Calculator · 2026 prices
Calculate the price of your asphalt driveway.
In 2026 in Greater Montréal, a fully rebuilt asphalt driveway costs $6 to $10 per square foot before tax, or $2,400 to $4,000 for a 400 ft² example ($2,760 to $4,600 with tax). Pick your work and your size: the estimate updates instantly.
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Budget estimate: $2,400 to $4,000 before tax ($2,760 to $4,600 with tax).
Benchmarks published by Greater Montréal contractors, checked October 29, 2026. These are comparison budgets. Your project’s price depends on scope, travel and availability; it can fall outside the range.
Get the real price of my drivewayThe calculator gives a range, not a price: excavation depth, asphalt thickness, access and the state of your base move the price within the range. For your driveway’s price, we come and look; it’s free and there’s no obligation.
What does asphalt work cost in 2026?
| Work | 2026 range (before tax) | Example | Example, with tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully rebuilt driveway (excavation, base, asphalt) | $6 to $10 / ft² | 400 ft²: $2,400 to $4,000 | $2,760 to $4,600 |
| Resurfacing (new layer over a sound base) | $3 to $5.50 / ft² | 400 ft²: $1,200 to $2,200 | $1,380 to $2,530 |
| Professional sealcoating | $265–300 up to 600 ft²; $325–420 up to 1,000 ft²; $425–550 up to 1,500 ft² | 1,000 ft²: $325 to $420 | $374 to $483 |
| Hot-poured crack sealing | $250–400 below 200 ft; $2–2.75/ft from 200 to 500 ft | 50 linear ft: $250 to $400 | $287 to $460 |
| Pothole repair | Depends on area, depth and travel | Quote based on dimensions and the work required. | — |
What changes the price?
- Excavation depth and base. A fully rebuilt driveway includes removing the old surface, crushed stone compacted in layers, and the asphalt.
- Asphalt thickness. Specify compacted thickness for the soil, base and vehicles; the calculator does not assume one universal thickness.
- Size and shape. Small driveways cost more per square foot: trucking, equipment and crew cost the same for 200 or 400 ft².
- Access and drainage. Slope, curbs, catch basins and the connection to the street.
- Bitumen. Its reference price rose 41% between January and September 2026 (Québec transport ministry): see 2026 prices in detail.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 400 ft² asphalt driveway cost in 2026?
Fully rebuilt (excavation, base and asphalt), a 400 ft² example costs about $2,400–4,000 before tax in Greater Montréal, or $2,760–4,600 with tax.
Is resurfacing cheaper than a new driveway?
Yes: $3–5.50 per square foot, against $6–10 for a full rebuild. It only works if the base is still sound, with no sinking or alligator cracking.
How much does asphalt sealcoating cost?
One Montréal supplier lists $265–300 up to 600 ft², $325–420 above 600 through 1,000 ft², and $425–550 above 1,000 through 1,500 ft². The calculator uses that schedule instead of combining different suppliers’ minimums and unit rates.
Why do prices found online vary so much?
Several “2026” pages reuse ranges published in 2020 or 2024 with a new date. This calculator’s ranges come from prices published by Greater Montréal contractors in 2025 and 2026, with their source.
How do I get the exact price of my driveway?
Describe the work, area and municipality in your request. Base condition, access and availability must be confirmed to establish the price.
Sources of the ranges
- Casabella Pavage (Montréal, Dec. 2025): $6–10/ft²; Les Pavages Guilmain (South Shore, Jan. 2026): $4–13/ft² Source
- Casabella Pavage: $3–5/ft²; Les Pavages Guilmain: $3.50–5.50/ft² Source
- Scellementasphalte.ca: residential area bands. This calculation uses that complete schedule, without combining another supplier’s square-foot rate. Source
- L’Équipe Marcil (April 2026): $250–400 for residential jobs below 200 ft; $2–2.75/ft from 200 to 500 ft. One supplier’s benchmark, not a universal rate. Source
- Casabella publishes $50–150 per hole without dimensions. That cannot produce a reliable total: measure the area and depth. Source
The prices published by Les Pavages Guilmain and the City of Laval specifications (reference thicknesses) are cited on the 2026 prices page, with every other source.
Taxes: GST 5% and QST 9.975%. Method and schedules updated October 29, 2026.
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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