Driveway Paving Cost in Ottawa (2026)
Average cost in Ottawa
$3,300 – $28,500
$6 – $14 per sq ft
In Ottawa, the average is $7,060 and most projects cost between $3,300 and $28,500, or about $6 – $14 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedHot-mix asphalt, crushed stone base, and sealant
45%
Professional installation, grading, and rolling
35%
Excavation of old surface and soil stabilization
15%
City of Ottawa permits and waste haulage fees
5%
HST at 13%
📋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 project
LiveYour estimate in Ottawa
Likely range $3,300 – $15,532
- Materials45%$3,177
- Labor35%$2,471
- Site Preparation15%$1,059
- Permits and Disposal5%$353
Gravel
$3,863
Asphalt
$7,060
Concrete
$10,257
Interlocking pavers
$16,650
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Ottawa. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$6,507
Today
$7,060
Driveway Paving in Ottawa is ↑ 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $553 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 Ottawa
Verified providersPave And Stone Landscaping
1779 Kerr Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1H9, Canada
126 reviews
Premium Property Services
1421 Prestone Dr, Ottawa, ON K1E 2X3, Canada
150 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 standard 600 sq ft two-car driveway, homeowners in Ottawa should budget between $4,800 and $8,500, with a typical average of $6,500 including removal of old materials.
Asphalt is the most budget-friendly option at $5.50–$14.00 per sq ft. In contrast, interlocking pavers range from $20.00 to $50.00+ per sq ft due to higher material costs and intensive manual labor.
Yes. Due to the region's severe freeze-thaw cycles, contractors often recommend a deeper 12-inch granular base and specific asphalt mixes, which can add $2.00–$4.00 per sq ft to the initial site preparation cost.
Professional sealcoating is recommended every 1–2 years to protect against salt and ice, typically costing between $0.25 and $0.50 per sq ft, or roughly $150–$300 for a standard driveway.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 9+ 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: 3 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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