Straight answers on asphalt driveway cost, materials, lifespan, and timing — written for Ottawa homeowners and our freeze-thaw climate.
What a new asphalt driveway really costs in Ottawa — $4–$8/sq ft, pricing by size, the factors that move the number, and how asphalt compares to concrete and interlock.
Which driveway material wins in Ottawa's freeze-thaw winters? A cold-climate comparison of asphalt and concrete on durability, cost, lifespan, and repairs.
Sealing every 2–3 years is the difference between a 12-year driveway and a 20-year one. The full Ottawa lifespan and maintenance schedule, including when to seal new asphalt.
Late spring through early fall is the window — here's why temperature decides compaction and curing, a season-by-season breakdown, and why booking early matters.