The issues related to our driveway were water run-off that seeped into the basement, cornerstones that were dislodged due to creeping roots, and the primary issue of the main root stem that had bulged completely through and across the driveway asphalt–making it impassable. We couldn’t use the garage or do proper snow removal due to the root obstacle.

I called McFarlane Paving and within hours, Peter McFarlane, Sr.–the owner–arrived to survey the situation. He explained thoughtfully and clearly how we could conquer all our problems and then some.

Guided Succcess

He guided us to secure the necessary permit and then coordinated with the tree surgeon to ensure that the roots were properly addressed and, where necessary, removed so that the footings of the Belgian blocks to frame the driveway could be done correctly.

Once the green light was given, the McFarlane crew of dedicated professionals with years of experience arrived and immediately went to work removing the worn out material and outlined and framed the new borders, which would raise the surface to marry up with the garage flooring and more importantly engineered the proper pitch so water would run away from the house.

Labor intensive

While this was labor-intensive, it fell well within the confines of the price quotation, and the end results were far superior to anything we had hoped for.

Within two days, the most magnificent transformation was completed, with smooth surface results bordered by gleaming Belgian blocks. And we were able to expand the garage area so that two cars could be parked side by side.

Curb appeal

In days, what appeared to be an aged home had taken on glamour, curb appeal, and youthfulness simply from the improvement of a driveway–often ignored but necessary—and provided dramatic contrast between the new surface and the home itself.

Important to us was not simply the end product, which is outstanding, but the attention to detail where every stone was gauged to the preceding one, which is old world construction requiring skill, time, and proper measurement–along with care and pride in workmanship .

And at no time did this difficult task ever get out of hand. At the end of the day, the men kept the work area orderly and clean–and most pleasing and comforting were the returning visits and inspections by Mr. McFarlane himself to insure the finished product would be perfect.

Necessary Construction

It is already assumed that while it was necessary for this construction undertaking to happen, quite frankly the value of the home is likely to have increased and, more importantly, the enhancement to the neighborhood is a benefit since the compliments have started rolling in.