Paving contractor pricing in London (Ontario)
What paving contractors charge in London (Ontario) (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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London (Ontario) paving contractor pricing
What paving contractors should charge in London (Ontario)
London Ontario paving work is dominated by Old North + Old South + Byron + Riverbend estate driveways, suburban Whitehills + Oakridge + Westmount post-war driveway resurfacing, 3M + Labatt + Diamond Aircraft + LHSC commercial parking lots, downtown core warehouse-loft alleyway access, and pre-1925 Victorian villa alleyway and laneway work in Old North / Old South. Lake-effect snow off Lake Huron (~200cm/year) + freeze-thaw 50-70 cycles/year + road salt deicing 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 London (Ontario)
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.
London (Ontario) quote factors
What to factor into your London (Ontario) paving contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a paving contractor in London (Ontario). SW Ontario humid continental + lake-effect Lake Huron. Cold snowy winters (-10°C to -25°C polar vortex, ~200cm snow Ontario snowiest), hot humid summers (28-32°C), moderate rainfall ~990mm/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. 3M / Labatt / Diamond Aircraft / industrial properties may have additional private locate requirements. State 'Ontario One Call locate complete' before mobilising on every contract.
Lake-effect + freeze-thaw replacement cycle
London Ontario freeze-thaw cycles (50-70 per year) + lake-effect snow off Lake Huron (~200cm/year, among Ontario's snowiest) + 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-$17/sqft; asphalt CAD $6-$13/sqft; standard concrete pavers CAD $13-$30/sqft; bluestone CAD $36-$85/sqft; brick CAD $26-$57/sqft; permeable pavers CAD $17-$43/sqft. Old North (N5Y), Old South (N6C), Byron (N6K), Riverbend (N6K), Hyde Park (N6H) premium of 25-40% above standard. HST 13% on top.
Old North + Byron + Riverbend designer paving
Old North (N5Y), Old South (N6C), Byron (N6K), Riverbend (N6K), Hyde Park (N6H), Stoneybrook (N5X), and Lambeth (N6P) favour imported bluestone (CAD $36-$85/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
London Ontario 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 Old North, Old South, Byron, Riverbend accept the premium for longevity.
Pre-1925 Victorian alleyway / laneway access
Old North (N5Y), Old South (N6C), Wortley Village (N6C), parts of Downtown London (N6A) and London East (N5W) pre-1925 brick Victorian villa stock often has alleyway-only driveway access. Quote alleyway-access challenges (no front-yard staging, manual material haul) at premium CAD $5-$25/sqft over standard. State material staging plan on every contract.
Sample quote
A real London (Ontario) 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
London (Ontario) paving contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about paving contractor pricing in London (Ontario), with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqft installed: standard concrete driveway CAD $9-$17; asphalt CAD $6-$13; standard concrete pavers CAD $13-$30; bluestone CAD $36-$85; brick CAD $26-$57; cobblestone CAD $26-$66; permeable pavers CAD $17-$43. Old North (N5Y), Old South (N6C), Byron (N6K), Riverbend (N6K), Hyde Park (N6H) premium of 25-40% above standard. HST 13% on top.
Typical 540-860 sqft driveway runs CAD $5,500-$25,000 depending on material. Quote separately: excavation and disposal, sub-base (150-200mm Granular B for freeze-thaw), sand bedding, pavers/concrete, edging restraints, jointing and sealing. Add deicer-resistant concrete premium (CAD $4-$11/sqft) for Old North, Old South, Byron, Riverbend. 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. 3M / Labatt / Diamond Aircraft / industrial properties may have additional private locate requirements. State 'Ontario One Call locate complete' before mobilising on every contract.
Yes, on every Old North, Old South, Byron, Riverbend, Hyde Park project. London Ontario 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 + lake-effect snow off Lake Huron (~200cm/year, among Ontario's snowiest) + 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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