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Worn asphalt, a cracked slab or a driveway that is too narrow? UltraScape builds interlocking driveways in Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas, from excavation to final compaction. Expect a clean, even surface, better drainage and a layout planned around your home and your vehicles.
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About UltraScape
UltraScape is a hardscape contractor based in East York, about 40 minutes from Richmond Hill. As a driveway contractor serving Richmond Hill, we design and build interlocking driveways for homes and commercial properties across York Region and the GTA. That includes Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Vaughan, Markham, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. Homeowners have trusted UltraScape with their driveways for years.
A driveway in Richmond Hill works hard. Road salt sits on the surface all winter. Spring thaw sends water toward the garage. Clay under many lots shifts with the frost. A paving stone driveway only lasts when the ground beneath it is built to handle all of that.
Most households here park SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks, often two or three at a time. A well-built interlock driveway spreads that weight across a compacted base. If one section settles, we can lift and reset the pavers. You do not have to tear out the whole surface. Our crews stay with every Richmond Hill job, from the first measurement to the last pass of the plate compactor.
A new interlocking driveway gives your Richmond Hill home a clean, strong surface from the street to the garage. We lay out the shape, set the slope and build on a compacted base. You choose the paver, colour and pattern, so the finished result suits your home and lot.
Tired of cracks, ruts and patched asphalt? We remove the worn surface, correct the layers beneath it and lay interlock in its place. You get a fresh start instead of another short-term patch, a smoother surface for daily use and a much cleaner first impression of your property.
A longer driveway keeps extra vehicles off the street and gives guests room to park. We extend the existing surface and tie the new base into the old one. We match the pattern and border, so the addition blends in and looks like part of the original plan, not an add-on.
A wider driveway makes parking, turning and loading easier, especially with two or more vehicles. Wider driveways aren’t always allowed, so we measure your lot first and plan within the city’s limits. You gain usable space for family cars and guests, and you avoid a costly redesign later.
Water that pools on a driveway can freeze, stain and loosen the surface. Permeable pavers let rain pass through the joints into an open stone base. That means fewer puddles and less runoff, which helps on lots where water collects near the garage, along the sides or at the curb.
Your driveway is the first thing visitors see. We design borders, banding, herringbone layouts, curved edges and circular drives that suit your home. You decide colour, pattern and finish with us up front, so the final look holds no surprises and fits your lot.
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We walk the property, take measurements and check the slope. We note where water runs after rain. You choose the paver, colour, pattern and border. The plan is agreed before we dig.
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Old asphalt, concrete, sod and soft soil are removed to the required depth. Depth depends on your soil and on the vehicles that will use the driveway.
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Bedding sand is screeded to an even depth. We lay pavers in your pattern from a fixed starting edge. Cuts are made with a wet saw, and edge restraint locks the border in place.
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Polymeric sand is swept into the joints, and the surface is compacted again. We check level, slope and edges, then walk the finished driveway with you.
Not sure where to start with your driveway? Send us your address and a few photos. We will look at the lot, the slope and your current surface, then come back with clear next steps on design, materials and scope. Ask us anything before you book.
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Posted on Google Janet Bradley Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Jim and his crew. Excellent work ethic by all, very professional and reliable. Reasonable pricing and on budget. Very pleased with the work would highly recommend. Posted on Google Niko Spanos Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultrascape Landscaping did an amazing job from start to finish. The team was professional, hardworking, and paid great attention to detail. They completed the work on time, kept everything clean, and the final result exceeded my expectations. The quality of their workmanship is excellent, and they were easy to communicate with throughout the project. I would highly recommend Ultrascape Landscaping to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality landscaping services. Posted on Google Jamie Pietrobon Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely top shelf professional service. The team was dedicated , courteous, respectful to my home and family. I will advise my friends and family of the talent and great work. Posted on Google Rob Jessup-Ramsay Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Ultrascape was top notch. No surprises. On time and on budget. The crew was courteous,and hard working. The result was professional and gorgeous. They were especially attentive to the construction of the accessibility ramp. Highly recommend. Posted on Google Jordan Barr Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A solid group of guys with top-notch quality work! Would definitely recommend Ultrascape for any landscape project(s). Posted on Google Martin Prinz Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m very glad I took my time to find the right company: Ultrascape to complete our project. Jim was very professional, extremely helpful I’m the stone selection for our project. The crew was extremely hard working very fast and early on site every day they were at our home. I’d highly recommend Ultrascape to anyone who’s looking to have work done. Book them early in the season because their time is limited once the season starts. Thank you Ultrascape crew & Jim, we love the work you’ve done. Can’t wait to use my new patio space as a new extra living space Posted on Google Robert Cameron Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The complete replacement of the area around our pool was done extremely well and unbelievably quickly plus he and his crew went above and beyond the contract when after consult us, did extra things to make the whole job be that much better. Great price, great workmanship and great team of workers. Posted on Google Rachel Ruppel Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easy from start to finish! Jim was a pleasure to work with. His quote was fair, and he was very responsive throughout the process. He delivered exactly as promised, no surprises. His team showed up early in the morning and completed the project in one day and left without a mess. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jim and his team to family and friends. Posted on Google Quinton McBlain Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Dimitri we love the work you did and enjoy our yard so much more. Also thank you so much for the recent fix up - very much appreciated. Q&A Posted on Google Jim Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim and his crew did a fantastic job. Quick, thorough and beautiful work. I can’t say enough about how great our refreshed driveway looks now! I highly recommend you give them a call for your next project! Verified by Trustindex Trustindex verified that these reviews were published on Ultrascape's Google Business Profile. Learn more
You get a clear scope, material choices and a layout plan before any digging begins. Questions are welcome at every stage. If something on your lot changes the plan, we tell you directly and explain why. No surprises when the crew arrives with the equipment.
A driveway for two SUVs asks less of its base than a lane for delivery trucks. We plan base depth, paver thickness and edge detail around what will actually park or drive on your surface, from family cars to work trucks and the occasional moving van.
Slope, soil and lot width change from street to street across the GTA. Working in so many communities gives our crews a practical feel for grading and drainage. We apply that experience to your property instead of repeating one standard build on every driveway.
We explain how to care for the new surface, from snow-clearing habits to choosing de-icing products. A few simple routines in the first winter help the pavers stay clean and level, and we are happy to answer care questions any time after the job.
Interlocking concrete pavers are the core of most driveways we build. Brands we work with include Techo-Bloc, Unilock, Permacon and Oaks Landscape Products. Each offers a range of colours, textures and thicknesses. We confirm current availability when we quote.
Natural stone such as flagstone, limestone and granite works well for borders, aprons and accent bands. Clay brick is another option for a classic look. Permeable pavers use wider joints over an open-graded stone base, so water drains through the surface instead of running off it.
Cost depends on driveway size, excavation depth, soil, drainage needs, paver choice, pattern, and borders. We do not quote a price until we see the property.
Frost heave starts with water. Wet soil freezes, expands and pushes up whatever sits above it. Clay holds moisture longer than sandy soil, so a clay lot moves more through a Richmond Hill winter. Our installers build for that movement with a deep, well-compacted base, which keeps the surface flatter and the joints tight winter after winter.
Base depth is the first line of defence. The Techo-Bloc guide calls for about 8 to 14 inches of compacted crushed stone over clayey or silty soil, and 6 to 10 over sandy or gravelly soil. Place stone in 4-inch lifts, compacting each with a plate compactor rated 5,000 lbf or more. Geotextile keeps clay out, with 1 inch of bedding sand on top.
Drainage is the other half. The finished surface should slope away from the house and garage, so meltwater leaves instead of pooling at the door. Good grading keeps the base dry. On a flat or low lot, we add drainage or switch to permeable pavers. We set final depth and grade only after seeing your soil, your slope and the vehicles you park.
The City of Richmond Hill regulates driveways through By-law 84-03 (Front Yard Parking and Driveway Apron) and By-law 117-08 (Driveway). Maximum residential driveway width depends on lot width.
Widths are measured at the driveway apron and at the curb cut. At least 45 per cent of a residential front yard must be landscaped. Paving stones, pavers and interlock count toward that figure.
The city says it’s reviewing these rules as part of its new zoning by-law. Confirm the current limits with the City of Richmond Hill before you widen. We plan every driveway inside the limits that apply to your lot.
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UltraScape builds interlocking driveways across Richmond Hill, from the central streets around Mill Pond to the northern communities of Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox. Every driveway gets the same site assessment, excavation, and base work, no matter the neighbourhood. Looking for driveway installers near you? Send us your address, and we will confirm we can take the job.
Richmond Hill sits in York Region, north of Toronto and between Vaughan and Markham. The city runs from the older streets near Yonge Street up to Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox in the north.
The housing stock is mixed. Mill Pond and North Richvale have 1950s and 1960s bungalows, and some lots are being rebuilt with custom homes. South Richvale has large estate homes. Langstaff and Doncrest are mostly 1980s detached homes on 50-foot lots, where driveway width is a daily topic.
Bayview Hill has wider frontages and more room for long or circular drives. Jefferson, Rouge Woods, Oak Ridges and Observatory have newer subdivisions, where homeowners often swap a basic builder surface for interlock. UltraScape builds driveways across these neighbourhoods from our East York base. Many homeowners pair a new driveway with a matching walkway or front entrance.
Tell us what you want to change about your driveway, and our team will explain your options in plain language. We will go over paver styles, layout ideas and what to expect on site. Call us or send the form, and we will take it from there.
Cost depends on driveway size, excavation depth, soil, drainage, paver choice, pattern and borders, so there is no single price. Interlock usually costs more upfront than asphalt, and paver and pattern choices can move the budget either way. UltraScape quotes after seeing the lot.
For most Richmond Hill homes, yes. Asphalt flexes and cracks under frost, and a poured slab can crack and scale from salt. Pavers sit on a compacted base with joints that allow slight movement, so you can lift and reset one damaged section instead of replacing the whole surface. That makes interlock a practical choice for freeze-thaw winters.
Late spring through early fall works best. The ground is thawed, so the base can be compacted properly, and polymeric sand cures in dry, mild weather. Frozen soil cannot be compacted well, so winter installs are rare. An early-spring estimate lets you choose pavers and plan the project before the season starts.
Sinking usually points to a thin base, poor compaction, missing geotextile or water pooling under the pavers. Heaving comes from frost lifting wet soil. A fix often means lifting the pavers, rebuilding the base and resetting them. Send UltraScape photos of the area to find out if a reset or rebuild makes sense.
The city sets the maximum by lot width: 3 m under 9 m, 6 m from 9 to 18 m, and 9 m from 18 to 30 m. Measure width at the apron and the curb cut. At least 45 per cent of the front yard must stay landscaped. The rules are under review, so confirm current limits with the City of Richmond Hill before you widen.
The city’s front yard parking page covers width and landscaping rules but does not list a permit process. Work that changes the apron or curb cut deserves a call to the City of Richmond Hill before you start. UltraScape plans the layout around the limits that apply to your lot, so the design fits the rules.
Yes, with care. Permacon recommends plain sodium chloride and advises against magnesium or calcium chloride. Use a plastic shovel, and fit plastic skid shoes on a snow blower or plow so metal does not scrape the pavers. Sweep up extra salt once the ice is gone. A well-built driveway handles regular winter clearing.
Polymeric sand is standard because it locks the joints, slows weeds and helps the pavers stay level. Sealing is optional. Permacon says pavers do not need it for durability, but a sealer makes stains easier to clean. If you seal, wait 12 to 18 months so natural efflorescence can fade first. Ask UltraScape which sealer finish suits your pavers.
It can be, if water collects at the garage or the lot is flat or low. Permeable pavers pass rain through wider joints into an open stone base, so there is less pooling and surface ice. Don’t spread sand for traction, because it clogs the joints and reduces drainage. UltraScape designs these around your slope and soil.
Yes. Our interlocking driveway installation covers removing the old surface, excavating, rebuilding the base and laying the pavers. Common surprises include layered old asphalt, tree roots, and soft clay patches, which we dig out and replace with compacted stone. Utility locates are required before digging in Ontario.
