Asphalt driveway paving and repair crew
Pave and resurface residential driveways and small lots using rented or small-scale equipment and hot mix from a local plant.
- C$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Preparing, grading and compacting a base, then laying asphalt on driveways, small car parks and private roads, plus patching, crack filling and sealing. Smaller crews often use a small roller and rent heavier machines as needed.
Your first three steps
- Work a season with an established paving company to learn base work, laying and compaction
- Contact local asphalt plants about supply, minimum loads and delivery, and get quotes for renting or buying a roller and trailer
- Start with repairs, crack filling and sealing for neighbours while you build up to full driveway jobs
Who pays
Homeowners, small businesses, condo boards and property managers.
How it makes money
Fixed quotes by area and thickness for new or resurfaced driveways, plus lower-cost repair and sealing jobs that keep the crew busy between larger paving jobs.
Skills that help
- Heavy manual work and good timing, as hot mix must be laid quickly
- Estimating area, depth and tonnes of asphalt
- Coordinating suppliers, equipment and customers
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
- Equipment and truck costs and vehicle licensing, so check what class of licence and insurance your trailer and truck need
- Utility locates before digging, check your provincial locate service
- Municipal permits for driveway widening or curb cuts, check with your municipality
- Asphalt can only be laid in suitable weather, so the season is short in many provinces
- Hot asphalt fumes and burns, check provincial workplace safety guidance
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Everything you need to start: asphalt driveway paving and repair crew
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an asphalt paving business in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your equipment, truck and trailer, and whether you rent heavier machines. Vehicle licensing and insurance are worth checking early.
How much can an asphalt driveway paving crew earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the jobs you win and your crew size. Asphalt can only be laid in suitable weather, so the season is short in many provinces.
What licences, permits and safety rules should I check for asphalt paving?
Check commercial general liability insurance, WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire, and what licence class and insurance your truck and trailer need. Also check utility locates before digging, municipal permits for driveway widening or curb cuts, and provincial workplace safety guidance on hot asphalt.
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