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New driveway cost in Quebec
Most homeowners pay $3,200 – $5,350 (mid-range, typical $4,100, before GST/HST), 8% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Quebec
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,700 | $607 | $703 |
| Mid-range | $4,100 $3,200 – $5,350 | $2,021 | $2,091 |
| Premium | $11,500 $9,000 – $15,000 | $6,413 | $5,098 |
Why prices in Quebec are different
Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 19% 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 8% above the national figure.
Quebec ranks 1 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanaudière | $1,300 | $4,300 | $11,500 |
| Laval | $1,300 | $4,300 | $11,500 |
| Montréal | $1,350 | $4,300 | $11,700 |
| Laurentides | $1,300 | $4,150 | $11,600 |
| Montérégie | $1,300 | $4,150 | $11,300 |
| Capitale-Nationale | $1,300 | $4,100 | $11,600 |
| Outaouais | $1,300 | $4,100 | $11,300 |
| Côte-Nord | $1,250 | $4,000 | $10,900 |
| Nord-du-Québec | $1,300 | $4,000 | $11,500 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue | $1,300 | $3,900 | $11,400 |
| Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine | $1,300 | $3,900 | $11,200 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches | $1,350 | $3,850 | $11,800 |
| Estrie | $1,300 | $3,850 | $11,500 |
| Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean | $1,300 | $3,850 | $11,400 |
| Centre-du-Québec | $1,300 | $3,800 | $11,400 |
| Mauricie | $1,250 | $3,800 | $11,100 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent | $1,300 | $3,750 | $11,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Quebec?
A mid-range job typically costs $4,100 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $3,200 and $5,350. A basic job is about $1,300 and a premium one about $11,500.
Is new driveway more expensive in Quebec than the national average?
Quebec: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 19% 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 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Quebec?
About 49% 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 Quebec is it most expensive?
Lanaudière is the most expensive area at about $4,300 for a mid-range job, and Bas-Saint-Laurent the least expensive at about $3,750.
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