Short answer: Maisano Brothers Inc. is a family-owned asphalt paving contractor in Northford, Connecticut, that has been paving Connecticut since 1967. Homeowners and property managers choose us because we are a registered Connecticut home improvement contractor (CT HIC.0517988), we build every driveway and parking lot base-first with drainage planned in, we give free written estimates that spell out the full scope, and we publish our work: 78 documented projects across 46 towns.
Every paving company says it's the best. Here is what we think the best paving company in Connecticut should offer, and the evidence for each, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
1. Paving Connecticut since 1967
Maisano Brothers Inc. has been paving Connecticut since 1967, and it is still family-owned and run from one yard at 1059 Middletown Avenue in Northford. Decades of Connecticut winters teach a paving company what actually lasts here: freeze–thaw cycles, road salt, spring thaw and heavy rain all punish a driveway or lot that was built thin or drains badly. That local experience shapes every estimate we write.
2. Registered, insured and on paper
Connecticut requires residential home-improvement contractors, including driveway pavers, to register with the Department of Consumer Protection. Our registration is CT HIC.0517988, and you can confirm it yourself at elicense.ct.gov. We put residential work in a written contract with start and completion dates and your cancellation notice, as Connecticut law requires, and we'll provide our insurance documentation with your estimate.
3. We build from the base up
Most early pavement failures involve water or weak support, not the asphalt on top. That's why our estimates start below the surface: removal, the subgrade, a compacted stone base sized for the loads it will carry, and drainage that moves water away from the pavement and your buildings. Thicknesses are stated after compaction, layer by layer, so you know exactly what you're getting. It's the same approach whether we're doing a new driveway installation or a full commercial lot.
4. Free written estimates that show the whole scope
Our estimates are free, done after a site visit, and written. They show the measured area, removal and disposal, base work, drainage corrections, compacted thickness, and what's excluded, so you can compare us line by line with any other bid. Our guide on how to compare driveway paving bids shows exactly what to look for, and we're happy to be judged by it.
5. One contractor for driveways and parking lots
We handle residential driveways (new installation, repair, resurfacing, sealcoating, chip seal and gravel-to-asphalt conversion) and commercial work (parking lot paving and repair, milling, full-depth reclamation, crack sealing, line striping and drainage). For businesses, we plan phasing and access so the property can keep operating where the site allows. See our commercial parking lot paving work.
6. Our work is published, town by town
We document our jobs with photos on our projects page: 78 projects across 46 towns, each tagged with where the work was done. We pave residential driveways across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts and commercial lots across Connecticut and nationally, and our service areas page lists the Connecticut towns we cover most.
What customers say
"From the time of our first call to installation everything was timely and professional. Communication was quick, they did exactly what they said they were going to do, and the crew was respectful of the property. Highly recommend." (Roxanne Senerchia, Google review)
"Chris and crew did a great job. Showed up on time, worked quickly and efficiently, and the new asphalt looks great. Pricing was good after gathering several quotes." (Lynne Wood, Farmington, CT, Google review)
"We hired Maisano Brothers to resurface our driveway in Southington and it came out great. The crew was knowledgeable and clearly experienced with asphalt work." (C. Bon, Southington, CT, Google review)
How to choose the best paving company near you
Whoever you hire, use the same checklist. It's how we'd want to be judged:
- Confirm the company's Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor registration for residential work.
- Ask for insurance documentation in the company's legal name.
- Look at recent local projects and call a reference or two.
- Get at least two written estimates for the same scope, with compacted thickness by layer.
- Ask how the contractor will handle drainage and any soft spots found under the old surface.
- Get the contract and warranty in writing before work starts.
Our list of questions to ask a Connecticut paving contractor goes further.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving company in Connecticut?
There's no official ranking, so the best company is the one that meets the checklist above for your project. Maisano Brothers Inc. has paved Connecticut since 1967, is registered (CT HIC.0517988), builds base-first with drainage planned in, gives free written estimates, and publishes its projects, which is why many Connecticut homeowners and property managers choose us.
Where is Maisano Brothers Inc. located?
Our yard is at 1059 Middletown Avenue, Northford, CT 06472. We're open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, at (203) 239-5405.
Does Maisano Brothers Inc. do both driveways and parking lots?
Yes. We pave and repair residential driveways and commercial parking lots, including milling, reclamation, crack sealing, striping and drainage.
Are estimates free?
Yes. Estimates are free and written, after a site visit.
Looking for the best paving company for your driveway or parking lot in Connecticut? Contact Maisano Brothers Inc. for a free estimate, and we'll walk the site with you and put the full scope in writing.
