Installing a new driveway is one way to not only beautify your property but also add value to your home. Whether it’s a traditional asphalt driveway, an interlock stone driveway or even concrete, it’s always money well spent.
However, it’s important to do your homework when it comes to choosing a company or contractor to do this work. One of the best ways to avoid headaches is to go with a reputable company with 57 years of experience: Primo Paving.
Established in 1957, they’re a family company through and through, owned by the Bruno family. Their experience is second to none in asphalt paving, interlocking and concrete driveways.
“Doing the work with integrity and due diligence is what Primo does, said Tony Esposito, sales consultant with Primo Paving in Barrie. “We’re industry leaders. We’ve been around since 1967. This is what we do and we do it well.”
For every quote, Esposito will show up on site to look at the property and give the homeowner an idea of how long the project will take, what permits are required, and how much the driveway will cost. It’s a minor detail, but visiting the property gives an accurate assessment of the project, rather than a quote over the phone.
There are countless paving companies out there, but only the most established and reputable businesses like Primo Paving will have sparkling reviews on Homestars, a website where you need to have a contract with the company or contractor to leave a review on their work.
Primo Paving also has an A+ rating and is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau. These are telltale signs of a company you can trust.
Esposito suggests homeowners should do their research and ask paving companies whether they have a Barrie business license, and if they have permits to do the work. Those two questions alone will weed out a lot of these fly-by-night paving companies.
If a quote from another company seems too good to be true, it probably is. They may cut corners with their materials, and this isn't apparent in the short-term after they finish the driveway, but becomes very apparent after a few years when the driveway deteriorates prematurely.
“We do things with diligence and integrity,” Esposito said. “If there’s an issue, we really want to make sure the homeowner is happy with our work. We’re prideful of what we’re doing.”
As a municipally licensed paver, you can always trust the quality of work from Primo Paving. There are never any compromises made in their products or the work performed by their installers.
Even if you’ve had an asphalt driveway installed before, after some time, it will be time to replace that driveway. The most economical and easiest option is to replace with another asphalt driveway, and Esposito shares some telltale signs when your driveway might be at the end of its lifespan.
“I see a lot of sinkage because whoever did the driveway before didn’t use the right material or the proper amount of material,” Esposito said. “If your substrate isn’t tight, and the foundation isn’t done properly, whatever you put on top will look nice, but it won’t last you.”
Primo Paving takes the proper measures to ensure your asphalt driveway will last as long as it should. After ripping up the old asphalt, Primo Paving allows the driveway to re-settle for four to six weeks before laying down the new pavement.
Choosing to redo your driveway or installing a new driveway on a new piece of property is an important decision. The best way to protect yourself and guarantee the job is done right is to choose a company with a wealth of experience. And that’s Primo Paving.
Contact Tony Esposito for a quote for your asphalt driveway from Primo Paving. They specialize in driveways done properly that promise long-lasting results. Visit PrimoPaving.ca, or call 1-800-30-Primo to discuss the options for your brand new driveway.
