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New driveway cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $3,050 – $5,100 (mid-range, typical $3,900, before GST/HST), 3% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,650 | $581 | $703 |
| Mid-range | $3,900 $3,050 – $5,100 | $1,828 | $2,091 |
| Premium | $11,200 $8,750 – $14,600 | $6,125 | $5,098 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 47% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 8% more than 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 3% above the national figure.
Ontario ranks 2 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $1,300 | $4,100 | $11,200 |
| Toronto | $1,300 | $4,100 | $11,600 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $1,250 | $3,900 | $10,900 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $1,250 | $3,900 | $11,000 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $1,300 | $3,900 | $11,400 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $1,250 | $3,900 | $10,800 |
| London | $1,250 | $3,850 | $10,900 |
| Northwest | $1,300 | $3,850 | $11,500 |
| Ottawa | $1,300 | $3,800 | $11,200 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $1,250 | $3,650 | $10,900 |
| Northeast | $1,250 | $3,650 | $10,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,900 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $3,050 and $5,100. A basic job is about $1,300 and a premium one about $11,200.
Is new driveway more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: 3% above the national average. Labour makes up about 47% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 8% more than 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 3% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 47% 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 Ontario is it most expensive?
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie is the most expensive area at about $4,100 for a mid-range job, and Northeast the least expensive at about $3,650.
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