Driveway Paving Peterborough: Driveways, Parking Lots, Repair and Resurfacing

Quick answer: For driveway paving Peterborough homeowners can rely on, Harwick Paving installs new driveways and also handles parking lot paving, asphalt repair and asphalt resurfacing in Peterborough. All of our asphalt work comes with a 1-Year Workmanship and Material Guarantee, and we were voted Platinum for Paving and Driveways at the 2026 CommunityVotes Kawarthas Awards. Every job is quoted on site, free and with no obligation: call 705-341-4113.

Contents

• Why Peterborough customers choose Harwick Paving
• Driveway paving Peterborough homeowners can rely on
• Parking lot paving in Peterborough
• Asphalt repair in Peterborough
• Asphalt resurfacing in Peterborough
• What we look at before quoting
• Getting a quote in Peterborough
• FAQ

Why Peterborough customers choose Harwick Paving

Two things set us apart before any asphalt goes down.

A 1-year workmanship and material guarantee on every asphalt project. If part of your driveway or lot fails because of how we installed it, we come back and fix it at no cost to you. If a material we used turns out to be defective, we repair or replace it. The guarantee runs for one year from the day the job is finished, and the full terms are written out on our guarantee page, not left to a handshake.

Platinum at the 2026 CommunityVotes Kawarthas Awards. We were voted Platinum in the Paving and Driveways category in 2026, after Gold in 2025. These awards are decided by votes from the community, so they reflect what customers in the region think of the work, not what we say about it.

Driveway paving Peterborough homeowners can rely on

A new asphalt driveway is only as good as what is underneath it. Before any asphalt arrives, the base has to be prepared, graded and compacted so that water runs off the surface instead of sitting on it or soaking in.

A driveway paved on a properly prepared base and one paved on a rushed base look the same the week they are finished. The difference shows after a couple of Peterborough winters, when the rushed one starts to crack and settle. That preparation is the part you do not see, and it is the part that decides how long the driveway lasts.

We pave new driveways, replace driveways that have reached the end of their life, and pave areas that have never been paved before.

Parking lot paving in Peterborough

A parking lot is a heavier job than a driveway because it carries steady traffic every day, not one or two cars. It needs a thicker asphalt layer, a deeper and better-compacted granular base, and grading that moves water away from the lot and from the buildings beside it.

We handle parking lot paving in Peterborough for businesses and other properties, and we take industrial work as well: yards, loading and turning areas, access roads and municipal surfaces. Whether a lot needs a full new build, a resurfacing overlay or targeted repairs depends on what is underneath, and we can phase larger jobs so part of your property stays open. Our guide to parking lot paving covers how the options compare.

Asphalt repair in Peterborough

Most asphalt damage starts with water. It gets under the surface through a crack or a weak edge, freezes, expands, and widens the opening from below. After one winter a small crack is a wide one, and after a few it is a pothole with a soft base underneath.

Asphalt repair in Peterborough, as we do it, covers:

• Pothole and patch repair where the surface has broken through
• Edge repair where the asphalt meets grass or gravel with no curb to hold it
• Section replacement where one area keeps failing because the base under it has gone

We don’t offer crack filling on its own. If cracking has spread across the surface, resurfacing may be the better fix. Our article on why asphalt driveways crack explains what the different kinds of cracking say about the base.

Asphalt resurfacing in Peterborough

Asphalt resurfacing in Peterborough puts a new layer of asphalt over an existing driveway or lot. It suits a driveway or lot whose base is still sound but whose top layer is worn, faded or cracked across the surface. Done on the right surface, it gives you a new finish for less than a full replacement.

It is the wrong choice when the base has failed, because a new top layer will crack along the same lines as the old one. That is why we look at the base before recommending it. Our guide to asphalt driveway resurfacing goes into when it works and when it does not.

What we look at before quoting

Four things decide what a driveway or lot needs and what it costs:

1. The size of the area. It sets the starting point.
2. The condition of the existing base. The biggest single factor. A sound base can often be repaired or resurfaced. A failed base means the work goes deeper.
3. Drainage. Where the water goes when it leaves the surface, and whether it is causing the damage now.
4. Access. How equipment reaches the site, which matters on tight residential lots and on busy commercial properties alike.

We do not publish a flat price per square foot, because a figure given without seeing those four things is a figure that changes later.

Getting a quote in Peterborough

If you are comparing paving companies in Peterborough, tell us the address and what you need, whether that is a new driveway, a parking lot, a pothole, a soft patch or a surface that is worn out. We assess the site and give you a clear, no-obligation quote. All of our asphalt work is backed by our 1-year workmanship and material guarantee.

Call 705-341-4113 or send us the details and we will get back to you.

Peterborough is part of our regular service area, along with Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Cannington, Woodville and Beaverton. If you are nearby and not sure whether you are in range, ask, and we will tell you straight.

FAQ

Do you pave driveways in Peterborough?

Yes. Peterborough is part of our regular service area, along with Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Cannington, Woodville and Beaverton. We install new asphalt driveways there, replace driveways that have failed, and handle repair and resurfacing. Call 705-341-4113 with your address and what you need, and we will arrange a free, no-obligation quote.

Do you pave commercial parking lots in Peterborough?

Yes. We pave and resurface parking lots for businesses and other properties in Peterborough, and we also take industrial work such as yards, loading and turning areas and access roads. A parking lot is built heavier than a driveway, with a thicker asphalt layer and a deeper, well-compacted base, because it carries constant traffic. We quote every lot on site.

What does the 1-year guarantee cover?

Our 1-Year Workmanship and Material Guarantee covers defects in workmanship or materials on the asphalt work we do, for one year from the date the project is completed. If part of the paved surface fails because of how it was installed, we fix it at no cost to you. If a material turns out to be defective, we repair or replace it. Normal wear, damage from outside causes and lack of maintenance are not covered. The full terms are on our guarantee page.

Should my driveway be repaired, resurfaced or replaced?

It depends on the base underneath. If the damage is a pothole or a few soft spots and the rest of the surface is solid, repair is usually enough. If the base is sound but the top layer is worn, faded or cracked across the surface, resurfacing puts a new layer on top. If the base itself has failed, with widespread alligator cracking or the same areas failing again after repair, replacing that section is usually the more economical choice. An on-site look is the only honest way to tell which one you have.

How much does driveway paving cost in Peterborough?

It depends on the size of the area, the condition of the existing base, drainage, and access, which is why we do not publish a flat rate. Removing an old surface and rebuilding the base costs more than paving over a base that is still sound. We look at the site first and give you a clear quote with no obligation, so the number you get is the number the job costs.

When is the best time to pave or repair asphalt in Peterborough?

New paving goes down best in the warmer months, when the asphalt has the right conditions to compact and cure. Repairs are best done before the first hard frost, roughly September into early October, because Ontario’s freeze-thaw cycle turns small openings into potholes over the winter. A repair done in the fall stays a small job.