Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Vancouver (2026)

Average cost in Vancouver

$5,500avg

$2,500 — $12,000

$4 — $16 per sq ft

+5.2% YoY
6 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Metro Vancouver

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Crew wages and contractor fees

$1,125 — $5,400

45%

Materials

Asphalt, concrete, or pavers and gravel base

$1,000 — $4,800

40%

Equipment & Site Prep

Excavation, grading, and machinery

$250 — $1,200

10%

Permits & Disposal

Old material removal and local permits

$125 — $600

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $660 tax$6,160

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

$6,020

$4,816 — $7,224

Based on 6 sources and market data for Vancouver. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$5,228

Today

$5,500

Driveway Paving in Vancouver is 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $272 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 Vancouver

Verified providers
🔨

Vancouver Safety Surfacing

20215 62 Ave #103, Langley, BC V2Y 1N1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

161 reviews

🔨

S&S Asphalt Paving

1231 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

71 reviews

🔨

Dhillon Bros Paving Ltd

10780 Blundell Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 1L1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

76 reviews

🔨

Burnaby Blacktop Ltd

4641 Byrne Rd Unit 112, Burnaby, BC V5J 3H6, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

336 reviews

🔨

Eco Paving

2131 Hartley Ave #101, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6W5, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

276 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

In 2026, paving an asphalt driveway in Vancouver typically costs between $4 and $7 per square foot. A standard 800-square-foot driveway ranges from $3,200 to $5,600 depending on site preparation and asphalt thickness.

Concrete driveways are more expensive than asphalt, generally costing between $12 and $16 per square foot in Vancouver. A typical project can range from $6,400 to $11,200 depending on the finish, reinforcement, and slope.

If your driveway requires significant grading or removal of old materials, excavation and slope grading in Vancouver typically adds $2.25 to $5.50 per square foot to your total project cost.

Yes, interlocking stone or brick driveways are premium options in BC, typically costing between $8 and $15 per square foot, with complex installations pushing total project costs well over $10,000.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ 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: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.