Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in London (2026)

Average cost in London

$5,932avg

$3,200 — $14,500

$6 — $11 per sq ft

+9.9% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Installation and specialized equipment operation

$2,500 — $7,250

50%

Materials

Hot-mix asphalt or concrete and gravel base

$1,750 — $5,075

35%

Site Preparation

Excavation, grading, and sub-base compaction

$585 — $1,450

10%

Permits & Disposal

City work approval and old material hauling

$290 — $725

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $771 tax$6,703

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

$5,060

$4,048 — $6,072

Based on 12 sources and market data for London. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$5,397

Today

$5,932

Driveway Paving in London is 9.9% compared to roughly a year ago — about $534 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Driveway Contractors in London

Verified providers
🔨

PHT Construction

15 Amy Crescent, London, ON N5Y 4A5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

107 reviews

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Broadway Concrete & Landscaping

1637 Vandusen Ct, London, ON N5X 0G2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

132 reviews

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K & H Asphalt, Sealing & Striping

740 Hyde Park Rd, London, ON N6H 5E1, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

49 reviews

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ABA Construction

30 Adelaide St N #22, London, ON N6B 3N5, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

131 reviews

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Black Diamond Asphalt

146 McMillan St, London, ON N5W 6C6, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

32 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

Yes. Any expansion that involves cutting the curb or working on the city-owned boulevard requires a 'Work Approval Permit.' The base application fee for property-related reviews in 2026 is approximately $368.85 plus HST.

According to London's zoning by-laws, a driveway's width is generally limited to 50% of the lot frontage or a maximum of 8.0 meters (whichever is less). Parking on the front lawn is strictly prohibited.

For a standard two-car driveway (approx. 600 sq ft), professional sealing in 2026 costs between $290 and $600. This maintenance should be performed every 3 to 5 years to prevent cracking.

London CMA recorded a 9.9% year-over-year increase in construction costs, the highest in Canada. This was driven by a 43% spike in the Ontario Asphalt Cement Price Index between February and May 2026 due to petroleum market volatility.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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