Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Toronto (2026)

Average cost in Toronto

$7,336avg

$2,800 — $35,000

$4 — $35 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
12 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
GTA Region

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Asphalt, concrete, or pavers

$1,120 — $14,000

40%

Labor

Excavation and installation

$1,120 — $14,000

40%

Site Prep & Base

Gravel, grading, and drainage

$336 — $4,200

12%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and waste hauling

$224 — $2,800

8%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $954 tax$8,290

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

$5,780

$4,624 — $6,936

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$7,040

Today

$7,336

Driveway Paving in Toronto is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $296 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 Toronto

Verified providers
🔨

Empire Paving Ltd.

50 High Meadow Pl, North York, ON M9L 2Z5, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

134 reviews

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NOVAPAVE Construction Inc.

3120 Rutherford Rd #275, Vaughan, ON L4K 0B2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

139 reviews

🔨

VIP Paving & Interlocking Contractors Toronto

9131 Keele St Unit A4, Vaughan, ON L4K 0G7, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

90 reviews

🔨

Mr Paving

4 Racine Rd Unit 3, Etobicoke, ON M9A 3Z4, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

68 reviews

🔨

West York Paving Ltd

5732 Hwy 7 #30, Woodbridge, ON L4L 2Z9, Canada

4.3
★★★★½

116 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. While simple resurfacing of an existing footprint may not require a building permit, any work on the city-owned boulevard requires a Street Work Permit, which has a minimum fee of $227.26 in 2026. New or widened curb cuts require a separate permit costing between $800 and $2,500.

Asphalt is the most budget-friendly option at $4 to $10 per sq ft. Interlocking pavers are a premium choice, ranging from $17 to $35 per sq ft in 2026, with a typical double-car driveway costing between $14,500 and $32,000.

Yes. Under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 681, any new or expanded hard surface exceeding 50 square meters (538 sq ft) must use permeable paving or include a stormwater retention plan. Failure to comply can result in fines up to $25,000.

Asphalt driveways typically last 15 to 20 years, while concrete and interlocking pavers can last 30+ years. Longevity depends heavily on the base depth (8-12 inches of compacted granular material is standard for Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles).

📊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: 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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