Heated Driveway Options
Hydronic Heated Driveways
We specialize in installing hydronic heated driveways. This type of heated driveway system uses a boiler, which heats the mixture of water and glycol, and manifolds, which circulate the liquid through the piping beneath the driveway. In most cases, the source for heating is an electrical boiler, but natural gas, wood, and oil-fired boilers can also be used.
The heat generated by a hydronic snow melting system can efficiently melt snow and ice. Keep in mind that a hydronic heating system can’t be installed into an existing driveway — it requires building a new driveway from scratch.
Electrical Heated Driveways
Experienced technicians at GTA Sunrise can install an electric radiant heating system. Electric systems produce radiant heat by circulating electricity through heating cables buried in the driveway.
Many homeowners choose to install snow-melting cables due to lower installation costs. Unlike hydronic systems, you won’t need to invest in boilers and manifolds. However, the operating costs of a hydronic system are usually lower.
We can also retrofit your existing driveway with an electric snow-melting system — our specialists do this by cutting snow-melting cables into the driveway using a saw-cutting machine. Alternatively, you might want to use snow-melting mats placed directly on top of the driveway.
Benefits of Heated Driveway in Toronto
With the city’s average winter snowfall of around 48 inches, installing a heated driveway in Toronto is a reasonable decision. Hydronic or electrical heating systems, as well as heated driveway mats, offer several decisive benefits:
Saving Time and Effort
Like a floor heating system in your home, a heated interlock driveway generates heat, which efficiently removes snow, eliminating the need to spend time and effort on manual snow removal.
Extended Lifespan of a Driveway
When water gets into the tiniest cracks in interlock or concrete driveways, it freezes and expands when the temperature drops, leading to surface damage. A heated driveway prevents damage by providing a constant source of heat.
Greater Safety
There is no need to explain how dangerous icy driveways can be. A heated concrete driveway or snow-melting mats help ensure a consistently clear path, reducing the risk of falls.
Our GTA Sunrise Services
Why choose GTA Sunrise?
Trust
Through quality workmanship, insurance, and warranties, we do our best to be a highly recommended landscaping company you can trust.
Experience
Our team of designers and builders, who are dedicated specialists with extensive knowledge and background in the landscape construction industry.
Reputation
Being a Unilock Authorized Contractor, our commitment to excellence and good reputation with our clients means a lot to us.
Professionalism
With experience in residential and commercial construction, we have gained the necessary skills to become true professionals.
Quality
The high quality of completed projects and customer satisfaction are the key priorities in business for our landscape construction company.
Support
We are always here for you to answer all your questions and offer you excellent customer support service.
We’re Licensed & Insured Contractor in Toronto and the GTA
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Areas We Serve
- Mississauga
- Richmond Hill
- Markham
- Brampton
- Oakville
- Newmarket
- Vaughan
- Etobicoke
- Whitby
- Aurora
- Woodbridge
- Maple
- Pickering
- Toronto
- Thornhill
- North York
- Scarborough
- King City
- Uxbridge
- Whitchurch-Stouffville
How Does It Work
1. Get a Free Quote
Complete a form to get a free estimate for interlocking services.
2. Initial Consultation and Site Visit
We discuss details to ensure accurate measurements and avoid "surprises” during project construction.
3. Design & Material Selection
We focus on your needs and use only high-quality materials.
4. Project implementation
Our project manager and installation team will make sure your project is completed to your satisfaction.