Driveways here are measured in hundreds of feet, not car-lengths. A typical estate-lot driveway runs 150–400 feet, which changes both the math and the engineering: base preparation matters more than the asphalt itself, and a cheap quote on a bad base is money paved over a two-year countdown to cracking.
| Asphalt paving (new, incl. full granular base) | $6 – $10 / sq ft |
| Asphalt overlay (existing base sound) | $3.50 – $6 / sq ft |
| Typical 200-ft estate driveway (12 ft wide) | $14,000 – $24,000 |
| Removal and disposal of existing surface | $1 – $2 / sq ft |
| Gravel refresh (per tonne, delivered and spread) | $40 – $70 / tonne |
| Interlock apron or parking court | $25 – $35 / sq ft |
| Culvert and private approach permit (new entrance) | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Sealing (every 3–5 years) | $0.25 – $0.50 / sq ft |
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Gravel, asphalt, or interlock
Long driveways usually end up hybrid: gravel or tar-and-chip for the run, asphalt or interlock for the parking court near the house. Full asphalt on 300 feet is a $25,000+ commitment; gravel costs a fraction up front but wants a fresh load and grading every couple of years and snowplows eat its edges. Tar-and-chip splits the difference and suits the rural look, though fewer local crews offer it.
What a good quote includes
The questions that sort real pavers from truck-and-trailer operators: how many inches of granular base, compacted in how many lifts, what asphalt thickness (2.5–3 inches compacted for residential), and how they handle drainage crossfall on a long run. If a quote doesn't specify base depth, it isn't a quote — it's an estimate of how much asphalt fits on your existing problems.
Common questions
How much does driveway paving cost in Manotick?
New asphalt including proper base preparation typically runs $6–$10 per square foot in 2026. A standard 200-foot estate driveway lands around $16,000–$28,000 depending on width and base condition.
Is gravel cheaper than asphalt long-term?
Up front, dramatically — but gravel needs a $450–$700 refresh load spread every year or two plus grading, and plowing scatters it. Over 15–20 years the gap narrows; asphalt wins on maintenance, gravel wins on capital.
When is paving season in Ottawa?
Roughly May through October. Asphalt laid in cold temperatures doesn't compact properly, and reputable crews stop quoting installs by late fall.
How long should an asphalt driveway last here?
With a proper 8-inch compacted base and sealing every 3–5 years, 18–25 years. On a skimped base in Ottawa freeze-thaw, visible cracking often starts inside 5.
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