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Asphalt paving in the Québec City region.
Driveways, repairs, sealcoating and parking lots in Québec, Lévis, Saint-Georges and Thetford Mines. 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 the Québec City region
- Asphalt paving prices in the Québec City region in 2026
- Redoing or widening a driveway: each city’s rules
- Winter in the Québec City region: 77.9 to 98.7 freeze-thaw days a year
- Tempo shelters in the Québec City region: 2026–2027 dates
- Our services in the Québec City region
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources
The cities in the Québec City region
- Québec: request the curb cut before October 1
- Lévis: curb cuts are requested before October 1
- Saint-Georges: 99 freeze-thaw days, and a certificate even to redo
- Thetford Mines: no permit to redo a driveway up to $10,000
Asphalt paving prices in the Québec City region 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec | No certificate for a 1–3 dwelling home (R.V.Q. 1400, s. 1222), except PIIA, cultural heritage or CUCQ (s. 1211); in RCI sectors, a permit or certificate for all work | No certificate either (same exceptions; otherwise $2.70/m², min. $180); curb cut requested via 311, mid-April to October 1 | The City only, on a technician’s estimate; deposit at the 2026 rate (poured concrete curb $257/m, sawing $45/m); work May to early October, at least 10 days after payment; drilling banned | Front-yard parking 7 m (11 m within 4 m of the façade); street access 7 m, at most 2 accesses, 14 m total; at most 3 m in front of the façade |
| Lévis | No permit for a 1–3 dwelling home (except PIIA, heritage sectors or constraint zones) | No permit to enlarge either; the curb cut is requested from the City from April 1 to October 1 | The City only, at your cost: sawing $55 per metre (2026); paving contract attached, work from May | Single access 3–6.5 m, double 6.5–8 m (7 m on a provincial road); in front of the façade, at most 30% of its width |
| Saint-Georges | Certificate of authorization: a parking area is a “construction”, and repairing or re-laying it out takes one; free for residential parking (2026 rates) | Same certificate (building or re-laying out the area), issued within 30 days of a complete application | The City, on request to Technical Services: cost + 6%, payable within 30 days of the invoice. In front of a ditch: piping by the City, with a Public Works permit | Accesses 3–9 m wide, at most 2 per street, 8 m apart, 6 m from an intersection |
| Thetford Mines | No permit to repair, redo or replace a parking surface if the work is $10,000 or less (outside PIIA areas) | “Access to the public road” certificate of authorization, $25 (same fee to fill a ditch) | City Public Works: $59 per metre to cut a curb, $134 per metre to modify a sidewalk (2023 rates; 2026 schedule not published) | Single access lane 3–7.5 m, double lane 5–7.5 m; at most 2 accesses per street, 8 m from an intersection |
We handle the paperwork with the City and schedule the curb cut before the paving. Each city page has the details.
Winter in the Québec City region: 77.9 to 98.7 freeze-thaw days a year
| City | Climate station | Freeze-thaw days a year |
|---|---|---|
| Québec | Québec–Jean-Lesage (airport) | 77.9 |
| Lévis | Lauzon | 84.1 |
| Saint-Georges | Saint-Georges | 98.7 |
| Thetford Mines | Thetford Mines | 78.5 |
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 the Québec City region: 2026–2027 dates
| City | Install from | Remove by | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Québec | October 1 | April 30 | No |
| Lévis | October 1 | May 1 | No |
| Saint-Georges | October 1 | May 15 | No |
| Thetford Mines | 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 the Québec City region
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an asphalt driveway cost in the Québec City region 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 the Québec City region?
It depends on the city. Québec: no certificate for a 1–3 dwelling home (R.V.Q. 1400, s. 1222), except PIIA, cultural heritage or CUCQ (s. 1211); in RCI sectors, a permit or certificate for all work. Lévis: no permit for a 1–3 dwelling home (except PIIA, heritage sectors or constraint zones). Saint-Georges: certificate of authorization: a parking area is a “construction”, and repairing or re-laying it out takes one; free for residential parking (2026 rates). Thetford Mines: no permit to repair, redo or replace a parking surface if the work is $10,000 or less (outside PIIA areas).
How many freeze-thaw days are there in the Québec City region?
Between 77.9 and 98.7 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 the Québec City region?
Québec, Lévis, Saint-Georges and Thetford Mines, on assessment: each request first confirms the crew available in your area, then the scope and the price.
Sources
- R.V.Q. 1400, art. 999
- Ville de Québec, « RCI dans les bassins versants Saint-Charles et Montmorency »
- Ville de Québec, fiche 63 RCI, stationnement d’une habitation isolée (mai 2026)
- R.V.Q. 3490 (in force January 1, 2026), annexe I, ligne Aménagement a) (table cell text)
- R.V.Q. 14, art. 5
- R.V.Q. 3490, art. 18, 5°
- Ville de Québec 311, fiche AC-000495
- Ville de Québec, « Abri ou garage d’hiver temporaire »
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, QUEBEC JEAN LESAGE (AIRPORT), 7016294
- MAMH, index des rôles d’évaluation foncière 2026 (données ouvertes)
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile SDMX (DF_CSD), Québec CSD 2423027, characteristic 42
- Ville de Lévis, Installer un abri d’hiver ou une clôture à neige
- Règlement RV-2011-11-23, art. 152
- Ville de Lévis, Dates à retenir : Automne 2026
- Règlement RV-2021-21-16, art. 12
- Ville de Lévis, Aménager un stationnement
- Ville de Lévis, Permis de construction et rénovation
- Ville de Lévis, Demander une modification à la bordure d’une rue ou d’un trottoir
- Règlement RV3572, art. 6
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, LAUZON 7024254
- Ville de Lévis, Conseils d’arrondissements
- Ville de Saint-Georges, Règlements municipaux, « Garage de toile - Abri d'auto temporaire »
- Règlement de zonage no 150-2005, art. 9.1.2
- Règlement sur les permis et certificats no 148-2005, art. 5.5
- Ville de Saint-Georges, « Permis de construction, rénovation »
- Ville de Saint-Georges, « Permis en ligne »
- Règlement no 964-2025, art. 3.11
- Règlement 819-2021, art. 7.4
- Règlement 810-2021, art. 13.3
- Ville de Saint-Georges, « Voirie », Routes du ministère des Transports
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, ST GEORGES, Days with Minimum Temperature
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile SDMX API, CSD 2429073, characteristic 42 « Maison individuelle non attenante »
- Commission de toponymie du Québec, Saint-Georges (Ville)
- Ville de Thetford Mines, Règlement de zonage no 148, art. 105
- Ville de Thetford Mines, Fiche technique | Abri d’hiver
- Ville de Thetford Mines, « Déneigement et préparatifs hivernaux »
- Règlement de permis et certificats no 151, art. 46 Certificat d’autorisation
- Ville de Thetford Mines, « Changement important pour 2023 | Certains travaux pourront être réalisés sans permis »
- Ville de Thetford Mines, Règlement no 936 (indexation 2023 du Règlement no 781), annexe 4 Service des travaux publics, du génie et de l’environnement, item 36
- Ville de Thetford Mines, procès-verbal de la séance du 11 décembre 2025, résolution 2025-641TM
- ECCC, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, THETFORD MINES
- Statistics Canada, Census Profile 2021 (SDMX API), CSD 2431084, characteristic 42 « Maison individuelle non attenante »
- 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
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