Quick Answer
Concreting in Vancouver typically runs from C$90 to C$335, with a mid-market rate around C$240 for stamped concrete work.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Concreting Prices in Vancouver
3 services from C$90
Concreting Prices in Vancouver
Prices include applicable taxes. Seasonal availability affects pricing — summer is peak season.
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Concreting prices in Vancouver
What Affects the Price in Vancouver?
Vancouver concrete quotes are affected by drainage, access on sloping sites, and the popularity of exposed aggregate finishes.
Make sure drainage falls, base preparation, and sealer assumptions are explicit before comparing decorative work.
Wet periods can delay both pours and finishing quality.
Driveway replacement
Usually includes demolition, spoil removal, base preparation, reinforcement, pour, finishing, and curing advice. Decorative driveways need sealing and more careful timing.
Patio or entertaining slab
Often priced on square metres, but drainage falls, access, and edge detailing can change the total more than customers expect.
Shed base or utility slab
These jobs look simple, but minimum call-out, boxing, and base preparation mean small slabs rarely achieve the cheapest advertised per-square-metre rate.
Retaining or structural work
Engineering, reinforcement, excavation, and compliance quickly dominate cost, so these jobs should never be compared on finish rate alone.
Concreting Tips for Vancouver
Vancouver rain means proper drainage and curing is essential
Exposed aggregate popular for West Coast aesthetic
Steep lots in North/West Van add significantly to formwork costs
What Is Usually Included
Common Extras
What To Expect Before You Book
Check 1
Confirm slab thickness, reinforcement, and base preparation in writing.
Check 2
Ask who is responsible for demolition, spoil removal, and permits.
Check 3
Check whether the contractor has priced realistic curing and return-visit timing.
Check 4
Compare the warranty and aftercare, not just the pour day price.
Concreting in Vancouver starts from C$90 per m². A plain concrete slab averages C$125 per sqm. Prices include applicable taxes. Seasonal availability affects pricing — summer is peak season.
Common finishes in Vancouver include plain broom-finished concrete (most affordable), exposed aggregate (decorative with natural stones), coloured concrete (oxide pigments), and stamped or patterned concrete (mimics stone, slate, or tile). Exposed aggregate and stamped finishes are popular for driveways and entertaining areas.
A well-constructed concrete driveway typically lasts 25–50 years with proper maintenance. Regular sealing (every 2–5 years), avoiding heavy point loads, and repairing cracks early all extend the lifespan. Decorative finishes like exposed aggregate require more frequent resealing than plain concrete.
Most standard residential concreting (slabs, driveways, paths) does not require a permit. However, you may need approval for driveways crossing public land, retaining walls above a certain height, work affecting drainage, or structural concrete. Check with your local authority before starting work.
How We Get These Prices
This city page combines the local price entries already stored for Vancouver with the broader Canada concreting dataset. We use those city rates where available and fall back to national pricing only when a specific service does not yet have a local entry.
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