What is the average cost per square foot to pour a concrete driveway in New Brunswick?

The average cost to pour a concrete driveway in New Brunswick is $8–$15 per square foot fully installed for a standard broom finish, which works out to $4,000–$9,000 for a typical two-car driveway.

That per-square-foot price includes labour, a standard air-entrained ready-mix concrete, gravel base preparation, wire mesh or rebar reinforcement, forming, finishing, and control joint cutting. What it typically does not include is removal of an existing driveway ($2–$5/sq ft extra) or premium finishes. If you want stamped concrete, budget $12–$20 per square foot. Exposed aggregate runs $10–$16 per square foot. These decorative finishes require specialized labour and materials, which is why they cost more.

Thickness matters significantly in NB. A residential driveway should be poured at 5–6 inches thick — not the 4-inch minimum sometimes quoted on estimates. NB's frost heave forces and the weight of vehicles demand adequate depth. Contractors who bid low often plan to pour thin — always confirm thickness in writing before signing.

Ready-mix concrete itself runs $190–$240 per cubic yard delivered in NB for air-entrained mix. A 500-square-foot driveway poured at 5 inches uses roughly 7.7 cubic yards — so material alone is $1,460–$1,850, before labour, base, or forming costs. This illustrates why per-square-foot pricing for a complete install represents real value, not padding.

NB concrete prices are approximately 10–20% below the national Canadian average, but they have climbed with fuel costs and material prices since 2023. Prices in Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton are fairly consistent; rural areas may cost slightly more due to travel and longer concrete hauls. Get at least three quotes — prices vary 30–50% between NB contractors for the same scope. New Brunswick Concrete can match you with local contractors at no charge so you can compare apples-to-apples quotes.