Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$4,788avg

$2,800 — $18,500

$5 — $28 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
8 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Asphalt, concrete, or pavers and base gravel

$1,120 — $7,400

40%

Labor

Excavation, pouring, and finishing crew

$980 — $6,475

35%

Site Preparation

Grading, leveling, and drainage correction

$420 — $2,775

15%

Disposal

Removal and hauling of old driveway material

$196 — $1,295

7%

Permits & Admin

City of Oshawa entrance permits and inspections

$84 — $555

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $622 tax$5,410

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$4,595

Today

$4,788

Driveway Paving in Oshawa is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $193 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
🔨

Pavestar Asphalt Sealing & Repair

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

5.0
★★★★★

103 reviews

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BRO Sealcoating And Asphalt Maintenance Inc.

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

5.0
★★★★★

150 reviews

🔨

Pavement Shield

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

4.9
★★★★½

130 reviews

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C. Aurora Paving Ltd.

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

4.3
★★★★½

209 reviews

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Central Park Paving - Driveway Repair & Paving Companies

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

4.3
★★★★½

142 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

For a typical 600 sq ft two-car driveway, Oshawa homeowners can expect to pay between $3,300 and $5,700 for asphalt, depending on the thickness and quality of the mix.

Yes, if you are widening your driveway or altering the curb cut, you must obtain a Driveway Entrance Permit from the City of Oshawa, which typically costs between $150 and $250 in 2026.

Concrete is significantly more expensive, ranging from $12 to $22 per sq ft, whereas asphalt averages $4.50 to $9.50 per sq ft. A full concrete driveway project in Oshawa typically starts at $7,500.

Asphalt driveways in Oshawa typically last 15-20 years if sealed every 2-3 years (costing ~$250 per application), while concrete can last 30+ years but is more prone to cracking from freeze-thaw cycles.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 8+ 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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