Driveway Paving Cost in St. John's (2026)
Average cost in St. John's
$3,800 — $14,500
$8 — $19 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedExcavation, grading, and paving crew
50%
Hot mix asphalt (HMA) per ton
30%
Class A gravel and sub-base compaction
15%
City fees and refundable landscaping deposit
3%
Removal of old asphalt or soil
2%
HST at 15%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$3,779 — $5,669
Based on 8 sources and market data for St. John's. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$5,995
Today
$6,745
Driveway Paving in St. John's is ↑ 12.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $749 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 St. John's
Verified providersNJV Sealcoating & Line Painting
88 King's Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 6L7, Canada
21 reviews
Modern Paving Ltd
175 Peacekeepers Way, St. John's, NL A1H 0H6, Canada
23 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 building permit is required for new driveways or major repairs. If you are extending the driveway to the street, a Driveway Entrance Permit ($75) and a Street Opening Permit ($100) are also required.
Yes. The City requires a $1,000 refundable residential landscaping deposit prior to issuing a permit for site work like driveway paving to ensure the property is restored correctly.
Provincial data shows road paving costs in NL nearly doubled between 2019 and 2025, rising from $330,000 to over $610,000 per kilometer. This is driven by a static supply of local contractors, rising fuel costs, and increased material prices.
Estimates are based on a standard 600 sq ft (two-car) driveway. Note that St. John's regulations often limit driveway width to 3.6 metres (approx. 12 ft) on reduced lots unless a snow storage plan is approved.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 4 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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