Cassidy Paving

There's no Massachusetts paving license, but your residential paver must be Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registered, with a Construction Supervisor License for structural grading or retaining work. In Haverhill, the DPW issues curb-cut and street-opening permits and inspects the apron. Near the rivers and wetlands the Conservation Commission may require review under the Wetlands Protection Act before you add impervious paving. A contractor who works in Haverhill regularly will confirm whether your lot is in a buffer zone before quoting.

Haverhill paving runs at moderate Merrimack Valley pricing — eastern MA labor rates, with suburban lots offering easier truck access than the dense inner cities. A standard asphalt driveway replacement typically runs $4,600–$10,800, with longer drives and full base rebuilds at the upper end. Sealcoating generally runs $250–$650. Concrete lands around $9–$16 per square foot installed, with permeable systems higher. Cost is driven by driveway length, base depth, drainage and any wetlands-related work, and tear-out versus overlay.

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 Haverhill page.