A polite “gentleman” knocked on my door, offered to pave my driveway, explaining that the town wants everyone’s driveway to be brought up to code.
At first he sounded like he was there on official business from the town, but when I asked precise questions, such as why I have not received written notice from the town, I was able to determine that, in fact, the statement that the town wants everyone’s driveway to comply with code was a non-sequitur, and that my driveway is not out of code compliance.
Even after I refused, he was persistent, claiming that he had a lot of asphalt remaining from another job, and I could get a a tremendous bargain. He finally left when I told him that I do business with people I have a previous relationship with and with whom we have had a serious discussion, not with someone who appears at my door.
My best guess is that if he ever does pave a driveway, it will look good long enough for payment to be made, and start to deteriorate soon after.
