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New driveway cost in Alberta
Most homeowners pay $2,950 – $4,900 (mid-range, typical $3,800, before GST/HST), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Alberta
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,650 | $582 | $703 |
| Mid-range | $3,800 $2,950 – $4,900 | $1,692 | $2,091 |
| Premium | $11,300 $8,800 – $14,600 | $6,165 | $5,098 |
Why prices in Alberta are different
Labour makes up about 45% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
Alberta ranks 3 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $1,300 | $4,050 | $11,300 |
| Edmonton | $1,300 | $4,000 | $11,300 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $1,300 | $3,900 | $11,500 |
| Calgary | $1,300 | $3,850 | $11,200 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $1,300 | $3,800 | $11,300 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $1,300 | $3,800 | $11,300 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $1,250 | $3,800 | $11,000 |
| Red Deer | $1,250 | $3,800 | $11,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Alberta?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,800 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $2,950 and $4,900. A basic job is about $1,300 and a premium one about $11,300.
Is new driveway more expensive in Alberta than the national average?
Alberta: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 45% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Alberta?
About 45% at the mid-range level, around 28 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Alberta is it most expensive?
Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake is the most expensive area at about $4,050 for a mid-range job, and Red Deer the least expensive at about $3,800.
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