B&W Paving

Massachusetts has no statewide paving license, but residential paving contractors must be Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registered, and structural work requires a Construction Supervisor License. In Pembroke, a new driveway, a widened one, or a changed curb cut at a town road needs a permit, and any cut in the public way needs a street-opening permit. Given how much of town lies near ponds, the North River, or wetlands, buffer-zone lots commonly need Conservation Commission filing under the Wetlands Protection Act before paving, so check setbacks before grading.

Paving on the South Shore runs above the statewide median because of labor rates and the deeper sub-bases this freeze-thaw climate demands. A new asphalt driveway in Pembroke commonly runs $5,000–$12,000 depending on size, slope, and whether the base is rebuilt or overlaid. Sealcoating usually lands around $300–$700. Concrete runs roughly $8–$18 per square foot, and permeable pavers — sometimes required near water — sit higher. Drainage regrading on the area's wet soils is a frequent add-on.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential paving & driveways work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other paving & driveways contractor serving the town, on the Paving & Driveways in Pembroke page.