Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$8,818avg

$2,800 — $32,000

$5 — $32 per sq ft

+14.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Asphalt, pavers, or concrete and gravel

$980 — $11,200

35%

Labor & Equipment

Professional installation and machinery

$980 — $11,200

35%

Base Preparation

Excavation, grading, and geotextile

$700 — $8,000

25%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and old surface removal

$140 — $1,600

5%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $1,321 tax$10,139

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋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

$4,916

$3,933 — $5,899

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$7,701

Today

$8,818

Driveway Paving in Montreal is 14.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,117 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 Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

Premier Sealers / Scellants Premier

2815 Rue Sabourin, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1M9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

144 reviews

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Pavage Bucaro Inc - Asphalte et Aménagement Pavé Montréal

10441 Av. Balzac, Montréal, QC H1H 3L6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

187 reviews

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Pavages K.I.Bon - Asphalte & Pavé uni

8265 Rue Pascal-Gagnon, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1Y5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

114 reviews

🔨

Pavage GENTILE Vision inc. - Paving Company in Montreal & West Island

123 Av North Cliff, Beaconsfield, QC H9W 5Z2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

108 reviews

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Pavage Elite

9560 7e Rue, Montréal, QC H1E 2M8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

112 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, a permit is mandatory for modifying or creating a parking space. In 2026, the minimum fee for a residential building is $167.40, or $9.80 per $1,000 of the estimated work cost.

In 2026, asphalt paving typically costs between $5 and $12 per square foot. For a standard 600 sq. ft. driveway, homeowners can expect to pay between $3,000 and $7,200 depending on the thickness and base requirements.

Interlocking pavers are significantly more premium, costing between $20 and $32 per square foot in Montreal. A standard two-car driveway (approx. 576 sq. ft.) costs between $14,500 and $32,000 for pavers, compared to roughly $5,000 for asphalt.

Quebec's freeze-thaw cycles require a deeper compacted base of 8–12 inches of crushed stone and geotextile membranes to prevent shifting. This specialized preparation accounts for roughly 25% of the total project cost but is essential for durability.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 12+ 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: 2 weeks 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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