Hi Everyone, Need to get my parents' driveway paved and I'm looking for a list of things to look out for please... Questions so far: 1) How thick should the gravel layer be? (in particular for a driveway being redone)? 2) What type and thickness of asphalt should I be looking for for a longer life 3...
May 27th, 2022 12:50 pm
Hi, we are planning to the replace the lawn from our backyard with interlocks. we will have gravels (about 6 to 8 inches wide) paved along on the fence line. my neighbour concerns about the rain water drainage because our lot is a bit higher than hers (about half foot higher) and she suggests that i...
May 3rd, 2022 10:21 am
I am looking for recommendations for ashphalt driveway paving companies that serve the Durham region. I got two quotes, but it’s really hard to judge who is best. They all say the right things and provide addresses of recently paved jobs (which of course ...
Sep 29th, 2021 8:48 am
... 3” x 5” piece of paper and sign it. Place the entry form in an envelope and mail it with sufficient postage to: Jennifer Downey, Blacktop Asphalt Paving LTD, PO Box 21026, Cole Harbour NSW B2W 6B2. Entries must be postmarked no later than August 13, 2021. Limit of one (1) entry per envelope with ...
Aug 25th, 2021 1:13 pm
looking for a recommendation for the contractor to asphalt paving for a driveway and backyard; total about 2800sf in North York, ON. what are some questions I need to ask? thickness and the materials they going to use. any other information that I need ...
Jun 28th, 2021 6:58 pm
... big - equivalent to a 400'+ long 12' wide driveway. 20 years ago, a new base (about 1/2 of our driveway is on what part of the lawn prior to that paving job) and paving was $14k. Expensive but it was totally worth the upgrade from crushed aggregate. But the years and traffic have taken a toll ...
Jun 18th, 2021 8:01 am
Lot of stone paving jobs are cash deals. I wonder if there is a need/any point of asking them to sign off for receiving the cash. If there is no invoice and the signature is not on any sort of company's document, it isn't any proof ...
May 17th, 2021 2:30 pm
I didn't realize this would be an issue but after calling 10+ paving companies, I can't find a single one that will do a driveway narrower than 10ft. I've been told it's a large equipment issue. My driveway is 9.5 feet wide at its narrowest point and I ...
May 10th, 2021 11:23 am
Hi all friendI need your help to find out where i can get wholesale paving/driveway bricks or stone, limestone and gravel. i am thinking about doing ny my self and these companies charging way too much, any help really appreciated. Thanks
Apr 20th, 2021 11:59 pm
... So basically have 4 Cars parking space which we can park on driveway. I have budget of $5000. Is this budget OK? Please advise for driveway paving ideas and cost in Toronto area. Which will be good and affordable and will increase the house price after this renovation. Any advise for any ...
Jan 14th, 2021 11:39 pm
Hi, I am getting my driveway repaved with Asphalt. I found a paving company from HomeStars with decent scores. I have discovered the following issues with the work performed. 1. They damaged my chainlink fence. The skid driver was overzealous in doing ...
Aug 18th, 2020 11:31 am
I'm looking to get interlock installed in my rear garden here in Durham, which is approx 20x25ft (500 sq ft). I've had two quotes so far: 1. $13,000 + materials 2. $14,500 all inclusive Both of these seem really high to me as the material cost for the stone I want is $4000 including delivery. In com...
Jul 29th, 2020 5:51 pm
... because I paid a few hundred extra to get an extra inch of compressed asphalt when it was done i.e. 4 inches loose compressed to 3. Anyone got any paving recommendations or stories? I am in the GTA.
Jul 1st, 2020 12:23 pm
Recommendation for Asphalt paving company in Durham region !Kindly share your experiences .... Mine is 1.5 car garage wide and 2 car's space in length !
Oct 29th, 2019 8:17 am
Hi all,I am planning to resurface my driveway. I am looking for a good contractor. If you know anyone, please let me know.How the drive look http://i65.tinypic.com/10zzsx5.png I will ask my neighbor to do at the same time to reduce the cost if he agrees (I hope) Thanks in advance
Jul 22nd, 2019 9:47 am
I'm looking to have my driveway stripped of asphalt and replaced with decorative paving stone -- color, design, something. My issue is finding a proven quality paver to do the job. Would appreciate any contractor recommendations (with portfolios) who service London, ON.Thanks
Mar 29th, 2019 3:02 am
Hey RFD, So our driveway is in really rough shape, looks like the previous owners never replaced it, and the owners before them probably had left it for a while. The whole base will need to be ripped out and redone. We were quoted ~$5K for around 1000 square feet of asphalt including removal of old ...
Oct 19th, 2018 11:46 am
Hello, I live in a newer style markham semi-attached town house (corner lot), with detached double garage in the backyard. With the highwinds yesterday blowing down my fence beside my garage, i was thinking of converting the fenced area to a parking pad. How doable is this and who would I need to ta...
May 5th, 2018 5:25 pm
... ranged from $4.70 per square foot to $6.20 per square foot. Is this roughly in the expected range? Does anyone have any recent experience with a paving company? The reviews for the company that provided the lower end quote are decidedly mixed - 1/10, 2/10 or 10/10 on Homestars, for what little ...
Aug 1st, 2017 10:41 am
I would like to install interlocking pavers in a portion of my backyard. Although I don't mind the labour, I am not much of a handy person and other that resodding grass or installing new grass, I don't think I can do it myself. Are there any reputable companies that anyone recommend for this work?
Jul 3rd, 2017 11:23 pm