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Driveway Paving Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$4,200avg

$2,800 — $7,200

$4 — $10 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
7 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor & Equipment

Crew wages and heavy machinery

$1,680 — $2,100

45%

Materials

Asphalt mix and gravel base

$1,470 — $1,890

40%

Site Preparation

Excavation and grading

$210 — $630

10%

Permits & Miscellaneous

Curb cut permits and disposal fees

$100 — $300

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $546 tax$4,746

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

$5,444

$4,355 — $6,533

Based on 7 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Driveway Contractors in Oshawa

Verified providers
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BRO Sealcoating And Asphalt Maintenance Inc.

3 Bremner St, Whitby, ON L1R 0P7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

144 reviews

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Pavement Shield (Previously known as Property Shield)

7675 Baldwin St N, Whitby, ON L1M 1Y5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

100 reviews

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Pavestar Asphalt Sealing & Repair

517 Malan Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 8H8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

99 reviews

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C. Aurora Paving Ltd.

1706 Baseline Rd W, Courtice, ON L1E 2S8, Canada

4.3
★★★★½

194 reviews

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Central Park Paving - Driveway Repair & Paving Companies

317 Hopkins St, Whitby, ON L1N 2C1, Canada

4.3
★★★★½

140 reviews

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💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

For a typical 600 square foot 2-car driveway in Oshawa, expect to pay between $2,800 and $6,500 for asphalt paving, averaging around $4,200 depending on the thickness and base preparation required.

A building permit is generally not required for standard driveway repaving in Oshawa. However, if you are widening the driveway or altering the curb cut, you must apply for an entrance permit through the City of Oshawa or Durham Region, which typically costs between $50 and $200.

Asphalt is the more budget-friendly option, typically costing $4 to $10 per square foot in Ontario. Concrete driveways are more expensive, ranging from $10 to $20 per square foot, but offer a longer lifespan of 25-30 years compared to asphalt's 15-20 years.

Driveway sealing in the Oshawa area generally costs between $0.15 and $0.35 per square foot. For an average 600 sq ft driveway, this maintenance will cost roughly $90 to $210 and should be done every 2 to 3 years to extend the lifespan of the pavement.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
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Aggregated from 7+ 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.