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Asphalt paving in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec.
Driveways, repairs, sealcoating and parking lots in Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan, Drummondville and Victoriaville. City rules change from one municipality to the next: here is, for each one, what it takes to redo or widen your driveway, and the 2026 price.
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- The cities in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec
- Asphalt paving prices in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec in 2026
- Redoing or widening a driveway: each city’s rules
- Winter in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec: 64.2 to 84.3 freeze-thaw days a year
- Tempo shelters in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec: 2026–2027 dates
- Our services in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources
The cities in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec
- Trois-Rivières: redoing a driveway is a free declaration
- Shawinigan: even a same-size redo is declared first
- Drummondville: your first curb cut is free
- Victoriaville: 84 freeze-thaw days, measured in Arthabaska
Asphalt paving prices in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec in 2026
| Work | 2026 prices (before tax) | 400 ft² double driveway |
|---|---|---|
| Fully rebuilt driveway (excavation, base, asphalt) | $6–10/ft² | $2,400–4,000 |
| Resurfacing over a sound base | $3–5.50/ft² | $1,200–2,200 |
| Sealcoating | $265–300 up to 600 ft² | $265–300 |
| Hot-poured crack sealing | $250–400 below 200 linear feet | depends on length |
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Redoing or widening a driveway: each city’s rules
| City | Redo the driveway at the same size | Widen the driveway | Curb cut | Maximum width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivières | Free work declaration to redo the same surface at the same size; permit or certificate in PIIA sectors | Certificate of authorization: $50 for the first 150 m², + $36 per 100 m² (also to go from gravel to asphalt); Bettez-Lacerte-Milette sector: engineer’s report above 25 m² | Only the City cuts: sawing $39 per metre (2026) + $50 non-refundable review fee; technician visit within 5–10 working days | Access 3.5–12 m, at most 50% of the lot width (70% under 12 m of frontage); in front of the house, on at most 50% of the façade |
| Shawinigan | Work declaration before replacing the surface, even at the same size (free, online) | “Parking, curb cut – layout or modification” certificate: $25; up to 30 working days | The City modifies the curb cut, at the owner’s cost; curb sawing $40 per metre (concrete), $50 (granite) | Curb cut 3–8 m (6 m beyond the first 20 m of driveway); two entrances on one street only if the lot is 20 m wide or more |
| Drummondville | No permit or certificate under 6 spaces ($75 certificate at 6 spaces or more) | No certificate on the lot; the curb cut is requested from Urban Planning (PIIA review downtown, Celanese and Biron sectors) | City Public Works, paid before the work: first curb cut free, otherwise $500/m of curb, $550/m of sidewalk, $50/m of sawing | Curb cut 3–7 m (1–3 dwellings), at most 2 per lot; parking at most 3 m in front of the façade |
| Victoriaville | Plain repaving at the same size: not specified; laying out, enlarging or modifying the area needs a $54 certificate | Land-development certificate ($54 in 2026), issued before work starts, with a site plan; if there is a ditch, roads-department authorization | Who cuts is not stated; 2026 municipal rate: curb sawing $86 per metre ($500 minimum) | Access 3–7.5 m (9.5 m if the lot is 25 m wide or more); at most 2 m in front of the façade (detached), 3 m (semi-detached) |
We handle the paperwork with the City and schedule the curb cut before the paving. Each city page has the details.
Winter in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec: 64.2 to 84.3 freeze-thaw days a year
| City | Climate station | Freeze-thaw days a year |
|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivières | Trois-Rivières | 64.2 |
| Shawinigan | Trois-Rivières Aqueduc | 80.8 |
| Drummondville | Drummondville | 74.5 |
| Victoriaville | Arthabaska | 84.3 |
Every day the air temperature crosses zero can work water into the cracks. We hot-seal them before November and build the base in compacted stone layers so it doesn’t move in the thaw.
Tempo shelters in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec: 2026–2027 dates
| City | Install from | Remove by | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivières | October 1 | May 15 | No |
| Shawinigan | October 1 | May 1 | No |
| Drummondville | October 15 | May 1 | No |
| Victoriaville | October 1 | April 30 | No |
Installation is confirmed with the crew available in your area, along with the price. See Tempo shelter installation and our prices next to those published elsewhere.
Our services in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec
- Asphalt driveway paving: fully rebuilt, widened or new driveways.
- Asphalt repair: cracks, potholes, sunken areas, edges.
- Sealcoating and resurfacing while the base still holds.
- Commercial and condo parking lots, in phases.
An asphalt project in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec? Your price in 2 minutes
Frequently asked questions
How much does an asphalt driveway cost in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec in 2026?
Fully rebuilt, about $6 to $10 per square foot before tax, or $2,400 to $4,000 for a 400 ft² double driveway. Resurfacing a sound base costs $3–5.50/ft² and sealcoating $265–300 up to 600 ft².
Do I need a permit to redo my driveway in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec?
It depends on the city. Trois-Rivières: free work declaration to redo the same surface at the same size; permit or certificate in PIIA sectors. Shawinigan: work declaration before replacing the surface, even at the same size (free, online). Drummondville: no permit or certificate under 6 spaces ($75 certificate at 6 spaces or more). Victoriaville: plain repaving at the same size: not specified; laying out, enlarging or modifying the area needs a $54 certificate.
How many freeze-thaw days are there in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec?
Between 64.2 and 84.3 a year depending on the nearest climate station, from Environment Canada climate normals: days when the air drops below 0 °C and back above. It is an air indicator, not a pavement measurement, but these cycles open unsealed cracks.
Which cities do you serve in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec?
Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan, Drummondville and Victoriaville, on assessment: each request first confirms the crew available in your area, then the scope and the price.
Sources
- Ville de Trois-Rivières, Dispositions applicables aux abris d’auto temporaires (mis à jour le 29 novembre 2024)
- 2021, c. 126, art. 653
- 2021, c. 128, art. 359
- Ville de Trois-Rivières, Les abris temporaires en 20 secondes!
- Ville de Trois-Rivières, Déclaration de travaux (mise à jour 28 mai 2026)
- 2024, c. 54, art. 13
- Ville de Trois-Rivières, Certificat d’autorisation (mise à jour 23 juillet 2026)
- Procédure – Demande de coupe ou de reconstruction de bordure de rue (en vigueur le 9 mai 2025)
- Règlement sur la tarification exigible pour des biens et des services rendus par les directions du génie [...] et des travaux publics (2026, chapitre 54), art. 2
- Avis public, 2026, chapitre 54 (publié le 19 juin 2026)
- Règlement de contrôle intérimaire sur le rejet des eaux pluviales dans le secteur des cours d’eau Bettez, Lacerte et Milette (2024, chapitre 85)
- Ville de Trois-Rivières, Règlement de contrôle intérimaire sur la gestion des eaux pluviales
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, TROIS-RIVIERES (7018562)
- ECCC Normales climatiques 1981–2010, TROIS RIVIERES AQUEDUC
- MAMH, index des rôles d'évaluation 2026 (données ouvertes)
- Statistics Canada, Census Profile 2021 API, CSD 2437067, characteristic 42 (Single-detached house)
- Gouvernement du Québec, décret concernant le regroupement de la Ville de Trois-Rivières
- SH-200, art. 45, 2°
- SH-1, Titre 13, art. 13.3.3 (SH-1.117, 18-12-2025)
- Fiche T-02, 12 novembre 2024
- SH-1, Titre 4 Ordre et paix, art. 4.2.19
- SH-550, art. 249
- SH-550, art. 154 Abri hivernal (chapitre 6, MAJ SH-550.101)
- Ville de Shawinigan, « Abris temporaires »
- Fiche T-04 « Abri d’auto hivernal », 29 mars 2022
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010, TROIS RIVIERES AQUEDUC (701HE63)
- Plan d’urbanisme et de revitalisation urbaine 2026-2036 (projet SH-800)
- Projet de règlement SH-801 établissant le cadre normatif en matière d’urbanisme (PDF du 1er octobre 2026)
- Avis public, assemblée publique de consultation du 28 octobre 2026 (SH-800, SH-801, SH-802)
- Ville de Shawinigan, « Permis et inspection »
- Fiche R-09 « Rénovation – déclaration de travaux », 22 février 2024
- Abris d’auto temporaires - Ville de Drummondville
- Règlement de zonage no 4300, chapitre 5
- Règlement de permis et certificats no 4303
- Règlement général, chapitre 3.1
- 769 - Ville de Drummondville
- Règlement général, Titre VII, chapitre 3 Fermeture des fossés
- Règlement général, Titre IV, chapitre 3, section VI Bornes d’incendie
- Règlement sur les PIIA no 4304 (version administrative au 14 mai 2024)
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, DRUMMONDVILLE
- MAMH données ouvertes, rôle d’évaluation 2026, Drummondville
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile SDMX API, CSD 2449058
- Commission de toponymie, Saint-Nicéphore (secteur)
- Décret 626-2004, Gazette officielle du Québec
- Ville de Victoriaville, Abris d'hiver saisonnier - Normes d'urbanisme (mis à jour le 8 septembre 2025)
- Règlement de zonage 1261-2019, art. 8.6.3
- Ville de Victoriaville, Info-printemps
- Règlement 1264-2019 relatif aux permis et certificats, tableau 1 (mise à jour administrative 31 août 2023)
- Ville de Victoriaville, Stationnement pour habitations unifamiliales (27 novembre 2025)
- Fiche explicative « Les aires de stationnement », habitation unifamiliale détachée (version du 21-03-2023)
- Règlement 1111-2015 de tarification, annexe 7, Service des travaux publics, tarifs 2026
- Ville de Victoriaville, Certificat d'autorisation pour aménagement de terrain (mis à jour le 9 janvier 2026)
- Ville de Victoriaville, Permis pour bâtiment complémentaire
- ECCC normals legend and element analytics, ARTHABASKA
- Statistique Canada, Recensement 2021, profil SDMX DF_CSD, Victoriaville (2021A00052439062), caractéristique 42 « Maison individuelle non attenante »
- Ville de Victoriaville, Histoire et patrimoine
- Environment Canada climate normals (stations in the table)
- 2026 prices: asphalt paving prices
Pages checked October 26, 2026.
2026 prices in detail: sources and calculator.
Our services near you.
Asphalt driveway paving
A fully rebuilt driveway on a stone base compacted in layers.
$6–10/ft²
Asphalt repair
Hot-poured crack sealing, potholes, sunken areas, edges.
Based on damage and travel
Sealcoating
Protects the surface from water, salt and sun, and brings back the black.
Small driveway: $265–300
Asphalt resurfacing
A new layer of hot asphalt over a base that still holds.
$3–5.50/ft²
Commercial paving
Parking lots for businesses, buildings and condos, in phases.
On assessment
Excavation and foundation
Excavation, compacted MG-20 stone, drainage slopes.
Included in a rebuilt driveway
Tempo shelter installation
Set up, anchored in the asphalt and placed at your city’s distances.
Single $199, double $299
Tempo shelter removal
Cover and frame taken down and stored at your home, before your city’s deadline.
Single $149, double $199
Go further.
How much does an asphalt driveway cost in 2026?
Québec asphalt prices: rebuilding $6–10/ft², resurfacing $3–5.50, plus sealcoating and crack repair. Sources and a project budget calculator.
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Driveway permits: what 16 cities require (rules checked in 2026)
Repaving as is, gravel to asphalt, widening: what Laval, Terrebonne, Longueuil, Brossard and 12 other cities require. Widths, curb cuts, fees and deadlines.
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Asphalt paving across Québec.
The cities and regions where Pavabris paves, repairs and sealcoats asphalt: Montréal, Laval, the North and South Shores, Lanaudière and the rest of Québec, with one page per city.
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