# Excavation and paving in Laval and the North Shore | National Asphalte National Asphalte, an excavation and asphalt paving contractor in Laval, the North Shore and Montreal. Under your driveway, we lay a stone base before the asphalt or interlocking pavers. To have your driveway dug out and paved, call National Asphalte, an excavation and asphalt paving contractor in Laval, the North Shore and Montreal. You deal with one contractor for the whole job. We prepare the ground and the crushed stone base first, then we lay the surface of your choice. We come to see your property, and the estimate is free. ## We prepare the ground `LEVEL 01 EXCAVATION` First, we [dig out the ground](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/excavation) with an excavator, then [grading](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/grading) gives your lot the slope that sends water away from the house. We also dig along the foundation to install a [French drain](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/french-drains) or basement [window wells](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/window-wells). On a wooded lot, we also do the [land clearing](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/land-clearing): the trees, the stumps and the access road. ## A stone base under your driveway `LEVEL 02 STONE BASE` Between the excavated ground and the surface, we lay [a stone base](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/guides/lasting-driveway-construction) and compact it. It carries the weight of cars and lets water drain away, which limits the effect of frost under your driveway. ## The surface you will see `LEVEL 03 SURFACE` On that stone base, we build your driveway in [asphalt](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/asphalt-paving) or [interlocking pavers](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/interlocking-pavers). We also do [concrete work](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/concrete), and we [repair](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/repairs) surfaces that crack or sink. ## Curbs and stone around the house `LEVEL 04 SURROUNDINGS` [Curbs](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/curbs) frame the driveway and hold its edges in place. In [natural stone](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/natural-stone), we build walls and steps, right up to the landing at your front door. [See: all our services](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/services) ## A plan and support for your project Before the work starts, a landscape design plan from our designer service shows you what is planned for your property. We also offer project support and keep an eye on the work until it is done. [See: the landscape design plan](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/landscape-design) [See: support for your project](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/project-support) ## Under the surface The drawing shows a driveway from the bottom up, layer by layer. The native soil is at the bottom, the compacted stone base fills the excavated space, and the surface covers it. [See: how a lasting driveway is built](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/guides/lasting-driveway-construction) ## From a home driveway to a municipal job - **For a home**, we build the driveway and its surroundings, and the French drain around the foundation. - **For a business**, we prepare and pave the parking lot, with its curbs. - **For an industrial site**, we build a stone base that carries the weight of trucks. - **For a municipality**, we do the excavation and paving. [See: excavation](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/excavation) [See: asphalt paving](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/asphalt-paving) ## Real job sites, in photos Every photo in our projects comes from a real National Asphalte job site. [See: our projects](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/projects) ## Where we work Our main service area is Laval, the North Shore and Montreal. In Laval, we work in every district, Pont-Viau as well as Duvernay. On the North Shore, we go to towns such as Lorraine, Blainville and Terrebonne. [See: the cities where we work](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/service-areas) ## Common questions ### Who does driveway excavation and paving in Laval? National Asphalte does both, in Laval, on the North Shore and in Montreal. We dig out the ground and lay a compacted stone base, then pave your driveway with asphalt or interlocking pavers. ### Do you also do commercial parking lots? Yes. National Asphalte works for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal clients. For a parking lot, we prepare the ground and the stone base, then we lay the asphalt and the curbs. A yard where trucks drive needs a stone base built for that weight. ### How much does an estimate cost? Nothing, the estimate is free. Call us, or fill out the online quote request and attach photos if you have them. We then get in touch to plan a visit to your property. Our advice is also free. ## Your estimate is free Describe your project in the online request, and attach photos of your property if you have them. We call you back within 24 hours. Our advice costs you nothing. You can also call us at [514-812-3445](tel:+15148123445), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Request a free estimate](https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en/request-a-quote) Call us at 514-812-3445 Page: https://www.nationalasphalte.com/en