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How much does a concrete driveway cost in Nanaimo, BC?

Converted from US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A concrete driveway costs about CA$3,790 to CA$20,380, typical CA$8,990, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($2,700 to $14,500) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Nanaimo prices.

Converted to Canadian dollars

Low
CA$3,790
Typical
CA$8,990
High
CA$20,380

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Concrete driveway cost in Nanaimo, BC

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Concrete driveway cost in Nanaimo, BC
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Converted to CADCA$3,790CA$8,990CA$20,380US national range × 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026). Not a survey of Nanaimo pricesOctober 2026
US national range$2,700$6,400$14,500Per driveway: typical range of customer-reported projects (about $8 to $20 per sq ft) (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of a concrete driveway

Dollar figures in this section are US national figures in US dollars.

  1. Size

    Concrete is priced by the square foot, typically $8 to $20.

  2. Concrete type and thickness

    Thicker slabs and stamped or colored concrete cost more.

  3. Removal of the old driveway

    Tear-out and haul-away add cost.

  4. Labor

    Labor is about half the bill.

  5. Add-ons

    Rebar, heating, aprons and sealing add cost.

Permits and what's included in Nanaimo

Fees quoted here are US figures in US dollars; Canadian permit fees are set by your municipality.

Permit note

Many towns require a permit for a new driveway or apron and set rules for the apron at the street. Check local code before work starts.

Rules are set locally; confirm with Nanaimo’s building department.

What’s usually included

  • Excavation and gravel base
  • Forms and reinforcement in the agreed spec
  • Pouring and finishing

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

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Top-ranked concrete contractors in Nanaimo

The top 3 of 27 concrete contractors we rank for Nanaimo, BC, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Island Concrete Finishing Ltd
    CR Score 624.7from 15 Google reviews
  2. #2
    ViPremium Contracting
    CR Score 605.0from 8 Google reviews
  3. #3
    YooBuild Surface Solutions
    CR Score 585.0from 7 Google reviews

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Concrete driveway cost in Nanaimo: questions

How much does a concrete driveway cost in Nanaimo, BC?

A concrete driveway costs about CA$3,790 to CA$20,380, typical CA$8,990, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($2,700 to $14,500) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Nanaimo prices.

Are these prices in Canadian dollars?

Yes, converted. We have no Canadian price survey for this job, so we show the US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada daily rate for October 20, 2026). Local labour, material and tax differences are not reflected.

Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Nanaimo?

Many towns require a permit for a new driveway or apron and set rules for the apron at the street. Check local code before work starts. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Nanaimo’s building department.

What affects the cost of a concrete driveway?

Size: concrete is priced by the square foot, typically $8 to $20. Concrete type and thickness: thicker slabs and stamped or colored concrete cost more. Removal of the old driveway: tear-out and haul-away add cost. Labor: labor is about half the bill. Dollar figures here are US figures in US dollars.

How many concrete contractors serve Nanaimo?

We rank 27 concrete contractors for Nanaimo, BC by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

What is usually included in the price?

Excavation and gravel base; Forms and reinforcement in the agreed spec; Pouring and finishing. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Concrete driveway cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; apron note.
  2. Bank of Canada: Daily exchange rates (USD/CAD) · page updated October 20, 2026Used for: Conversion rate 1.4054 CAD per USD.
These are published estimates converted at a stated exchange rate, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: CA$3,790 to CA$20,380. Editorial policy

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