Every part of your home deserves an upgrade once in a while — yes, even your driveway. That’s why we’re going to be taking a closer look at some of the best asphalt paving services in Ottawa today.
We did some research on FAQs about asphalt paving and compiled them at the end of this listicle for reference.
But first, let’s discuss the costs associated with this particular service in the next section.
How Much Is Asphalt Paving in Ottawa?
Asphalt is typically sold by square footage as indicated in the table below (costs are based on regional averages). Most commercial asphalt paving in Ottawa requires delivery per ton, cubic yard, or truckload.
If it’s a simple residential asphalt paving, you can expect to pay for labour by the hour, though it really depends on the asphalt paving company.
Paving companies will usually charge by the type of asphalt, consistency, and thickness required of a project. This is why it’s great that most of them offer free estimates at no obligation to the customer.
The Best Asphalt Paving Companies in Ottawa
To ensure that you’ll get quality services, we put together this listicle using the following criteria:
1. Pro Pavingstone Inc.
Pro Pavingstone Inc. is practically a one-stop-shop for all things paving and landscaping related. It caters to both commercial and residential clients with services ranging from asphalt paving and repairs to outdoor kitchen installation.
A look at its portfolio of works for past clients shows clean and professionally done driveways, walkways, pathways, retaining walls, decks, and steps. We appreciate the captions included in the pictures mentioning the materials and process used for each project.
But what’s really great about Pro Pavingstone is how it doesn’t require any kind of payment from customers until after the job is done! That’s quite a vote of confidence for the quality of its work right there.
It’s a bit of a letdown that its snow plowing and removal services are geared for commercial clients only, though.
It doesn’t list its prices but offers a free estimate and custom services. Apart from accepting credit cards as its only payment method, we find little else to complain about this BBB-accredited company.
Pros
- Comprehensive residential and commercial paving services
- Good portfolio of works
- Offers free estimates
- Payment is not required until work is done
- BBB-accredited, Aᐩ rating
Cons
- Commercial snow plowing and snow removal only
- No price guide provided
- Only accepts credit card payments
Customer Reviews
Completed the work on time
“We are extremely happy with the excellent landscaping work that Pro Pavingstone Inc. performed on our front walkway. They completed the work on time and their attention to detail was exemplary. We would highly recommend this company.” – Angelina D.
Detail-oriented and punctual
“We had our patio work done in April. I can say many great things about the crew at Pro Pavingstone inc. They’re detail-oriented and punctual. I’m happy to say that they really stand behind their work.” – Caitlyn Misty
2. JND Paving Inc.
With over six decades of paving experience, JND Paving Inc. continues to serve residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial clients. It has done countless driveways, parking lots, and even municipal roads and streets.
The company enjoys an Aᐩ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has been accredited since 2019. Client feedback is generally positive, with comments about its team’s professionalism, speedy work, and knowledge often brought up.
The JND Paving team is also bilingual and can talk to clients in French or English.
Its full range of paving services includes asphalt paving and grinding, asphalt resurfacing, concrete work, sealing and crack filling, and interlock paving. What’s more, JND offers emergency services (though strictly on an appointment basis).
We like how the company carefully explains each of its services on the website including the processes involved. It would be great to indicate some base pricing information for them, but the offer of free quotes should suffice.
Pros
- Bilingual services
- BBB-accredited, Aᐩ rating
- Offers free quotes
- Emergency services available
Cons
- Emergency services are by appointment
- Open only on weekdays
- No base pricing info given
Customer Reviews
Nice, polite, professional
“After getting quotes from different companies I decided to go with JND paving for my asphalt driveway. The work was just finished and I must say the experience from the first phone call to having the work completed was great. My driveway looks amazing! They worked weekends and late evenings to make sure the job was completed. Nice, polite, professional and knowledgeable! I will definitely use this company again for future projects! Thank you JND!” – Jennifer Warren
Addressed the issue quickly
“The work came out great, but there was a spot that I was unsure about I called the company and was told they would be back the following week to take a look at it, the crew showed up two days later and took care of the problem. I was surprised at how quickly they addressed the issue! Everything looks great! I would recommend this company to anyone getting work done!” – Kevin Lawrence
3. CanArk
Since 2012, CanArk has addressed the asphalt paving and interlocking needs of clients from Ottawa and surrounding areas. It’s another Better Business Bureau-accredited company with a consistent Aᐩ rating.
It enjoys generally favourable client feedback that mentions thorough workmanship and speedy service. Customers also comment on CanArk’s “excellent pricing” so it’s good to take advantage of its offer of free quotes and financing options.
CanArk emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundation in preparation for asphalt paving of commercial and residential driveways. Its preparation process includes using the highest grade of asphalt along with excavating and building an above-average sub-base.
We appreciate how it explains its asphalt paving process carefully on the website. It even throws in some care tips for newly paved asphalt driveways!
To underline the quality of its work, there’s a portfolio of past work that its team has done for clients. The downside is that there are no captions that could give more info on the projects.
Pros
- Financing options available
- Open seven days a week
- BBB-accredited, Aᐩ rating
- Offers free quotes
Cons
- The portfolio gallery needs captions
- Focused mostly on driveway paving
- Doesn’t provide a price guide
Customer Reviews
Happy with the service
“We were very happy with the service and our new driveway! we would absolutely recommend.” – Lauren Robson
Excellent pricing and customer service
“Kevin was so quick to respond, providing us with our driveway sealing estimate. He was at the house within days to get the work done. He took his time ensuring the driveway was fully sealed. Excellent pricing and customer service too!! Highly recommend! I will definitely use CanArk in the future! Thank you, Kevin.” – Allison Chapman
4. Ottawa Pavemaster
Ottawa Pavemaster does paving and asphalt services for customers in the Ottawa, Orleans, Manotick, Barrhaven, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, and surrounding areas. It caters to both residential and commercial clients.
The company has been around for three decades and also offers interlock, landscaping, stonework, and garden design services. It’s great that those who want to upgrade their property’s curb appeal can go to this company as a one-stop-shop option.
Client feedback often mentions the company’s efficiency and professionalism.
Those 30 years in the industry have yielded some pretty impressive works as seen in its picture gallery. We just wish some captions were thrown in to describe the work done for each picture.
It also helpfully throws in some information on the benefits of asphalt driveways and how to maintain them, which we appreciate.
And though it doesn’t list its service fees, Ottawa Pavemaster does offer free quotes for potential clients.
Pros
- Impressive portfolio gallery
- Serves both residential and commercial clients
- BBB-accredited, Aᐩ rating
- Offers free quotes
Cons
- Doesn’t provide captions for gallery pics
- No fixed operating hours
- Doesn’t list service fees
Customer Reviews
True professionals who know their craft well
“Thank you for the beautiful job you and your team did on our walkway. We are so very pleased and would definitely recommend your services. Thanks again Ron for being so accommodating with some of our suggestions. Henry and George are true professionals and know their craft very well.” – Linda and Daniel
Exceeded expectations
“Overall the work really exceeded my expectations and I am recommending Ottawa Pavemaster for doing an excellent job.” – James
5. Black Tar
Black Tar has been BBB-accredited since 2017 and has recently been Canadian Business Review Board-verified. It was founded in 2013 and currently has a customer service department that operates 14 hours a day.
The company offers asphalt paving and other services to residential, commercial, and even municipal clients. There’s no price guide for the service but there’s a handy asphalt paving calculator that can give pre-paving estimates by location or square footage.
Black Tar can provide free quotes to potential clients, as well.
We applaud the lifetime warranty it gives which the company claims to be the first of its kind in the industry. This warranty covers manufacturer and workmanship defects like cracking, heaving and dipping for residential paving surfaces.
It also offers after-care support by way of asphalt maintenance services. These include seal coating, pothole repair, crack sealing, and ramp installations.
Pros
- Offers a lifetime warranty
- Has an asphalt paving calculator
- BBB-accredited, Aᐩ rating
- Offers free estimates
Cons
- No price guide provided
- No after-hours services
- Closed on weekends
Customer Reviews
Demolition and paving crews were professional and friendly
“Thank you Black Tar! Your demolition and your paving crews were professional and friendly. They worked quickly, efficiently, and left the site clean upon departure. We’re happy with our driveway and highly recommend your company. Cheers.” – Matthew Lamb
On-time and budget from start to finish
“Black Tar removed our old driveway and put a new one in. From start to finish this company was professional, on time and on budget. Remi provided all the info we needed and Moe & his team were great. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for asphalt paving.” – Arlene Shipman
FAQs About Asphalt Paving in Ottawa
The best asphalt paving services in Ottawa can give your home a durable and aesthetic upgrade in no time.
Send us a message if you have other asphalt paving companies to recommend.
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