Asphalt or concrete, which job first?

Question

I have an asphalt driveway with a concrete sidewalk meeting the edge of it. They both need to be replaced. Which job needs to happen first?

Answer 1

I would have the driveway and sidewalk both removed at the same time so you're not removing one next to a finished product. Then have the sidewalk installed. After the forms are removed and the sidewalk cured, install the asphalt. It can be installed and compacted right up to the edge of the sidewalk and made level with it if that's how you want it.

Answer 2

I have to post this as an answer because I know I won't have enough space for a comment.

Last year I managed a pretty large driveway/replacement project for my mother's house. I was a large (and I mean LARGE) circular driveway and other substantial driveway sections. It was 70 years old and in dire need of replacement. We originally thought asphalt, I personally knew the asphalt guy and he said you might consider concrete for the entire job. Due to oil prices and the base that would have to be installed (quarry spall and crushed rock), not to mention the excavation and disposal expenses, he said concrete might be less expensive. Asphalt needs a very good base because it's not that strong.

So we went with concrete for the entire job, replaced a couple of sidewalks and made them level with the new driveway, which is great bc mom uses a walker and now she doesn't have any steps to worry about. The entire pour was also reinforced with rebar.

So you might want to be open minded about this and consider design opportunities going all concrete.