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Asphalt paving in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
Driveways, repairs, sealcoating and parking lots in Saguenay and Alma. 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Asphalt paving prices in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean in 2026
- Redoing or widening a driveway: each city’s rules
- Winter in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: 79 to 84.3 freeze-thaw days a year
- Tempo shelters in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: 2026–2027 dates
- Our services in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources
The cities in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Asphalt paving prices in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguenay | No permit for a 1–4 dwelling home, except in heritage or PIIA sectors (Arvida, downtowns…); a free permit on a slope or in a protection strip | No permit either (1–4 dwellings); to lower the curb or sidewalk, request it from the City’s Public Works | Only the City modifies the curb or sidewalk: net contract cost per metre + $10 administration fee | Access 3–9 m (5–9 m two-way); at most 3 m in front of the façade of a detached or semi-detached house; 2 accesses per street, 6 m apart |
| Alma | No permit to asphalt a house driveway (only multi-family, commercial, industrial or institutional) | No permit either; the curb or sidewalk cut is requested from urban planning (418 669-5030); certificate for a culvert | The City: “driveway-entrance adjustment” at actual cost, paving included; no deadline set | At most 6.7 m (7.9 m to a garage with 4.2 m or more of doors); at most 2.7 m in front of the façade; 2 driveways, 6.7 m apart |
We handle the paperwork with the City and schedule the curb cut before the paving. Each city page has the details.
Winter in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: 79 to 84.3 freeze-thaw days a year
| City | Climate station | Freeze-thaw days a year |
|---|---|---|
| Saguenay | Bagotville | 84.3 |
| Alma | Lac Sainte-Croix | 79 |
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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: 2026–2027 dates
| City | Install from | Remove by | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguenay | October 1 | May 1 | No |
| Alma | October 15 | 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean? Your price in 2 minutes
Frequently asked questions
How much does an asphalt driveway cost in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean?
It depends on the city. Saguenay: no permit for a 1–4 dwelling home, except in heritage or PIIA sectors (Arvida, downtowns…); a free permit on a slope or in a protection strip. Alma: no permit to asphalt a house driveway (only multi-family, commercial, industrial or institutional).
How many freeze-thaw days are there in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean?
Between 79 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean?
Saguenay and Alma, on assessment: each request first confirms the crew available in your area, then the scope and the price.
Sources
- Règlement de zonage VS-R-2012-3, art. 356
- Fiche technique no 9, Abri d’auto temporaire (29 janvier 2026)
- Règlement VS-R-2012-6 sur les permis et certificats, art. 26
- Fiche technique no 16, Obligation et coût du permis (29 juin 2026)
- Règlement de tarification VS-R-2014-54, art. 44
- Fiche technique no 12, Patrimoine et contrôle architectural (19 mars 2026)
- Fiche de soutien technique no 20, Secteur résidentiel d’Arvida : Entrées véhiculaires (8 septembre 2023)
- Fiche technique no 3, Entrée véhiculaire (art. 350)
- ECCC, Normales 1991–2020, BAGOTVILLE A : chutes de neige
- ECCC, Normales 1991–2020, MONTRÉAL TRUDEAU, avril (tiré du normals.csv du projet : jours Tmax ≤ 0, Tmin ≤ 0, gel-dégel)
- ECCC, Normales 1981–2010, ST AMBROISE (7066820), côté Jonquière/Shipshaw : jours Tmax ≤ 0 et Tmin ≤ 0
- MAMH, rôle d’évaluation foncière de Saguenay (RL94068_2026.xml) : décompte calculé, unités en pleine propriété, CUBF 1000/1010, 1 logement
- Statistique Canada, Recensement 2021, tableau 98-10-0240-01 : Saguenay (V), maisons individuelles non attenantes
- Ville de Saguenay, Populations et statistiques
- Ville d’Alma, « Garage d’hiver »
- Règlement de zonage 199-2012, art. 12.1.2
- Règlement de construction 201-2012, art. 3.5.6.2 Abris d’hiver
- Ville d’Alma, « Demande de permis en ligne »
- Règlement des permis et certificats 198-2012, art. 5.1 and 5.2.2.9
- Règlement 503-2026 modifiant le Règlement 469-2025 (tarification), Annexe C, TRANSPORTS ROUTIERS
- Fiche Info-Urbanisme 05 « Stationnement, arbres et cours avant » (mise à jour 6 mai 2021)
- Règlement 221-2013 (PIIA Isle-Maligne et Riverbend), section 6
- Ville d’Alma, « Urbanisme et permis » (site banner)
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010, LAC STE CROIX (7063690)
- MAMH, Rôles d’évaluation foncière du Québec 2026 (index)
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile API, Alma (CSD 2493042), characteristic 42 single-detached house
- Ville d’Alma, Guide de la population et de la famille 2026
- 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?
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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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