Action Paving & Concrete Ltd

When I first called Action Paving and Concrete Ltd. In the Spring of 2022, I was told that they were already booked for the rest of the year. They were my first choice, and I was disappointed. I did get a quote from another company, but when my neighbour, whose driveway abuts mine, backed out, so did the paving company. They said it was too difficult to cut the asphalt and install a curb between the two driveways. No problem, they were not going to get my business anyway.

I called Action Paving again, said I knew they were booked, told them I would be willing to wait until 2023, and asked if they would come and tell me if they could do the work the previous company said was too difficult to do. Maria showed up the next day, said they could do the install, and we agreed on a six-inch raised curb between the two driveways, a flat curb on the lawn-side with a cement pad in front of the front-porch steps, and asphalt paving in between. I also hired them to re-pave my mothers driveway a few blocks away.

Maria called in mid April 2023, and we agreed on a start date. Al, and his two sons, Telmo and Brian, showed up on schedule, cut the pavement between the two driveways, removed the old asphalt then did the same at my mothers house. They then dug out and framed the curbs on both sides of the driveway. This is a family run business and their work-ethic and the pride they take in doing what they do is evident. I have never seen a group of guys work so hard and so efficiently. They know what they are doing, and they dont waste any time.

Shortly after they started to pour the concrete for the curbing, it started to rain. That didnt phase them. Out came the long rolls of plastic and as the concrete was being poured Telmo crawled under and applied the finishing touches. He barely came up for air. The curb on the lawn-side was flat and slightly sloped towards the driveway, which was a nice touch. When I removed the glued-down rug from the lower front step, a piece of concrete broke away where the iron railing post was positioned. Al went above and beyond and repaired it. It rained so much over the next few days that it took two weeks for the driveway to dry out before paving could begin. That was scheduled for May 11. Action Paving brought a few extra crew members with them to help lay the asphalt, and it was installed and graded to perfection. They then finished the paving at my mothers house.

I am glad I waited a year for Action Paving to do the work. It was worth it because I have the satisfaction of knowing that true professionals did the job right. Maria handles the estimates and the business side, Al, her husband, and their sons, Telmo and Brian, take care of all the rest. And they work very hard. This family-run business gets a 10-star recommendation from me. Keep the coffee hot, and everyone will be happy, especially Maria.