Paving contractor pricing in Montreal
What paving contractors charge in Montreal (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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Montreal paving contractor pricing
What paving contractors should charge in Montreal
Montreal paving work covers Plateau and Rosemont laneway and triplex back-lot installations, Westmount and Outremont driveways and patios, NDG and Verdun family-home driveways, downtown commercial sidewalk replacement, and Vieux-Montréal heritage cobblestone (pavé) restoration. Brutal winter (80-100 freeze-thaw cycles, road-salt damage, snowplow scarring) destroys concrete and asphalt 2-3x faster than southern Canadian cities. Paving season runs late April through October. Info-Excavation Québec locate required before any excavation. RBQ licence subcategory 2.5 (paving) for contracts above CAD $25,000. GST + QST separate lines.
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 Montreal
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.
Montreal quote factors
What to factor into your Montreal paving contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a paving contractor in Montreal. Harsh humid continental, brutal winters. Cold snowy winters (December-March, often -15°C to -30°C with windchill, occasional -35°C, heavy snow ~210cm/year, Canada's snowiest large city), warm humid summers (July-August, 28°C+ with high humidity, occasional 35°C heatwaves), heavy rainfall (~1,000mm/year). Freeze-thaw cycles 80-100/year (more than Toronto). Ice storm risk (1998 ice storm crippled Montreal for weeks).
Material per-sqm pricing
Per-sqm installed: asphalt CAD $45-$95; standard concrete $75-$155; stamped or coloured concrete $135-$280; interlocking concrete pavers (Techo-Bloc, Permacon, Belgard) $135-$280; natural stone (granite, limestone) $250-$550; heritage cobblestone (pavé) $400-$900. Standard 60sqm Montreal driveway runs $4,500-$15,000 asphalt; $8,500-$22,000 interlock; $15,000-$35,000 natural stone.
Freeze-thaw drives 6-8 year asphalt cycle
Montreal asphalt typically needs sealing every 3-4 years and replacement every 8-12 years due to 80-100 annual freeze-thaw cycles, road salt, and snowplow scarring (3x faster degradation than southern Canada). Quote asphalt sealing (CAD $250-$650 per 60sqm driveway) as recurring revenue every 3-4 years. Build relationships with NDG, Verdun, Saint-Léonard, Montréal-Nord, Rosemont homeowners for recurring contracts.
Heritage cobblestone restoration
Vieux-Montréal, Vieux-Port, parts of Plateau Mont-Royal have heritage cobblestone (pavé) streets and walkways. Quote restoration (lift, clean, re-bed on stable base, re-sand joints) at CAD $400-$900 per sqm. Vieux-Montréal restoration falls under Conseil du patrimoine culturel du Québec heritage approval (8-16 weeks). Niche premium work; build portfolio with Ville de Montréal heritage division for referrals.
Info-Excavation Québec locate required
Info-Excavation Québec (provincial equivalent of Ontario One Call) provides free underground utility locates. Quote 3 business days advance notice for any excavation over 30cm depth. State 'Info-Excavation locate in advance' on the quote; unauthorised excavation damaging utilities (Énergir gas, Hydro-Québec, Vidéotron, Bell) carries fines up to CAD $100,000 and full repair cost liability.
Ville de Montréal sidewalk permits
Sidewalk and curb-cut work requires Ville de Montréal permit (varies by borough; CAD $200-$1,500 typical). Driveway extension or new curb-cut requires structural approval and Info-Excavation locate. Quote permit coordination as a separate line. Borough-specific (Plateau, Outremont, Westmount independent from Ville de Montréal) by-laws vary; check before quoting.
RBQ licence + winter shutdown + bilingual
RBQ licence subcategory 2.5 (paving and finished surfaces) for contracts above CAD $25,000. Print RBQ licence number on every quote above the threshold. Paving season runs late April through October; quote outside that window only with special accommodations (heated enclosure, modified concrete mix). Bilingual quote and invoice mandatory for commercial under Bill 101 + Bill 96. GST + QST separate lines.
Sample quote
A real Montreal 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
Montreal paving contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about paving contractor pricing in Montreal, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqm installed: asphalt CAD $45-$95; standard concrete $75-$155; stamped or coloured concrete $135-$280; interlocking concrete pavers $135-$280; natural stone $250-$550; heritage cobblestone $400-$900. Standard 60sqm Montreal driveway runs $4,500-$15,000 asphalt; $8,500-$22,000 interlock; $15,000-$35,000 natural stone. Premium enclaves command 20-35% above standard.
Montreal asphalt typically needs sealing every 3-4 years and replacement every 8-12 years due to 80-100 annual freeze-thaw cycles, road salt, and snowplow scarring (3x faster degradation than southern Canada). Quote asphalt sealing (CAD $250-$650 per 60sqm driveway) as recurring revenue every 3-4 years. Build relationships with NDG, Verdun, Saint-Léonard, Montréal-Nord, Rosemont homeowners.
Yes, for any excavation over 30cm depth. Info-Excavation Québec provides free underground utility locates with 3 business days advance notice. State 'Info-Excavation locate in advance' on the quote; unauthorised excavation damaging utilities (Énergir gas, Hydro-Québec, Vidéotron, Bell) carries fines up to CAD $100,000 plus full repair cost liability.
CAD $400-$900 per sqm for restoration (lift, clean, re-bed on stable base, re-sand joints). Vieux-Montréal restoration falls under Conseil du patrimoine culturel du Québec heritage approval (8-16 weeks); quote approval coordination ($3,500-$12,000) as a separate line. Niche premium work; build portfolio with Ville de Montréal heritage division for referrals.
Ville de Montréal sidewalk and curb-cut permits (CAD $200-$1,500) for any street-facing work. Driveway extension or new curb-cut requires structural approval and Info-Excavation locate. Quote permit coordination as a separate line. Borough-specific by-laws vary; Plateau, Outremont, Westmount are independent from Ville de Montréal so check before quoting.
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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