Driveway and small lot paving crew

Homeowners, property managers, farms, small commercial owners and condo boards.

Quoted price per job based on area, thickness and base preparation, with larger lots bringing bigger contracts.

• Experience in paving, groundwork or construction
• Quoting, scheduling and managing a crew
• Operating compaction equipment and trucks safely

• Commercial general liability insurance and commercial vehicle cover, checked for your type of work
• WCB/WSIB registration once you hire, as rules differ by province
• Check municipal permits for work touching the road allowance, curbs or driveway aprons
• Check provincial rules for commercial vehicles, trailers and loads
• Poor base preparation or drainage causes failures and callbacks
• Plants often close in winter, so income is seasonal
• Heavy equipment and hot material carry real safety risks, so get training

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on the trucks, compaction equipment and tools you buy, and whether you buy new or used. Heavy equipment is the main expense.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the number and size of jobs you complete and the size of your crew. Plants often close in winter, so income is seasonal.

Check commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance for your type of work, and WCB/WSIB registration once you hire. Also check municipal permits for work touching the road allowance, curbs or driveway aprons, and provincial rules for vehicles and loads.