North York · Ontario, Canada
A driveway or patio is only as good as what's under it. In Yonge and Sheppard, Don Mills, Bayview Village and York University Heights we start with the base, grading and drainage, then pour or pave.
Services
Hot crack filling and sealcoating to slow oxidation and water damage on asphalt.
Replacing sunken or cracked walkways and steps with properly supported new concrete.
Garage pads, shed and hot-tub slabs, sidewalks and curbs poured to spec.
Patching potholes, settled sections and broken edges before they spread.
Phased scheduling so tenants, customers and traffic keep moving during the work.
Dig-out, removal and disposal of old concrete, asphalt or interlock.
How it works
An on-site look at access, grades and what's under the surface.
Layout, materials and schedule agreed before work starts.
Removal, base, forming or paving, done by one crew.
We check the finished work with you and explain aftercare.
FAQ
Fresh asphalt is usually ready for cars in a few days, sooner in cool weather. Concrete typically needs about a week before passenger vehicles and longer for heavy trucks.
We work in North York and nearby communities including Yonge and Sheppard, Don Mills, Bayview Village and York University Heights. If you're close by and not listed, ask — we can usually help.
Underground utilities are located first through the local one-call service, the layout and grades are confirmed, and access and parking are arranged so the work goes smoothly.
Asphalt is quicker to install, flexes with frost and is easy to reseal; concrete costs more up front but lasts longer and offers more finishes. The right pick depends on budget, slope, how long you plan to stay and the look you want.
Most cracking comes from a thin or poorly compacted base, water getting underneath, missing control joints or heavy loads. Building the base properly and managing drainage prevents most of it.
Toronto
Most paving problems in Yonge and Sheppard, Don Mills, Bayview Village and York University Heights — cracking, heaving, pooling water — trace back to a thin base or poor drainage, so that is where every job begins.
Commercial work around Toronto adds line painting, catch basin repairs, accessible parking and phased paving so the property stays open.
Freeze-thaw cycles and road salt are hard on paving here, so we use air-entrained concrete, a deeper compacted base and recommend sealing.
Permits & locates
Contact
Send the address, what you need paved or repaired and a rough size. We'll reply to book a free estimate.
Guide
Asphalt should not be laid in steady rain. Water on the base or in the mat cools the hot mix too fast, stops it bonding and leaves a weak, porous surface that fails early. Light drizzle on a well-drained base may be workable, but most crews in North York reschedule. Hot-mix also needs warm enough air and ground temperatures to compact properly, which is why paving around Toronto is usually done from spring to late fall.
Yes. Small jobs — a few steps, a landing, a walkway section, a pad for a shed, AC unit or hot tub, or a short sidewalk repair — are common across North York. They are quoted the same way as bigger work: measure, scope and a written price. Bundling small repairs together, or with a larger driveway or patio job, usually lowers the cost per square foot.
Concrete can be poured in cold weather, but it must not freeze before it gains strength. That means a thawed, frost-free subgrade, a suitable mix — often with accelerators — and insulated blankets or heated enclosures while it cures. For driveways, patios and walkways around North York, most homeowners are better served by waiting for spring; winter pours are mostly for footings and commercial schedules that can't wait.
Hairline cracks and surface wear can usually be sealed or resurfaced. Wide, spreading cracks, potholes, sunken sections, heaving and water pooling against the house usually point to a failed base, and patching that will not last. If more than about a quarter of the surface is damaged, or the driveway is near the end of its life, replacement in North York is often better value than repeated repairs. An on-site look settles it.
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