--- title: "Circle Asphalt Paving" description: "A 2022 customer said Circle Asphalt Paving had blacktopped their first driveway many years earlier, and that the company came back after 50 years to replac" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Circle Asphalt Paving **Trade:** Paving · **Address:** 108 Aldrich Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 · **Phone:** (860) 354-8053 · **Website:** http://www.circleasphalt.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.1/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 6 sources. 60% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read A 2022 customer said Circle Asphalt Paving had blacktopped their first driveway many years earlier, and that the company came back after 50 years to replace the old with new. In that 2022 review, the customer said the owner was very communicative about the timeline. The company describes itself on its website as paving specialists and says it has been in business 57 years, naming New Milford, Woodbury, Bridgewater, Kent, Brookfield and Warren as its service area. Its Better Business Bureau profile, where it holds an A+ grade, says it offers asphalt, drainage, excavation and commercial sweeping services. Google lists it at 4.4 stars from 16 ratings. A 2024 customer said the driveway was finished on a Tuesday and thanked Joe and his crew. A 2021 customer said their driveway was completely dug up and redone, and that Joe and his crew were quick. A 2021 customer wrote that Joe held the deposit for 4 months, then came unexpected with no word, and would not return calls. A 2023 customer said they never heard back after sending an inquiry. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0617018, as active, held by CIRCLE ASPHALT PAVING CO INC. **Strengths:** - A driveway replacement — a 2022 customer said they returned after 50 years - Timeline communication — a 2022 customer said the owner was very communicative **Concerns:** - A held deposit — a 2021 customer said Joe held it 4 months - An unanswered inquiry — a 2023 customer said they never heard back ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.4 stars from 16 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Circle%20Asphalt%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJWbq--Hn354kRgOUAYh3ChrE) — “Google: 4.4★ from 16 ratings” - A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-milford/profile/paving-contractors/circle-asphalt-paving-co-inc-0111-5001015) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - In 2022, a customer said the company returned after 50 years to replace the driveway it had first blacktopped _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyanJfRG5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb186c21d6200e580!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2jr_DnQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Many years ago my late husband and I had Circle Asphalt Paving blacktop our first driveway and the they did a very professional job.I rec…” - In 2021, a customer said their driveway was completely dug up and redone _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHbGRmWmVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb186c21d6200e580!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGldfZeQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Would highly recommend Circle Asphalt Paving. We saw recommendations on Facebook and made a great choice! We had our driveway completely …” - In 2024, a customer said the driveway was finished and thanked Joe and his crew _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUMmQzeTB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb186c21d6200e580!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT2d3y0wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ The driveway was finished on Tuesday, and it looks great. The guys were efficient, honest and courteous. An all-around great experience. …” - In 2021, a customer wrote that Joe held a deposit for 4 months and would not return calls _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHdEpXSG5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb186c21d6200e580!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGtJWHnAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ It really bothers me at 75 years old that this day would come. I have never complained about a single company until I met this man. Joe -…” - In 2023, a customer said they never heard back after sending an inquiry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCaWVuVHBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb186c21d6200e580!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBienTpgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Never heard back after I sent an inquiry” - The company says it has been in business 57 years and serves New Milford, Woodbury, Bridgewater, Kent, Brookfield and Warren _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.circleasphalt.com) — “Self-reported 57 years in business” - [Official Website](http://www.circleasphalt.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): New Milford, Woodbury, Bridgewater, Kent, Brookfield, Warren” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0617018, as active, held by CIRCLE ASPHALT PAVING CO INC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0617018 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: CIRCLE ASPHALT PAVING CO INC” - Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyanJfRG5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb186c21d6200e580!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2jr_DnQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Many years ago my late husband and I had Circle Asphalt Paving blacktop our first driveway and the they did a very professional job.I rec…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHbGRmWmVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb186c21d6200e580!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGldfZeQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Would highly recommend Circle Asphalt Paving. We saw recommendations on Facebook and made a great choice! We had our driveway completely …” - [Official Website](http://www.circleasphalt.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): At Circle Asphalt, we believe that you, the customer, come first. We are paving specialists with a traditio…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-milford/profile/paving-contractors/circle-asphalt-paving-co-inc-0111-5001015) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Circle Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. offers asphalt, drainage, excavation and commercial sweeping…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0617018, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Circle%20Asphalt%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJWbq--Hn354kRgOUAYh3ChrE): 4.4★ from 16 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Circle%20Asphalt%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJWbq--Hn354kRgOUAYh3ChrE): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.circleasphalt.com): 57 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-milford/profile/paving-contractors/circle-asphalt-paving-co-inc-0111-5001015): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/circle-asphalt-paving-co-inc): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/donald-f-goodell-69-race-car-driver-founder-240590.php): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ann Gilpin · 2024-05-16**: The driveway was finished on Tuesday, and it looks great. The guys were efficient, honest and courteous. An all-around great experience. Thank you to Joe and his crew - **1/5 · Google Reviews · lauren Haire · 2023-01-22**: Never heard back after I sent an inquiry - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy Carlson · 2022-04-20**: Many years ago my late husband and I had Circle Asphalt Paving blacktop our first driveway and the they did a very professional job.I recently had them return after 50 yrs to have them replace the old with new.The workers were very professional, detail oriented, polite, and the owner was very commun… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · marla batchie · 2021-11-04**: Would highly recommend Circle Asphalt Paving. We saw recommendations on Facebook and made a great choice! We had our driveway completely dug up and redone and it looks great! Joe and his crew were quick and did an amazing job! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Bill Pines · 2021-10-21**: It really bothers me at 75 years old that this day would come. I have never complained about a single company until I met this man. Joe - The one who is happy to accept cash, and never get back to you. After holding the deposit for 4 months, he came unexpected. No word, just showed up. This Job was… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T11:01:19.036Z. Cite as: Circle Asphalt Paving — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/circle-asphalt-paving-new-milford) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/circle-asphalt-paving-new-milford ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)