Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Barrie (2026)

Average cost in Barrie

$6,658avg

$2,400 — $14,400

$3 — $18 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Asphalt, concrete, or interlock stones

$2 — $10

45%

Labor & Equipment

Crew wages and heavy machinery

$1 — $6

40%

Base Preparation

Excavation, grading, and gravel base

$2 — $4

10%

Permits & Extras

City permits, drainage, and sealing

$100 — $500

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $866 tax$7,524

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Old surface removal
  • Gravel base preparation
  • Asphalt or concrete paving
  • Grading & compaction
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Heated driveway systems
  • Decorative stamping or staining
  • Retaining walls
  • Drainage systems
  • Sealing (first year)

Based on a standard 2-car driveway (400-600 sq ft) with asphalt.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$5,300

$4,240 — $6,360

Based on 6 sources and market data for Barrie. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Driveway Contractors in Barrie

Verified providers
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Road Readie Paving

8890 Simcoe County Rd 56, Utopia, ON L0M 1T0, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

142 reviews

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Prime Paving & Construction

16 Church St, Cookstown, ON L0L 1L0, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

112 reviews

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Positano Paving

216 Tiffin St, Barrie, ON L4N 2N4, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

182 reviews

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Delia Paving & Interlocking Ltd.

2083 Dale Rd, Innisfil, ON L9S 0L4, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

54 reviews

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Ital Paving (1985) Ltd

92 Caplan Ave, Barrie, ON L4N 9J2, Canada

3.2
★★★☆☆

114 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

A standard 2-car driveway (approximately 600 to 800 sq ft) typically costs between $2,400 and $4,800 for asphalt. If you choose concrete, the price increases to between $5,600 and $9,600.

In Barrie, asphalt paving generally costs $3 to $6 per square foot. Concrete ranges from $7 to $12 per square foot, and interlocking stone is the most premium option at $10 to $18 per square foot.

If your property has uneven terrain or clay-heavy soil, additional excavation or a thicker gravel base may be required. This site prep work typically adds between $1.50 and $4.00 per square foot to your total cost.

Yes, hidden costs can include municipal permits for widening a driveway, drainage installations, and old material disposal. Disposal and cleanup alone can add $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot if not included in the initial contractor quote.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.