channel but its work like this where he’s just looking to do it cheap and fast instead of correctly where he loses me.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@kylebrown3771I mean, the price is probably competitive. However, the lines are pretty… could be smoother for sure

[@JENSENWINTERS]

Everytime I watch this guys videos I just shake my head.. I’ve been doing construction for 15 years and everything he does gives me what my daughter calls “the ick” lol

[@c.a.g.1977]

I think Mike's crew is one guy short: the one standing aside doing nothing but leaning on his shovel 😄 So nice to see a crew working together as a team! Good job Mike + Mike!

[@unseenverse7777]

This is one of the worst jobs I've seen. There isn't a straight line anywhere, and they charged nearly $11,000. 11:21 The line from the garage to the main road is terrible. Anyone claiming this crew did a good job is lying. I saw a similar job on the ChrisFix channel, and they did it correctly, with straight lines throughout. Where is the gravel base? They just dug up dirt and laid asphalt over it without adding any gravel for reinforcement. They didn't even remove the previous asphalt. Charging nearly $11,000 for this is ridiculous. Like people say " LANDLORD SPECIAL"

[@jparky1972]

So the asphalt driveway from the garage was laid onto compacted soil? With vehicles drivig and parking on it, won't it sink and crack over time?

[@denvernow7294]

Looks so good! Word of advise (ask me how I know), you might want to address the sharp V where the driveway splits in two. Washout will happen and end up destroying the the sharp part of the V's asphalt. Especially with freeze/thaw. I'd dig down 36 inches and add 24inches of compacted gravel then backfill and reseed or sod. Do this for about 2-3 feet of the lawn starting at the elbow. I learned my lesson.

[@dawnbarse197]

Great job Mike and his crew looks awesome. It makes all the difference we only had grass and we finally got a cement driveway put in and it's so nice. Many blessings to y'all

[@sapelesteve]

All that I can say is that Mike' Paving did a terrific paving job at Mike's place! 👍👍

[@ModernBuilds]

word!!! 😂😁

[@Whatsacody]

Great way to start a Friday when Mike uploads. Have a killer weekend!

[@biele1pn]

Mike on Mike crime is brutal. Got ripped off, bud.

[@itsjeansmit]

Damn Mike!!! Great job! Looks amazing, day and night difference to the house

[@markfinegar73]

While it is a definite upgrade, i dont think i would be satisfied with the crooked/wavy borders they provided. Especially the side of the lane headed towards the garage.

[@aaronalquiza9680]

looks functional and smooth but not a fan of the unevenness of the edges😅 how thick was the asphalt layer? maybe DIY landscaping next?

[@mel_issa__]

It looks great and amazing to see how well the team works together

[@fbingha1]

When it's your own house, you put compacted gravel base under your asphalt. When you are flipping the house, you put the asphalt on top of dirt.

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Awesome work, Mike and team!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐❣️

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Great job everyone! Looks great.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Mike, nice touch to the house. Skid steer is the type of equipment. Kubota and Bob Cat are brands of skid steer. 😀 Way to go, Mike and team! Awesome job! 👍👏

[@ModernBuilds]

Yeah, bad habit of just calling them all bobcats!

[@MBMCincy63]

​@@ModernBuilds just like everyone referring to storage food containers= Tupperware 🤣... When it's likely Rubbermaid, OxO, store brand....

[@scottmichaels12]

WHO CARES! Kleenex is also a brand of face tissue but when someone says "I need a Kleenex", we all know what they mean.

That looks so smooth!

[@wandaroach765]

Great Job guys. Big shoutout to Mikes paving 🎉🎉🎉

[@shanaproctor100]

This was great! I really enjoyed the video showing the whole process. It was really interesting.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maysamfaraj2]

Shout out Mike and to your crew!

[@GinoVee]

Looks great Mike! If you ever need more properties to flip - let me know. We got plenty here in SW Missouri that are DYING for a makeover!

[@nerdcave0]

What a cool process. Nice job filming, it was easy to follow what was happening.

[@richardcooper]

Mike's Paving and Sealcoating - What an awesome job and team work, 10/10

[@obg7]

Great job Mikes crew!

[@nomorehate9176]

Great job, Mike!!

[@mschmidtTX]

You got a great deal. That would be a lot more where I live. Looks really good!

[@TheTgranber]

Mike getting Mike to do the job. Keep it simple!

[@Roadkillstew]

great job mike the paving looks great.

[@asimwaqar]

Some lighting decorations right next to this driveway will make the house look awesome at night

[@scottmichaels12]

This is kind of crazy because I'm literally looking for someone who does asphalt driveways and I'm about 35 minutes south of OKC in Chickasha. I also noticed that I have the same 320 prefix to my phone number as Mike's Paving so I'm hoping they will drive a little south. I'm calling on Monday! Thanks for the video and the info Mike and Mike!

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

That's the worst driveway I've seen. I hope you don't use them

[@julivanespi]

Good work Mike!

[@mcdermittd]

Mike's Paving did a fantastic job of working that hot asphalt. Coincident that "Mike's Paving" did "Mike's First Flip"? Great job documenting the process - as always - Mike!

[@frankd6142]

Mike, you guys did a great job!

[@jasonpeerboom3006]

My dad worked for an asphalt company for more than 15 years. I have never seen a driveway done so poorly. To pave over black dirt that’s just dumb

[@aldimanzoni6872]

Hi Jason. Could you explain why this job was done poorly? I have no idea about asphalt or driveways, and need to give mine an update bc its very old and practically destroyed, what should I be paying attention to know the crew is doing a good job? Thanks!

[@jasonpeerboom3006]

@@aldimanzoni6872 you need to put compacted gravel down as a base layer and when a driveway is that bad it should be removed completely.

[@ViskZz]

I agree, they could have done a much better job. 11:21 it´s not even aligned

[@unseenverse7777]

​@@aldimanzoni6872well unless you're blind the driveway isnt even straight.....and wheres the gravel for the underlayment for the asphalt? They dug up dirt and just put asphalt on there....

[@unseenverse7777]

​@@ViskZzyeah that was what I saw and died inside.... I wouldn't even had showed that on KZbin. And people really are saying they did a great job. Are they nuts?

[@jivescript]

Nice work Mike and Co.

[@user-hx7il8cl2k]

Go Mike's Paving! Great job!

[@aisylumukhametova920]

When we were kids, we used to love walking bare foot on the freshly rolled asphalt.

[@ashokponnappan8914]

Funny how mike's motto is 'get the job done the first time' while our mike has literally done the last two projects twice😁 great job mike's pavement!!

[@chrissedore7592]

this is the most messed up drive job ive ever seen, why wouldn't you remove everything and then lay a compacted gravel base to lay the asphalt on top of, why would you lay asphalt directly freshly dug out top soil, that section is going to fail in no time. drive way looks good for now but not after a few seasons

[@kylebrown3771]

Exactly. And the price he paid is insane. For that price I expected removal of the old stuff and a gravel base. I got my whole 400 sq ft driveway done for $6000 including removal of old asphalt.

[@Shitzbird]

this exactly.. as a german working in street construction i always wondered why the american driveways look so amateur made like the workers get no job training or something.. if you would do a job like this here you would immediately get fired und your companies insurance had to pay the damage that occures after some months when the soil sets.. no gravel layer, no edge binding, this is really hilarious for what price they ask :D

[@danlabonty9720]

​@kylebrown3771 I don't k own what the rates are in this area but this drive is easily 6 or 7 times bigger than your 400 sqft. But yes is was definitely a quickie. But it's a flip. Profit margins are always in the back of your mind,

[@kylebrown3771]

@@danlabonty9720 that’s true. Just feel bad for the next person whose driveway is gonna crack soon and have to fix it again. I like seeing stuff done right the first time, especially when you’re paying a professional.

[@danlabonty9720]

@kylebrown3771 I hear ya there. True professionals would say this is the right way to do it, and it costs this much. If you want it butchered that's not me.

[@LukeTheJoker]

Looks like a very good work crew/team.

[@RonDavidowicz]

Great job!

[@diamondperidot]

Shout out to the workers!

[@andrewswanger3071]

Nice job Mike’s Paving.

[@ThePaulus2010]

whoooooo go mike and mike!!

[@wnturck]

Looks great

[@jimoviegirl]

Looks awesome.

[@grassh0pperunit]

What is this "we" stuff? It looks like the crew did all of the work.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Mike’s Paving Company works so fast and the price was so low when compared to what that would cost in a major metropolitan area of the USA.

[@ModernBuilds]

They did great! I'm curious what other people pay in different states?

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@ModernBuildsI’ve never had any work like that done, but $10,000 sounds like just a deposit to me, Mike! PS. By B I love all of your content, Mike, Super-Pro!

[@scottmichaels12]

@@mitchellbarnow1709 It's really not based on the total amount paid, it's base on price per square foot. He told us he paid $4.50 per square foot so you need to figure your square footage to truly know if this is a great deal for you.

[@resolute01769]

Bro you got ripped off 😂

[@jrwaters943]

Looks way better, but needs curbing to better define the landscaped spaces from the driveway. Of course, curbing is expensive, but it would add so much IMO.

[@garethsnaim8174]

I love the smell of hot asphalt

[@baghdadbaghdadia7026]

👏👏👏 great work. Awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@ModernBuilds]

Thank you very much!

[@calebsimth4562]

If that’s 3 inches then I am packing 12🤣🤣

[@jayhiggs8159]

great team!

[@imadeit]

Awesome guys! Mikes team rulez!!:)

[@kevinm1095]

Are they going to seal this later?

[@londona9862]

I love your Videos

[@akabolbs]

Dang Squarespace makes you blur their shirts but not the logos on the equipment?

[@Icyblade01]

Are you going to be putting edging down the side of the tarmac or is it just going to 'sit' above the grass?

[@ParkourBrian]

This makes me crave one of those double chocolate cookies fresh from the oven

[@Ninjump]

Good crew!

[@ModernBuilds]

Killer crew!

[@davidellis251]

me: Watch a DIY channel Channel: Here watch me hire the pros, now here's an ad

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

11:50 where the concrete video?

[@sad6549775]

Not sure if it is was already asked but what is the pro of using asphault vs concrete?

[@timlanley4218]

its cheaper

[@dadlife8289]

I've been watching the whole build series assuming this was in Joshua Tree. I didn't know you moved to Oklahoma

[@TheRpro69]

What is the price different from Concrete vs. Asphalt for the same project?

[@ModernBuilds]

Concrete quotes were about 3x more!

[@siaomn]

Was quoted 4k as the middle bit for an asphalt driveway for a 90 ft straight driveway with no slope (garage and street are level) 40k for concrete

[@josuelugo4506]

How much do you think it would have cost if you did the whole driveway concrete instead?

[@ModernBuilds]

quotes were about $30,000!

[@josuelugo4506]

@@ModernBuilds 10k it is lol. I agree

[@unseenverse7777]

​@@josuelugo4506but if you do it yourself and have family help you its like 6-10k

[@kcbguy57]

You kicked asphalt. Great job.

[@leslieloughnan1461]

The Kubota is not a Bobcat. It's a track loader

[@denvernow7294]

We have to give props to Mike. He's not a contractor but still did a great job with this house. Having the will to undertake this reno on his own is impressive and deserves kudos. Was everything done "exactly" how it should be done? Not totally, but he has the motivation and follows through. He should be proud.

[@emdotdee]

needs a nice brick border

[@joeyfaithful4497]

Question. Can “you” paint the asphalt white if a person don’t like the black ? Cuz If you could than imma paint mine white. Black attracts to much heat. Don’t want to be sitting out there or playing and I step on the ground and it’s hot asf. 😂

[@unseenverse7777]

You mignt as well get a concrete driveway

[@MHKARAM]

Does the man's work boot have a large hole in it?

[@Ntrs_uno]

The look of worry on the workers face when the client touched the hot asphalt lol You’re a liability lol

[@MrVince8]

IMO, the price was at least double of what it should have been.

[@LikeCarvingACake]

Damn, 10k is a great deal

[@souzan-rfe7]

great👌

[@kimpaynter]

Mike is looks so good ❤❤❤ I love how you just interact with your subs it’s awesome. I could never rent that house. I would have to sell it. Some renters just do not care about how much time and effort and money. You have put into something and they will destroy your home and end up having to repair it for the next renter, it’s just a thought I would sell 😊

[@tiny3time]

It will not stay hot in a pile all day, the middle might but not the whole pile

[@jbratt]

What a difference! Nice!

[@ModernBuilds]

Big time!!

[@marksinclair1335]

Looks great!

[@Kurbbyy]

nice

[@JustinTCunningham-ms4yx]

Looks awesome 🤘

[@weekendhomeprojects]

That's a good price for that much asphalt. Looks good!

[@salmamera]

So good 😮

[@mai_world]

Awesome job!

[@Sewcialitecrew]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sparktabulus]

Did they spray down the grass killer before laying down the fresh asphalt??? And will you be sealing your fresh asphalt driveway!?

[@ModernBuilds]

Yes!!! I didn't have footage of that but they did!

[@kayladionyssiou3636]

What made you choose asphalt over concrete for the the driveways? Can you explain why someone might choose one over the other or where each might be better suited? Looks great, Mike & Mike!

[@jerrenb...]

Why asphalt and not concrete was it cheapers than concrete?

[@Kihidokid]

Why not cement, why not gravel, why not dirt, why not a series of rugs

[@judybesse4058]

Wow..... they did a great job!!!!!

[@iiBarnesy]

Well its definitely not 3 inches......

[@realityx2579]

Get concrete, concretes cheaper and holds up longer than asphalt

[@youarebymyside]

I don't own a house and probably never will, but this was really interesting to watch. Thank you.

[@georgescuion428]

I gladly watch your videos, and I think you are doing a marvellous job. But that tarmac was install bu Steve Wander, not one straight line, no gravel or anything, just tarmac laid on dirt. I am not from the states, idk really price per m etc, but them 11k was surely a piss take. And the fact that you keep prising them make it worst. I believe you actually paid less than that that, and that price is for the sake of the video.

[@Dragons7]

This should be for free.....at least justifies the work