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Concreting Prices Canada
Prices include applicable taxes. Seasonal availability affects pricing — summer is peak season.
Concreting Prices by Service — Canada
Prices include applicable taxes. Seasonal availability affects pricing — summer is peak season.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟫Plain Concrete Slab Standard concrete slab with broom finish | C$86per sqm | C$120per sqm | C$160per sqm |
| 🪨Exposed Aggregate Decorative exposed stone finish | C$100per sqm | C$140per sqm | C$190per sqm |
| 🎨Coloured Concrete Integrally coloured concrete | C$95per sqm | C$125per sqm | C$170per sqm |
| 🏛️Stamped Concrete Patterned stamped decorative finish | C$160per sqm | C$230per sqm | C$320per sqm |
| 🚗Concrete Driveway Standard concrete driveway | C$95per sqm | C$130per sqm | C$180per sqm |
| 🚶Walkway / Path Concrete walkway or garden path | C$80per sqm | C$110per sqm | C$150per sqm |
| 🧱Concrete Retaining Wall Reinforced retaining wall | C$300per lineal metre | C$530per lineal metre | C$850per lineal metre |
| 🔨Concrete Removal Break up and haul away | C$35per sqm | C$55per sqm | C$90per sqm |
What Drives Concreting Prices in Canada?
Canadian concrete pricing is heavily affected by the construction season, freeze-thaw durability requirements, and how efficiently contractors can schedule the pour window.
Short warm-weather availability makes late spring and summer pricing firmer, especially for driveways and decorative exterior work.
Customers compare quotes best when frost-depth assumptions, sub-base work, reinforcement, and sealing are separated from the headline rate.
Seasonality
Peak-season scheduling and short pour windows keep labour and ready-mix pricing elevated in warmer months.
Durability requirements
Air-entrained concrete, frost-depth prep, and stronger sub-bases are often essential for exterior jobs in colder provinces.
Access and haul distance
Urban access, pumping, and longer travel to ready-mix plants all push delivered rates higher.
What Is Usually Included
Common Extras To Watch
What To Expect When You Request Quotes
Step 1
Measure the pour area and confirm depth, reinforcement, and finish before comparing prices.
Step 2
Ask whether excavation, spoil removal, drainage, sealing, and cleanup are included or excluded.
Step 3
Check access conditions early because pumps, wheelbarrow runs, and tight sites change labour allowances fast.
Step 4
Compare at least three written quotes and reject any quote that does not state curing time and warranty expectations.
Concreting Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$40
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
Pricing available
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
From C$90
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
From C$82
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
Pricing available
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
Pricing available
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Concreting in Canada ranges from C$35 per m² for basic services like plain slabs to C$850 for major projects like retaining walls. Prices include applicable taxes. Seasonal availability affects pricing — summer is peak season.
The most common finishes are plain (broom-finished) concrete, exposed aggregate with decorative stones, coloured concrete using oxide pigments, and stamped or stencilled concrete that mimics stone, slate, or tile patterns. Each finish has different cost, durability, and aesthetic characteristics.
Well-laid concrete typically lasts 25–50 years or more. Longevity depends on the quality of the mix, proper sub-base preparation, adequate curing, and regular sealing (every 2–5 years for decorative finishes). Driveways and high-traffic areas may need resealing more frequently.
Most standard residential concreting (slabs, driveways, paths) does not require a permit. However, you may need approval for: driveways that cross public land, retaining walls above a certain height (varies by region), work affecting drainage, and any structural concrete like house slabs. Always check with your local council or authority before starting work.
How We Get These Prices
This methodology combines country-level concreting price benchmarks with city-level quote data already mapped inside WhatCosts. We update the page when market ranges move enough to change the practical buying decision.
Sample size on this template: 8 national service categories and 10 city-level price entries across 3 cities.
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