Interlocking Paver Patios, Walkways and Driveways
Build patios, walkways and driveways from interlocking pavers for homeowners with a small crew in the warmer months.
- C$8k-30k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Installing interlocking concrete pavers or natural stone: excavating, laying and compacting a gravel base, setting sand and pavers, cutting edges and filling joints. Jobs are usually patios, walkways, pool surrounds and driveways.
Your first three steps
- Take a paver installation course or work a season for an established paving or landscaping crew to learn base preparation and layout
- Price out a plate compactor, wet saw, hand tools and a trailer, then work out a per square foot rate from local supplier prices
- Build a small portfolio with a few discounted jobs for neighbours and ask local landscape suppliers about referrals
Who pays
Homeowners, plus landscapers, builders and property managers who subcontract paving work.
How it makes money
Quoted price per square foot or per job, covering materials, labour and equipment. Repeat work and referrals from neighbours and landscapers matter a lot.
Skills that help
- Physical stamina and careful, tidy work
- Measuring and estimating materials
- Quoting and dealing with homeowners
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
- Utility locates before digging, check your provincial locate service
- Municipal permits for driveway changes or work near the street, check with your municipality
- Poor base preparation causes sinking and frost heave, which can lead to costly call-backs
- Work is seasonal in most of Canada, so plan cash flow for winter
- Check whether provincial lien or contract rules apply to your written quotes
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start an interlocking paving business in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your tools, equipment and vehicle. Costs also vary with the size of your crew and the types of jobs you take on.
How much can an interlocking paver business earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $28,000, depending on how many jobs you complete and their size. Work is seasonal in most of Canada, so plan your cash flow for winter.
What rules and permits should I check before paving driveways and patios?
Check that you have commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire. Also check your provincial utility locate service before digging, municipal permits for driveway changes, and whether provincial lien or contract rules apply to your written quotes.
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