NETTO CONSTRUCTION

Massachusetts has no paving license, but your residential contractor must be Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registered, with a Construction Supervisor License for structural grading or retaining work. In Taunton, the DPW issues curb-cut and street-opening permits and inspects the apron. Near the Taunton and Three Mile rivers and the area's wetlands, the Conservation Commission may require review under the Wetlands Protection Act before new or expanded paving. A local contractor pulls the permits and checks buffer-zone status before quoting.

Taunton paving runs at moderate South Coast pricing — generally below the Boston metro, with suburban lots offering easier truck access. 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 Taunton page.