I read users: 'V V.' post on here and honestly, appalled since I do not share the same experience at all. I called Joe from Primo Paving and we discussed briefly the job on the phone and right away, he was interested and engaged in our discussions. We discussed a couple of more times on the phone afterwards the technical details and soon after, I hired Joe to do a driveway which included an excavation, and paving of a driveway and the side of my house. Joe completed the job with such precision and quality that my neighbors came out the next day and asked, who the gentleman was that did my driveway. I have highly recommended Joe to my neighbors and doing so, again on this official forum. I want everyone know look at my driveway and be able to know that I had absolutely zero stress and no issues whatsoever in the entire process. From the initial conversation, Joe was polite, informative and very thorough in his assessment. He was even nice enough to meet with my dad that week to get his opinion on the driveway, and he answered all of our questions we had with a great understanding of the industry standards, process, tools, and gave us accurate measurements. More importantly, his estimate did not change. I have been in situations, where contractors will provide an estimate and then the bill will go up incrementally every time you talk to the contractor. Not in this case. Joe is very honest, giving me a reasonable and upfront estimate that did not change in anyway, shape or form. His quality of work speaks for himself. If you drive in the city, you can definitely tell the difference between a quality driveway and a driveway that was done in a hurry or with little attention to detail. You can tell my driveway was done by Joe from Primo Paving! Joe's equipment was all new, working perfectly and there are an industry leader in the driveway paving industry. It is fully accurate to the measurements provided, complete, thorough, and he used ample amount of tar/gravel to make sure that my driveway will last me for me for my entire life. I can honestly say that Joe from Primo Paving is the best contractor I have ever hired in my life! ...period. Call him and find out and personally message me if you disagree with my previous statement that he is the best! See for yourself! read more

I hired Primo Paving in the city of Somerville, MA and was immediately impressed with his quick and rapid reply to my request for an estimate. He came to see the project, answered all of my questions and gave me a written estimate on the spot. The price was very reasonable and fair for the amount of driveway and work I wanted to get done, and for the quality, and expertise he brings to table. You can tell Joe has been doing this for 30+ years because he was knowledgeable about the subject. Everything from retaining walls, excavation, paving, seal-coating and more, Joe was able to make me feel comfortable that I was talking and doing business with an expert. I was very grateful Joe took the job and his prompt work ethic led me to having my driveway 100% done in less than a week and a half, from the initial communications to the complete, final job. Joe has deserved this positive review, and by far, is the most professional contractor you will ever meet, his thoroughness for the job is unmatchable and the quick turnaround to completing the job is like no other. In no other world, especially not a city like Somerville, could you get a job 100% complete so quick, and with such great quality for such a reasonable. I again am very impressed with his work, will definitely recommend him to my dad who also lives in Somerville and all of my friends. Finally, but not least, he is trustworthy. When he says, he will be there, guess what, he will be there. I have never had a contractor be on time like Joe. Honest, Trustworthy are two qualities that are a must when deciding to hire someone for a job that means a lot to you, and Joe from Primo Paving, is the best...period! read more

I'm very pleased to give this company a 5-star review! What a great job Joe and his guys did at my house! They tore out my ancient crumbled and broken concrete and did my sidewalk, driveway and walkway all in asphalt, and also installed beautiful cobblestones for a retaining wall! I'm super-happy with the results and Joe and his crew worked like busy bees to get the whole job done efficiently in a day, from start to finish! Then they came back later after the paving cured to apply sealer. They left everything clean, swept and even washed up. It's amazing what a difference this new pavement makes - My whole home looks new again! When considering paving types, Joe showed me local examples of paver stone work he's done, and if I'd had more to spend, I would have considered it because it was simply beautiful! But my modestly-priced asphalt also looks great. I have no complaints! Joe is also very honest and gives great professional advice, and has a very pleasant and fun personality. I very highly recommend Joe and Primo Paving and Sealcoating to anyone in need of fresh asphalt paving or other paving types. Bravo Primo! read more

Highly recommend Primo Paving! My driveway was in rough condition. I had other companies come out to give me estimates in the past but when they came they did not seem trustworthy. I held off until I went to a friends' baby shower and noticed her driveway and how it has a rich black finish with a smooth texture. I asked her who did her driveway and she said Joe from Primo Paving a few years back. I was amazed at the work, it looked as though it was done yesterday and for it to stay like that through the rough winters of snow and salt impressed me. The next day I called Joe. After speaking with him on the phone he came out to my house in Belmont the same day to have a look. There was no comparison to the estimates I received before. He went over in detail the process it would take to put in a whole new driveway. After listening to him I gave him the job. He is very methodical. Joe came over with a crew of workers and everything went as planned. A month later he did a sealcoat now my driveway is even and smooth with a rich black finish. Thank you Joe and Primo Paving crew! read more

LOVE PRIMO PAVING! We are so happy! Primo's Owner, Joe, is so nice, so professional and courteous, and we trust him completely, especially now that he delivered everything he promised, and more! Joe helped us to make a perfect plan for our paving job, a tight residential property with a difficult, narrow driveway and walk. Primo came and sized up our job and gave us a very reasonable quote for a lot of work. He gave us expert advice that saved us money and made the best use of the space we had. His crew were speedy and did perfectionist work, moving plants, building a stone wall, and laying a very thick layer of asphalt over a solid bed of packed gravel. We could tell every step of the way that Joe and his crew never skimped on #1 quality materials and machinery, and the results are outstanding. They even cleaned up all around our property, leaving it even nicer than when they started - even the street out front! We are overjoyed with the final product! Our property looks fantastic and we highly recommend Primo to anyone who wants A-1 work at a very reasonable price! read more

Last year I called Primo paving and Seal coating and Joe the owner answered. We set up a time to meet at my property and he was punctual and professional. As always I get three bids. His price was neck and neck with another competitor and one bid was off the charts. Because of his professionalism I called and set an appointment to have the driveway done. On the day of the paving he arrived at the specified time and said he felt as if he overcharged me and took additional money off the price. Now the job was a bargain. The work was excellent and I have already booked him for other jobs for this spring. Working with contractors and vendors as a Property Manager for many years I have seen it all and in many cases you have to chase them to return your phone call. Not the case here. The work done was on my home and I was so impressed he will work on Properties that I manage. I never discussed my position or the fact that this was "not my first rodeo" dealing with one in his line of work. I would call Joe in a New York minute for paving and seal coating. Totally satisfied. read more

It is an honor and privilege to write this review for Joe and Primo Paving. Joe is a true old world craftsman who takes the greatest pride in his work, possesses an extraordinary work ethic and goes to immeasurable lengths to achieve award winning results with a unique dose of kindness, understanding, patience and compassion for extenuating circumstances. He will treat you and your property with great respect. Sometimes there just arent enough superlatives but Joe is the BEST and the quality of his workmanship is exceptional !! If only every contractor had his integrity, this world would be a better place. If you need asphalting, don't miss the opportunity to connect with this awesome gentleman whose skill is unparalleled! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you Joe for being our guardian angel on New Years Eve and rescuing us from a potentially dangerous and hazardous situation with grace and calmness. We hold you in the highest esteem .....you are truly 1 in a million and we will be forever grateful to you and your amazing crew! read more

Fantastic! Joe is outstanding! I have known this family in Arlington for many decades, as fair and honest people, always helping others, so when I needed paving I called Primo, and I couldn't have been more delighted! My driveway is so beautiful! Primo showed me all kinds of little ways he could save me money while making my paving better. He really took his time to explain things well to me. He came on the specified day, right on time, with a great crew. They got right to work and finished the whole job while I watched out the windows. I could see the men looked very closely at every little thing as they worked like real perfectionists. The work came out stunning! And honestly, the job cost less than I thought it would, and it added so much to the value of my Arlington home. If you need paving, I recommend Primo without reservation! You will be so happy! read more

Absolutely TOP-NOTCH! In every way, you will be thrilled with Primo Paving, just like I am! My driveway came out looking so super-nice. The owner, Joe Primo, returned my call promptly, and gave me the best price of four pavers I called! Joe works right alongside his team to make sure everything is perfection. He really knows what he's doing and gave me great advice that saved me a lot more time and money. Joe applied very thick layer of hot asphalt mix on a bed of packed gravel he put down the day before. After applying the hot-top, then he came back and put sealcoating on the driveway! What a beautiful difference in my property now, and what a difference it makes to hire this very responsible family owned business of generations. Joe is very proud of his work and his final product really shows it! Thank you, Primo Paving! A-PLUS!!! read more

***PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY*** This guy is a scum bag He made me think he was "the best" and I fell for it. All he did was talk about himself and ranted about his reviews. (I should have known right there, because if you are that good your work speaks for itself you don't need to brag about yourself for hours) The job he did for me was AWFUL , my driveway looks like crap. Worst part is the company site says they pry themselves on customer service , however he won't return any phone calls. I feel like I was taken advantage of and he won't even come back to make it right or even return a phone call. I'm embarrassed by my driveway and all my neighbors, family and friends ask who did it so that they make sure not to use them for their driveway ! read more

Outstanding! When I first called Joe about the job, he was straightforward and open, explaining what the work would entail; and the turnaround was incredibly quick - the job was completed a few days after the call. Joe and his crew showed up with masks, were prompt, efficient, and professional in every way. They filled some vicious pot holes on our street in Arlington. The price was VERY fair, and they actually did more work than the contract called for. We couldn't be more pleased. A number of years ago, Joe's father also did some excellent work for us. I will definitely be calling Joe next Spring to do some work on our driveway. read more

We use Primo Paving mainly for snow removal after big storms. In addition to being a good guy and a straight-shooter, Joe is an artist with the plow. Our driveway is very tight--no place to turn around or dump the snow. But he's able to create enough space for our cars to drive right out, without ever touching any of the landscaping. This past storm he bailed us out. Even though we didn't call him until relatively late and he could have charged us a premium, he came over within a couple of hours, did a great job, and charged us the usual rate. We're big fans! read more

We were very happy with the service from Primo Paving. The owner was very knowledgeable in analyzing the issues we had and the work required to address them; and he was very prompt in providing us an estimate and finishing the job. He also went above and beyond with the cleanup - they cleared back a ton of growth on the edge of the driveway and removed a sizable rock pile that we inherited from the previous owner. Overall, we were very pleased with the result, as the driveway looks far better than we ever anticipated. read more

I am very impressed with the professionalism of Primo Paving. Joe is the same person who comes out to give you a quote and the guy to do the work so you know nothing is lost in communication. Primo Paving also uses Liquid Gold for seal coating which I found to be first rate. Other companies wish they used this name brand. Lastly, Joe manually applies this seal coat. It is not sprayed and therefor it does not get all over everything. I definitely recommend Primo Paving read more

Primo did an excellent job on our driveway. Joe was very good at explaining how he would do the repair and how it would look. He went the extra step to ensure the repair was done the right way with top quality results. The seal coat came our great, the driveway looks new! Joe Sr., Joe and Junior were a pleasure to deal with. A quality job at a very reasonable price. Definitely would recommend them for your paving needs. read more

This company was great. We have used other companies prior to this and I was not always happy with the work that was done. Primo arrived ready to work, sealed the existing cracks in the driveway and went to work sealcoating it. It looks great. And unlike previous coatings, this sealer is thick, the edges are well done and the appearance is first class. Thanks to Joe and the team at Primo Paving. read more

I can't say enough about Primo Paving. My husband left a message and Joe called us back right away. The service was fabulous. The job was done neatly and efficiently. They also cleaned up and left the area spotless. I highly recommend Primo Paving. By the way, I'm extremely fussy and never write reviews, but I felt compelled to give this company a rave review for their quality work. read more

I highly endorse Primo Paving. Joe answered my call and quickly gave an estimate. He started the work on my driveway and walk as promised. His work clearly demonstrates his expertise, competence and attention to details. He managed his polite and hardworking crew with patience. Joe is accommodating and true to his word. He gladly solved other problems I had on my property. read more

Joe from Primo paving quoted me a very fair price compared to others. He came on time with his crew & they did a fantastic job. They ripped out my whole driveway & I had them rip out the grass on the side of the house to extend the driveway. It was a hot day & the guys got everything done as planned- non stop! I was very impressed & I highly recommend Primo Paving. read more