National Asphalte does asphalt paving for your driveway in Laval, on the North Shore and in Montreal. We build it starting below the surface. First, we excavate the soil. Next, we put down a crushed stone base and we compact it. The asphalt comes last. We also pave for businesses and municipalities.
Why we excavate before paving
Topsoil and soft ground hold water like a sponge. In winter, that water freezes and lifts the asphalt on top. When it thaws, the ground settles back, and the asphalt cracks where it moved. A driveway laid on this ground goes through the same cycle every winter, and its cracks get wider.
That’s why National Asphalte removes the topsoil and the soft ground before paving. The excavator digs down to firm ground, which we then level to receive the stone base.
A compacted stone base under the asphalt
The stone base is what carries the weight of your cars, day after day. We spread crushed stone in the excavation, then compact it until it no longer moves. The stone lets water drain away, and the base stays firm from one season to the next. We also give it the slope that carries water away from your house.
Asphalt laid hot, then compacted
The asphalt arrives hot at the job site. We spread it over the base, and the roller compacts it before it cools. A tightly packed surface lets in less water and holds up better through the winters. We then finish the edges cleanly, along the yard and the street.
See when to pave your driveway in Quebec
A curb to hold the sides
The edge of an asphalt driveway is its most exposed part. A curb holds it in place and draws a clean line between the driveway and the lawn. National Asphalte also installs the curbs around your driveway.
From home driveways to parking lots
- At home. We pave the driveway where you park your cars, from the street to your door.
- For a business. We pave the parking lot your customers see first when they arrive.
- For industry. We pave the yards and access roads where heavy trucks drive.
- For a municipality. We also do municipal work.
Has your driveway already cracked?
A cracked driveway does not always need to be redone completely. We first look at what made it fail, then tell you whether a repair or resurfacing is enough.
See repair or redo your driveway
Asphalt or interlocking pavers?
National Asphalte installs both, on the same excavation and the same compacted stone base. We help you choose based on your property and your budget.
