Driveway, patio and walkway concrete

Homeowners replacing or adding driveways, patios and walkways, plus small landlords and property managers.

Fixed quote per job, usually priced by the square foot or metre to cover labour, materials and equipment hire, with extras for stamping, colouring or removing old concrete.

• Concrete finishing and forming
• Measuring and quoting accurately
• Physical fitness and stamina
• Reliable scheduling around weather

• Commercial general liability insurance, which many clients will ask to see
• Whether your municipality requires a permit for driveways, especially where they meet the road or a curb
• WCB or WSIB registration once you hire help (rules vary by province)
• Freeze-thaw damage and short pouring season, so plan for winter slowdowns and write clear warranty terms
• Heavy physical work and tight timing once concrete is delivered

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on tools, forms and equipment. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the number and size of jobs and the pouring season.

Check that you have commercial general liability insurance, which many clients ask to see. Also check whether your municipality requires a permit for driveways, especially where they meet the road or curb, and WCB or WSIB registration once you hire help, as rules vary by province.

Estimates suggest at least about 20 hours a week. Pouring is seasonal, so plan for winter slowdowns, freeze-thaw damage and clear warranty terms. It is heavy physical work with tight timing once concrete is delivered.