Field Notes
Practical guides for GTA driveways.
What we've learned from a decade of paving across the Greater Toronto Area — costs, timing, permits, and how to think about asphalt vs. interlock vs. concrete for your home or property.
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May 17, 2026 · Richmond Hill
Asphalt vs. Interlock vs. Concrete: Which Driveway Is Right for Your Richmond Hill Home?
A practical decision guide for Richmond Hill homeowners choosing a driveway material — how asphalt, interlock, and concrete really compare on cost, looks, lifespan, and GTA winters.
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May 16, 2026 · Aurora
When Is the Best Time to Pave a Driveway in Ontario? A Month-by-Month Guide
Paving has a season. Here's the month-by-month guide to driveway paving in Ontario — when conditions are best, when crews book up, and when to lock in your estimate.
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May 16, 2026 · Vaughan
Do You Need a Permit to Pave or Widen a Driveway in Vaughan?
When a Vaughan driveway project needs city approval and when it doesn't — repaving vs. widening vs. a new curb cut, the boulevard rule, and the City of Vaughan's actual application process.
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May 16, 2026
Should You DIY Your Driveway? A Straight Look at What's Worth Doing Yourself
A paving contractor's no-spin take on driveway DIY — which jobs are genuinely worth doing yourself, which aren't, and why the real cost of DIY isn't money.
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May 15, 2026 · Markham
How Much Does It Cost to Pave a Driveway in Markham? (2026 Pricing)
A straight-talk 2026 price guide for asphalt, interlock, and concrete driveways in Markham — real per-square-foot ranges and what actually moves the number.
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