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New driveway cost in British Columbia
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 British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,350 $1,050 – $1,700 | $624 | $703 |
| Mid-range | $3,800 $2,950 – $4,900 | $1,692 | $2,091 |
| Premium | $11,600 $9,050 – $15,100 | $6,536 | $5,098 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 45% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia 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.
British Columbia ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $1,350 | $4,050 | $11,600 |
| Kootenay | $1,300 | $3,900 | $11,200 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $1,300 | $3,900 | $11,500 |
| Cariboo | $1,300 | $3,800 | $11,200 |
| Lower Mainland | $1,350 | $3,800 | $12,000 |
| Nechako | $1,350 | $3,800 | $11,600 |
| North Coast | $1,300 | $3,800 | $11,100 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $1,350 | $3,800 | $11,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in British Columbia?
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 $1,350 and a premium one about $11,600.
Is new driveway more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 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 British Columbia 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 British Columbia?
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 British Columbia is it most expensive?
Northeast is the most expensive area at about $4,050 for a mid-range job, and Vancouver Island and Coast the least expensive at about $3,800.
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