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Reliable Asphalt Paving Services for Canton Properties

For over three decades, Cardinal Asphalt Company has served Canton, Ohio with asphalt paving solutions that commercial property owners and homeowners across Stark County’s county seat have come to depend on. As one of Northeast Ohio’s established paving contractors, we bring proven expertise to Canton’s diverse property landscape — from the parking lots supporting downtown’s arts and entertainment district to the driveways serving the city’s established residential neighborhoods, and the commercial facilities that support healthcare, retail, and manufacturing throughout the region.

Cardinal Asphalt provides Canton properties with asphalt paving, parking lot paving, new construction paving, overlay, milling, rip-out and replacement, crack filling, crack sealing, pothole repair, puddle repair, parking lot repair, sealcoating, striping, and commercial concrete — including industrial-grade parking lots, sidewalks, and machine foundations for Canton’s manufacturing and industrial properties.

James Richardson established Cardinal Asphalt Company in 1994 with a clear set of priorities: provide honest assessments, deliver quality work, and build a business that the community could count on for generations. Today, his family continues that commitment — with the next generation actively working in the business and a company culture shaped by 35 years of Northeast Ohio paving experience. Our employees have roots in these communities, and many have worked alongside each other for years, creating a crew dynamic that produces consistently high-quality outcomes on every project.

Cardinal Asphalt holds an A+ BBB rating, is active in professional associations serving Summit and Portage Counties, and supports little league programs and educational initiatives throughout the region. Call us today for a free Canton, OH paving estimate.

Cardinal Asphalt Company has operated in Northeast Ohio for 35 years — earning an A+ BBB rating and a reputation built entirely on the results of our work, not on marketing campaigns. We are a family company with the next generation now carrying forward the values our founder established: honest evaluations, durable solutions, and a willingness to walk away when a project can't be done right. For Canton commercial properties and residential driveways alike, that commitment to integrity is what keeps customers calling us back and referring their neighbors.
  • ESTABLISHED NORTHEAST OHIO CONTRACTOR:

    Cardinal Asphalt has operated continuously since 1994 — bringing 35 years of regional paving experience to every Canton commercial and residential project.

  • FAMILY CONTINUITY:

    James Richardson founded this company, and his family is still running it — with the next generation now active in operations, ensuring continuity of standards and values.

  • A+ BBB RATING — EARNED OVER DECADES:

    Our Better Business Bureau rating reflects consistent fair dealing with customers across Summit, Portage, and Stark County service areas.

  • GIVING BACK TO NORTHEAST OHIO:

    Cardinal Asphalt’s educational foundation and little league sponsorships reflect our belief that strong communities create strong businesses.

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Canton, Ohio is Stark County’s county seat and the eighth-most populous city in Ohio, with approximately 69,000 residents within the city limits and a Canton-Massillon metropolitan area of more than 400,000. Canton is globally recognized as the birthplace of professional football and home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which generates more than $1.37 billion in economic impact for the region annually. The city’s economy has evolved from its heavy industrial roots into a diversified mix of healthcare, retail, education, and finance — with major employers including Aultman Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and a growing number of professional and technology firms locating in the region. Canton’s commercial landscape includes the downtown Arts District, the Belden Village retail corridor on the city’s north side, and established residential neighborhoods throughout its 26-square-mile footprint.

Canton’s paving environment reflects both urban density and Stark County’s challenging northeast Ohio climate. The city’s network of commercial parking lots, service drives, and retail corridors experiences high vehicle load frequencies, particularly along Cleveland Avenue NW, Tuscarawas Street, and the Belden Village area. Northeast Ohio’s freeze-thaw cycle — which can repeat dozens of times per season — creates significant cracking, heaving, and pothole development across Canton’s asphalt surfaces year after year. Canton properties near the Nimishillen Creek corridor and other low-lying drainage areas face additional moisture-related base issues that require thorough evaluation before paving or repair. Sealcoating, crack sealing, and scheduled maintenance are essential components of responsible pavement management for commercial and residential properties across Canton, OH.

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How long has Cardinal Asphalt served the Canton, Ohio area?

Cardinal Asphalt Company has operated in Northeast Ohio since 1994 — more than 30 years of serving commercial and residential customers across the Canton, OH area and broader Stark County region.

Does Cardinal Asphalt handle industrial and heavy-duty paving projects in Canton?

Yes. Cardinal Asphalt Company provides industrial-grade commercial concrete and asphalt paving for Canton manufacturing facilities, including heavy concrete work, machine foundations, industrial parking lots, and saw cut and removal services for facilities requiring complete base reconstruction.

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