---
title: "Hamden Paving"
description: "A recent customer said Hamden Paving tore out old asphalt and a circular driveway they weren't using, and that the new driveway came out smooth with clean "
doc_version: "2026-10-19"
last_updated: "2026-10-19"
---

# Hamden Paving

**Trade:** Paving · **Address:** 451 Circular Ave, Hamden, CT 06514 · **Phone:** (203) 288-5185 · **Website:** http://www.hamdenpaving.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 7 sources.
83% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A recent customer said Hamden Paving tore out old asphalt and a circular driveway they weren't using, and that the new driveway came out smooth with clean edges. That customer also said the price was reasonable and the job could start within a week. The company's website says it was founded by Orlando Abate in 1987 and is carried on by his son, Joseph Abate.

On Google it holds 4.4 stars from 19 ratings, and its BBB grade is A+. A recent customer said the company worked on their driveway and fixed some concrete sidewalk, and left everything clean and tidy. A recent customer who had a driveway repaved said Rich and Joe offered suggestions and advice. A 2025 customer said the company replaced their entire driveway and sidewalk.

A 2024 customer said Rich drew up a quote for a basketball area at EastGate Condominiums where the pavement was in bad condition, and started right away once the board approved it. A 2024 customer said Rich came within a day to quote an emergency repair on a commercial property's driveway that was developing a sinkhole. A 2024 customer said the company restored their gravel driveway after addressing concerns the customer had not considered. A 2021 customer said the company removed a 35+ year old asphalt driveway, laid a new base and paved new asphalt, at a quote more reasonable than the other regional companies they contacted.

A 2026 customer said they hired the company to stop their cars scraping at the top of the driveway, and that after the repave the cars scraped even more. That 2026 customer said later visits brought three plastic speed bumps, then added pavement and a partial repave that ended up basically the same, and that in April 2026 Joe called to say there was nothing more they could do. The same 2026 customer wrote that after posting the review, a text from Joe said: "It’ll all come back to you at the end, watch what happens, bad people get what they get coming."

A 2025 customer said a repave, widening and garage drain done maybe 6-7 years earlier left water pooling in front of the garage, and that water has seeped in enough to crack the garage floor. That 2025 customer said they called about the puddles soon after the work, and that after multiple calls and messages, the company never came.

Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0702179, as active, held by HAMDEN PAVING LLC.

**Strengths:**
- Smooth, clean edges — a recent customer said the new driveway came out that way
- Quick start — a recent customer said work could start within a week
- A full driveway rebuild — a 2021 customer described removal, new base and new asphalt
- Sinkhole repair quote — a 2024 customer said Rich came within a day

**Concerns:**
- Scraping not corrected — a 2026 customer said cars scraped more after the repave
- Drainage after repave — a 2025 customer described water pooling in front of the garage
- Follow-up visits — a 2025 customer said they never came after multiple calls

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Founded by Orlando Abate in 1987 and carried on by his son, Joseph Abate, according to the company's website _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.hamdenpaving.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Founded by Orlando Abate in 1987, a tradition of pride and excellence has been carried on by his son, Josep…”
- 4.4 stars from 19 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hamden%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJIUSQM4Tb54kRO6zG0TBLzW0) — “Google: 4.4★ from 19 ratings”
- BBB grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/paving-contractors/hamden-paving-co-0111-45000728) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- A recent customer said the new driveway came out smooth with clean edges after old asphalt was removed _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aRGVISTJWa3BOYXpKNFVsOVVkVTF6YVMxbVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZDeHI2VkpNazJ4Ul9UdU1zaS1mZnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ HP did a great job removing old asphalt and a circular driveway that we weren't using. New driveway looks great, clean edges, super smoot…”
- A recent customer said the price was reasonable and the job could start within a week _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aRGVISTJWa3BOYXpKNFVsOVVkVTF6YVMxbVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZDeHI2VkpNazJ4Ul9UdU1zaS1mZnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ HP did a great job removing old asphalt and a circular driveway that we weren't using. New driveway looks great, clean edges, super smoot…”
- A recent customer said the company fixed some concrete sidewalk with their driveway and left everything clean and tidy _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWVGNtRnJYME5SWW14NllsOUNWR1pKVEdSQmFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVTcmFrX0NRYmx6Yl9CVGZJTGRBaWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Hamden paving did an excellent job on our driveway and some of concrete sidewalk we needed fixed. They were professional and left everyth…”
- A 2024 customer said Rich came within a day to quote an emergency sinkhole repair on a commercial property's driveway _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURydnFYWEJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrvqXXBw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently had Hamden Paving do an emergency repair on the driveway of our commercial property that was developing a sinkhole. Rich came…”
- A 2021 customer said the company removed a 35+ year old asphalt driveway, laid a new base and paved new asphalt _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHaXE3U3ZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGiq7SvgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My neighbors and I contracted Hamden Paving to replace our 35+ year old asphalt driveway (remove old driveway, lay new base, pave new asp…”
- A 2026 customer said cars scraped more after a repave meant to fix scraping, and later visits did not correct it _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21rM2JHRm9jVTFoV25oQ2VEUTRWbVp3VkY5RU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmk3bGFocU1hWnhCeDQ4VmZwVF9EOWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ ’m beyond frustrated with the experience I’ve had with this company, and I would strongly advise others to think twice before hiring them…”
- A 2026 customer said a text from Joe after the review read "It’ll all come back to you at the end, watch what happens, bad people get what they get coming." _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21rM2JHRm9jVTFoV25oQ2VEUTRWbVp3VkY5RU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmk3bGFocU1hWnhCeDQ4VmZwVF9EOWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ ’m beyond frustrated with the experience I’ve had with this company, and I would strongly advise others to think twice before hiring them…”
- A 2025 customer said a repave and garage drain left water pooling in front of the garage, and the company never came after multiple calls _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnMWFiNGpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCg1ab4jAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ This is a longer-term review, for work performed maybe about 6-7 years ago. We had Hamden Paving repave and widen our driveway, as well a…”
- Driveway paving and repaving _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aRGVISTJWa3BOYXpKNFVsOVVkVTF6YVMxbVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZDeHI2VkpNazJ4Ul9UdU1zaS1mZnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ HP did a great job removing old asphalt and a circular driveway that we weren't using. New driveway looks great, clean edges, super smoot…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkTU1GcGllSGxUY1ROWFNHZDNWMmw0VEVwNk4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldMMFpieHlTcTNXSGd3V2l4TEp6N2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I just had my driveway repaved and I couldnt be happier. Rich and Joe offered helpful suggestions and good advice. Driveway looks great. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHaXE3U3ZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGiq7SvgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My neighbors and I contracted Hamden Paving to replace our 35+ year old asphalt driveway (remove old driveway, lay new base, pave new asp…”
- Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0702179, as active, held by HAMDEN PAVING LLC. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0702179 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: HAMDEN PAVING LLC”
- Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aRGVISTJWa3BOYXpKNFVsOVVkVTF6YVMxbVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZDeHI2VkpNazJ4Ul9UdU1zaS1mZnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ HP did a great job removing old asphalt and a circular driveway that we weren't using. New driveway looks great, clean edges, super smoot…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkTU1GcGllSGxUY1ROWFNHZDNWMmw0VEVwNk4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldMMFpieHlTcTNXSGd3V2l4TEp6N2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I just had my driveway repaved and I couldnt be happier. Rich and Joe offered helpful suggestions and good advice. Driveway looks great. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2swMGN6TlBUVEk1WVZKRmJIbElPVEZWUlcxT1ZrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk00czNPTTI5YVJFbHlIOTFVRW1OVkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Hamden Paving did an excellent job replacing my entire driveway and sidewalk. Very professional and efficient, I’ve already referred them…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHaXE3U3ZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6dcd4b30d1c6ac3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGiq7SvgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My neighbors and I contracted Hamden Paving to replace our 35+ year old asphalt driveway (remove old driveway, lay new base, pave new asp…”

## License

Status: **active** (#HIC.0702179, 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

- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/1vzrdch/hamden_construction/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hamden%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJIUSQM4Tb54kRO6zG0TBLzW0): 4.4★ from 19 ratings
- [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/hamden-paving-llc-hamden): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hamden%20Paving&query_place_id=ChIJIUSQM4Tb54kRO6zG0TBLzW0): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/paving-contractors/hamden-paving-co-0111-45000728): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.hamdenpaving.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local News](https://asphaltrepairsolutions.com/asphalt-paving-hamden-ct/): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Craig Norton · 2026-06-28**: HP did a great job removing old asphalt and a circular driveway that we weren't using. New driveway looks great, clean edges, super smooth. Price was reasonable, responded quickly and availability was within a week to start. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · estefani rodriguez · 2026-05-20**: Hamden paving did an excellent job on our driveway and some of concrete sidewalk we needed fixed. They were professional and left everything clean and tidy. The team is friendly and hard working. Thank you Hamden paving for your work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · michael doyle · 2026-05-01**: I just had my driveway repaved and I couldnt be happier. Rich and Joe offered helpful suggestions and good advice. Driveway looks great. Highly recommend their service
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gentlemen A · 2026-04-30**: Great workmanship!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Angelo · 2026-04-29**: Highly recommend, they do great work at a reasonable
Price.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Pedro Santos · 2026-04-15**: ’m beyond frustrated with the experience I’ve had with this company, and I would strongly advise others to think twice before hiring them.

In August 2024, I met with Rich and clearly explained that the main reason for repaving my driveway was because my cars were scraping at the top. He assured me …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christine Batts · 2025-10-18**: Hamden Paving did an excellent job replacing my entire driveway and sidewalk. Very professional and efficient, I’ve already referred them to others. Thanks again.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Wai M · 2025-02-19**: This is a longer-term review, for work performed maybe about 6-7 years ago. We had Hamden Paving repave and widen our driveway, as well as install a drain in front of our garage. Our driveway is fairly flat; it originally only had one large puddle off to the side after the rain. After Hamden Paving'…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · East Gate Board · 2024-11-12**: I would highly recommend Hamden Paving. I met with Rich and told him what we needed. We had an area used for basketball and the pavement was in bad condition. He drew up a great quote and the board approved it. He started right away and the job looks great.  Communication was easy and there was no p…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mia Darden · 2024-10-30**: Rich did an amazing job with our driveway.
The team was excellent, professional and proficient. I definitely recommend!
-Tia Darden

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