Asphalt Driveway Paving in Hamilton

From the tight residential streets of the Lower City to the suburban elevations of the Mountain, Hamilton driveways face unique geographic and industrial pressures. Pro Pavement Services Ltd. has been paving Hamilton for over 47 years, engineering driveways that handle heavy industrial road salt, lake-effect humidity, and the city’s notorious freeze-thaw cycles. Our premium HL-3A hot-mix asphalt, machine-laid at ~160 °C over a precision-graded 200 mm Granular-A base, provides the durability Hamilton homeowners expect.

Hamilton’s diverse topography requires more than a "one-size-fits-all" approach:

• The Lower City (Historic Core): Many properties in the old city were built before modern car parking. We specialize in Boulevard Parking applications—a unique Hamilton program that allows for legal parking on the municipal boulevard. We use compact pavers to navigate narrow alleys and hand-finish edges to protect mature trees and heritage brickwork.
• The Hamilton Mountain: Elevation changes and heavy clay soils dominate the Mountain plateau. Clay traps moisture, leading to "frost heave" that cracks thin asphalt. We specify a 225 mm Granular-A base for superior drainage and a 2% cross-slope to ensure water moves quickly away from your foundation.
• Industrial & West End: Areas with higher moisture or heavier vehicle loads require a 65 mm heavy-duty HL-3A surface. This prevents "shoving" (washboarding) where heavy SUVs pivot or park on steeper residential grades.

The City of Hamilton has strict regulations regarding driveway modifications.

• Boulevard & Access Permits: If you are widening your driveway or altering the curb, a Driveway Access & Residential Boulevard Application is required. As of 2026, the non-refundable application fee is approximately $489.
• Zoning Bylaws: Hamilton requires that at least 50% of your front yard remains soft landscaping (grass or garden). We ensure your new driveway design remains fully compliant with lot coverage rules to avoid municipal stop-work orders.

• Consumer Choice Award® 2025 Winner: Voted the top paving contractor in Hamilton for quality and professional service.
• 47+ Years of Local Expertise: We have paved thousands of Hamilton homes since 1978 and understand the specific soil density of every ward in the city.
• Superior HL-3A Material: We use a high-fines residential mix that is smoother and more resistant to salt damage than standard construction-grade asphalt.
• 1-Year Workmanship Warranty: Every installation is backed by a full warranty through your first full cycle of Canadian seasons. If your driveway settles or pools during the first year, we fix it.

1. Site Audit & Grade Check: Laser-measuring for 2% drainage and identifying soft clay spots.
2. Permit Management: We handle the $489 city application and Ontario One Call utility locates for you.
3. Excavation: Removal of failed material to ~300 mm depth to reach a stable subgrade.
4. Foundation Build: Installation of 200–225 mm Granular-A limestone, compacted to 98% Proctor density.
5. Hot-Mix Lay-Down: HL-3A asphalt machine-laid at ~155 °C for maximum bonding and durability.
6. Edge Compaction: Hand-tamping edges to prevent raveling and weed growth.
7. Quality Walk-Through: Final inspection and delivery of your 2026 Driveway Care Guide.