Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$9,140avg

$3,500 — $28,000

$8 — $48 per sq ft

+5.4% YoY
12 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled paving crew and equipment operators

$1,575 — $12,600

45%

Materials

Asphalt, concrete, or interlocking pavers

$1,225 — $9,800

35%

Site Prep & Excavation

Grading, base gravel, and compaction

$437 — $3,500

12%

Disposal & Permits

Hartland Landfill fees and City of Victoria permits

$263 — $2,100

8%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $1,097 tax$10,237

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$5,684

$4,547 — $6,821

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$8,671

Today

$9,140

Driveway Paving in Victoria is 5.4% compared to roughly a year ago — about $468 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 Victoria

Verified providers
🔨

Arrowhead Paving

1581 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2C1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

59 reviews

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Brickworks Paving

424 Langford St, Victoria, BC V9A 3C4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

35 reviews

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Abbey Road Paving and Landscapes

5061 Lochside Dr, Victoria, BC V8Y 2E9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

22 reviews

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Five Star Paving Co

6654 Butler Crescent, Saanichton, BC V8M 2A4, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

21 reviews

🔨

BlackJacket Paving & Sealcoating LTD

126 Cadillac Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 1T6, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

109 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, the City of Victoria requires a permit for any new or altered driveway crossing. The fee typically starts with a $100 application fee plus 1.40% of the total construction cost for the building permit portion.

As of 2026, the Hartland Landfill charges $80 per tonne for clean concrete and asphalt (including bricks). General renovation waste or mixed loads are significantly higher at $160 per tonne.

Victoria's rocky geography, particularly on the Saanich Peninsula, can lead to unexpected costs. If rock blasting is required for proper grading, site preparation costs can jump from a standard $2/sq ft to over $30,000 for the entire project.

Asphalt remains the most affordable permanent option at $7.50–$13.00 per sq ft. While gravel is cheaper ($1–$4 per sq ft), it is often restricted by municipal bylaws in urban Victoria areas due to drainage and runoff regulations.

📊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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