Paving Contractor in Ashland, MA

Ashland's Driveway & Walkway Specialists in Middlesex County

Tired of that cracked driveway? Academy Masonry creates stunning and durable driveways and walkways in Ashland that’ll have you loving your home even more.

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Best Paving Contractor Near Me in Ashland?

Academy Masonry; Your Middlesex County Paving Solution

  • Imagine ditching takeout because your new patio and firepit are the place to be.
  • Boost your property value with a driveway that wows (without breaking the bank).
  • No more puddles! Proper grading ensures rainwater flows away from your foundation.
  • From classic to contemporary, your walkways will perfectly match your home’s style.
  • About Our Paving Company

    Locally Serving Middlesex County

    Academy Masonry isn’t just about laying stone. We’re about creating outdoor spaces that make life better. Whether it’s a cozy walkway lined with fragrant lavender or a driveway that can handle years of MA winters, we get it. We combine high-quality materials-think sleek concrete pavers, warm natural stone, or durable asphalt-with meticulous craftsmanship. Ultimately, your home in Ashland deserves to be as appealing as it is practical.

    A neatly arranged driveway with grey pavers features a central strip of white gravel and green shrubs. Modern lamp posts are evenly spaced along the strip, leading to a white garage door.

    Ashland Paving Process

    Your Paving Project, Simplified

  • Consultation: We’ll discuss your vision, needs, and budget (no pressure, promise!).
  • Design: Our creative team crafts a plan that’s both stunning and practical.
  • Construction: Skilled masons bring your desired outcome to life with precision and artistry.
  • A worker in an orange safety uniform is spreading asphalt on a path in a sandy area. They are using a tool to smooth the surface, with clear, defined borders of the freshly laid asphalt. Shadows fall across the path under the sunlight.

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    Why Professional Paving Matters

    Paving Done Right in Middlesex County

    A DIY paving job might seem tempting, but trust us, it’s more than just slapping down some bricks. Proper paving requires an understanding of base materials, drainage, and local building codes in MA. Academy Masonry takes care of it all, so you get a durable, beautiful result that adds value to your home. Ready to transform your property? Give us a call at 617-388-5207-let’s chat!

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    The area now known as Ashland was settled in the early 18th century and inhabited prior to that by the Megunko Native Americans, to which Megunko Hill owes its name. Previously known as “Unionville”, Ashland was incorporated in 1846, bearing the name of statesman Henry Clay’s Kentucky estate. It is considerably younger than many of the surrounding towns, as Ashland’s territory was taken in near-equal parts from the previously established towns of Hopkinton, Holliston (previously of colonial era Sherborn’s territory), and Framingham.

    The construction of the Boston & Worcester Railroad, later the Boston & Albany, in the 1830s was key to the early development of the town. Decades later, two other rail lines opened stations in Ashland. Along with the Sudbury River, the railroad helped to attract numerous mills to develop a bustling boot and shoe industry. However, by constructing three reservoirs along the river in 1878, the Boston Water Board inadvertently stymied further growth, most notably by halting the construction of the Dwight Printing Company’s granite mills. Although the mills closed, starting in the 1890s the Hopkinton Railroad Company, providing a connection to Milford, and the Natick Street Railway, which operated streetcars between the towns of Sherborn, Framingham, and Natick, offered service in Ashland. These rail lines were gone by the 1920s, rendered obsolete by automobiles.

    Around the same time that the local rail lines were in decline, the inventor Henry E. Warren developed the Warren Synchronizing Timer in 1916, which made synchronous electric clocks possible by keeping alternating current flowing from power plants at a consistent sixty cycles per second. Warren founded Telechron, which, in partnership with General Electric, manufactured electric clocks in Ashland until 1979, thirteen years before Telechron itself became defunct. A Warren Synchronizing Timer is on display at the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History in Washington D.C., and the Ashland High School sports teams are called “The Clockers”.

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