Asphalt vs Concrete Driveways in Tasmania: Cost, Lifespan, and Which Wins
Asphalt or concrete is the most common question we field on a residential driveway quote. Both materials work across Tasmania. Both last dec...
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Launceston Asphalting Team
Launceston asphalt contractors
Launceston Asphalting is an in-house crew of asphalt contractors based in Launceston, covering wider Tasmania. We pour driveways, resurface carparks, reinstate trenches, repair potholes and patch road sections from George Town through to Devonport and Scottsdale, plus jobs across the state when the timing's right.
Every guide on this blog comes from the crew that does the work, not a marketing team. If something on this site contradicts what you've been told elsewhere, it's because we'd rather lose a job to honest advice than win one with a sales pitch.
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WRITTEN BY LAUNCESTON ASPHALTING TEAM
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Crossover Permits in Launceston: What You Need to Know Before You Pour
If you're building a new home, renovating, or adding a second driveway in Launceston, you'll need a crossover permit. It's the section of dr...
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Sub-Base: The Most Important Part of a Driveway You'll Never See
The asphalt you see on a driveway is the wearing course. It's about 30-50mm thick and its job is to be smooth, waterproof, and look good. Th...
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Sealing vs Replacing: When Your Tassie Driveway Just Needs a Re-seal vs a Full Re-do
When your driveway starts looking tired, the question isn't 'how long do I have' — it's 'what level of repair does it actually need'. A driv...
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What to Look for in an Asphalt Quote (And the 5 Red Flags to Walk Away From)
We've quoted thousands of driveways across Launceston and wider Tasmania. The number of times we've come second to a cheaper quote that we t...
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