Paving contractor pricing in Burlington
What paving contractors charge in Burlington (typically C$45-C$95/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Burlington paving contractor pricing
What paving contractors should charge in Burlington
Burlington paving work is dominated by Roseland + Aldershot + Indian Point estate driveways, suburban Millcroft + Alton Village + Headon Forest + Orchard driveway resurfacing, Mattamy Homes new-build subdivision driveway install, commercial corridor (QEW + Harvester Road) parking lots, and pre-WWI Aldershot alleyway and laneway work. Polar-vortex freeze-thaw (50-70 cycles/year), road salt deicing, and Lake Ontario lake-effect snow drive 8-12 year replacement vs 15-20 in mild climates. Ontario One Call required before any dig. HST 13% applies.
Hourly rate
C$45-C$95
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$31-C$68
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common paving contractor jobs in Burlington
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in CAD.
Site visit and measure
What's included
Most paving contractors measure free for jobs over $2,000. Detailed scope and drainage plans may be charged.
Concrete pavers (per sqm, installed)
What's included
Standard 60mm interlocking concrete pavers. Includes excavation, sub-base, sand bed, and laying. Edging extra.
Permeable pavers (per sqm)
What's included
Allow water through to reduce runoff. Often required by council for new driveways. Higher unit cost, lower drainage cost.
Porcelain pavers (per sqm)
What's included
Premium look, ultra-low maintenance. Includes 20mm porcelain on concrete or screed bed. Pedestal install for rooftops extra.
Natural stone (per sqm)
What's included
Bluestone, travertine, sandstone, or granite. Includes stone, screed bed, grout, and labour. Premium for honed or sawn finishes.
Residential driveway (40-60 sqm)
What's included
Depends on paver choice and site difficulty. Includes excavation, sub-base, drainage if needed, and edging.
Patio (20-30 sqm)
What's included
Depends on paver choice. Includes excavation, base, and laying. Excludes pergola, lighting, and furniture.
Garden path (per linear m, 1m wide)
What's included
Includes excavation, sub-base, paver or stepping stone, and edging. Curved paths cost more.
Repointing existing paving (per sqm)
What's included
Removes failed joint sand, sweeps polymeric sand, seals. Refreshes a 10-year-old patio without full relay.
Burlington quote factors
What to factor into your Burlington paving contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a paving contractor in Burlington. Humid continental Toronto-similar + Lake Ontario lake-effect. Cold snowy winters (-10°C to -25°C polar vortex, ~140cm snow), hot humid summers (28-32°C), moderate rainfall ~865mm/year. Freeze-thaw 50-70/year.
Ontario One Call mandatory before dig
Ontario One Call (1-800-400-2255 or clickbeforeyoudig.com) is mandatory before any dig over 30cm. Quote One Call coordination (free service, but allow 5-business-day lead time) as a line item. Halton Region Water + Alectra Utilities + Enbridge Gas underground services need locating. State 'Ontario One Call locate complete' before mobilising on every contract.
Polar-vortex freeze-thaw replacement cycle
Burlington freeze-thaw cycles (50-70 per year) + polar-vortex events (-10°C to -25°C) + Lake Ontario lake-effect snow + road-salt deicing drive concrete + asphalt deterioration. Quote replacement every 8-12 years (vs 15-20 in mild climates). Premium materials (high-PSI concrete, polymer-modified asphalt sealer, deicer-resistant concrete with air-entrainment) extend life to 12-18 years. State material spec on every quote.
Per-sqft pricing
Standard concrete driveway: CAD $9-$18/sqft; asphalt CAD $6-$13/sqft; standard concrete pavers CAD $13-$30/sqft; bluestone CAD $36-$86/sqft; brick CAD $26-$57/sqft; permeable pavers CAD $18-$43/sqft. Roseland (L7N), Aldershot Heritage Bay (L7T), Tyandaga (L7P), Indian Point (L7L), LaSalle Park (L7T), Headon Forest (L7L), and Millcroft (L7M) premium of 25-40% above standard. HST 13% on top.
Roseland + Aldershot + Indian Point designer paving
Roseland (L7N), Aldershot Heritage Bay (L7T), Tyandaga (L7P), Indian Point (L7L), LaSalle Park (L7T), and Headon Forest (L7L) favour imported bluestone (CAD $36-$86/sqft installed), brick (CAD $26-$57/sqft), and cobblestone (CAD $26-$66/sqft). Quote stone country of origin, finish, and cutting explicitly. Estate clients accept CAD $65-$185/sqft for designer projects.
Road-salt deicer damage
Burlington heavy salt use for road and sidewalk deicing damages standard concrete within 5-8 years. Quote deicer-resistant concrete (air-entrained, high-PSI, deicer-resistant sealer) at premium CAD $4-$11/sqft over standard. Premium customers in Roseland, Aldershot Heritage Bay, Indian Point, Tyandaga, Headon Forest, and Millcroft accept the premium for longevity.
Mattamy Homes new-build subdivision driveway
Mattamy Homes (Canada's largest privately-owned home builder, headquartered in Burlington) drives new-build subdivision driveway install across Alton Village (L7M), Millcroft (L7M), Orchard (L7L), and Palmer (L7M). Quote per-driveway ($4,500-$12,000) at builder-portfolio rates with monthly invoicing. Volume work; build a relationship with Mattamy site superintendents.
Sample quote
A real Burlington paving contractor quote you can copy
Residential driveway, 55sqm, premium concrete pavers, charcoal. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Site excavation (200mm depth), debris removal to landfill
150mm CBR-tested crushed rock sub-base, compacted in 75mm lifts
30mm screed bed (sand)
Adbri Euro Stone Driveway Charcoal pavers (200x100x60, stretcher bond)
Concrete haunch edging (perimeter, 28 linear m)
Drainage connection to existing stormwater (2 linear m)
Polymeric joint sand, brush and water-set
Project labour (4 days, 2-person team, including site clean)
FAQ
Burlington paving contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about paving contractor pricing in Burlington, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqft installed: standard concrete driveway CAD $9-$18; asphalt CAD $6-$13; standard concrete pavers CAD $13-$30; bluestone CAD $36-$86; brick CAD $26-$57; cobblestone CAD $26-$66; permeable pavers CAD $18-$43. Roseland (L7N), Aldershot Heritage Bay (L7T), Tyandaga (L7P), Indian Point (L7L), LaSalle Park (L7T), Headon Forest (L7L), and Millcroft (L7M) premium of 25-40% above standard. HST 13% on top.
Typical 500-800 sqft driveway runs CAD $6,000-$28,000 depending on material. Quote separately: excavation and disposal, sub-base (6-8 inch Granular B for freeze-thaw), sand bedding, pavers/concrete, edging restraints, jointing and sealing. Add deicer-resistant concrete premium (CAD $4-$11/sqft) for Roseland, Aldershot Heritage Bay, Indian Point, Tyandaga, Headon Forest, and Millcroft. HST 13% on top.
Yes, mandatory before any dig over 30cm. Quote One Call coordination (free service, but allow 5-business-day lead time) as a line item. Halton Region Water + Alectra Utilities + Enbridge Gas underground services need locating. State 'Ontario One Call locate complete' before mobilising on every contract.
Yes, on every Roseland, Aldershot Heritage Bay, Indian Point, Tyandaga, Headon Forest, and Millcroft project. Burlington heavy salt use for road and sidewalk deicing damages standard concrete within 5-8 years. Quote deicer-resistant concrete (air-entrained, high-PSI, deicer-resistant sealer) at premium CAD $4-$11/sqft over standard. Premium customers accept the premium for longevity.
50-70 freeze-thaw cycles per year + polar-vortex events (-10°C to -25°C) + Lake Ontario lake-effect snow + road-salt deicing drive concrete + asphalt deterioration. Replacement every 8-12 years (vs 15-20 in mild climates). Premium materials (high-PSI concrete, polymer-modified asphalt sealer, deicer-resistant concrete with air-entrainment) extend life to 12-18 years. State material spec on every quote.
Per square metre rates are $80 to $280 installed in the US, depending on paver type. Hourly rates ($45-95) only apply for repairs and small remediation work. Most paving contractors quote fixed-price per sqm with adders for pattern, edging, and drainage.
Concrete is cheaper ($25/sqm material), softer, may need re-sealing every 3-5 years, and weathers over time. Porcelain is more expensive ($80/sqm+), harder, requires no sealing, and looks like-new at year 20. Concrete dominates driveways; porcelain dominates patios and pools.
A driveway over poor sub-base sinks 30-100mm over 5 years, cracks pavers, and pools water. Quality sub-base (100-150mm of CBR-tested crushed rock, compacted in lifts) keeps the surface flat for 20+ years. Most failed paving traces to sub-base, not the pavers.
Yes, 2-3 quotes for any paving over $3,000. Compare paver brand, sub-base depth, edging spec, and drainage approach. The cheapest quote almost always cuts sub-base or skips edging, both of which fail within 3-5 years.
If the driveway connects to a public road or changes a council kerb crossing, almost always yes. Council layback permits are $250-1,200 depending on region. The paving contractor should include this in the quote, not hide it.
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