Driveways & Pads · Airdrie, AB
New driveway bases, RV pads, shop pads and parking lots. Road crush spread and compacted to spec — ready for asphalt, concrete or gravel finish.
A driveway or equipment pad is only as good as what's underneath it. If the sub-grade isn't properly excavated, compacted and graded before the surface goes down, you'll see cracking, rutting and frost heave within a season or two. Airdrie Excavation Pros builds the base right — so whatever surface you choose on top will last.
We work on residential driveways in Airdrie's urban neighbourhoods, large shop pads and RV parking areas on acreages in Rocky View County, and commercial parking lots and equipment yards throughout the region. Our equipment can handle any scale.
Many driveway problems come down to an inadequate sub-grade or under-compacted base material. We start by excavating organic material and unsuitable subsoil, then establish a firm, well-drained sub-grade. Road crush is applied in lifts and compacted with proper equipment — not just spread and driven over. The result is a base that holds its grade through Airdrie's freeze-thaw cycles, heavy vehicles, and wet springs.
New builds and replacements in Airdrie, Cochrane and surrounding towns. Gravel, asphalt-ready or concrete-ready finishes.
Heavy-duty bases sized for fifth wheels, motorhomes, and heavy equipment. Properly drained and leveled.
Long rural approaches and acreage laneways built with proper sub-grade, drainage and road crush to handle year-round Alberta conditions.
A residential driveway in Airdrie's frost-prone climate typically needs 150–300mm of compacted road crush over prepared subgrade, depending on soil conditions and surface finish. RV pads and shop approaches need deeper bases. We size correctly to prevent frost heave and settling.
Yes — acreage driveways are a major part of our work. We handle everything from sub-grade excavation through to the finished gravel surface, including culvert installation where required at the road approach.
A prepared base is the foundation layer beneath asphalt or concrete. A gravel finish uses road crush or pit run as the final driving surface. We prepare both — the right choice depends on your usage and budget.
Yes — rural approaches often require culverts to maintain drainage along roadside ditches. We size and install the appropriate culvert as part of the driveway work.