Stamped Concrete Cost in Ottawa: One Wide Envelope
Roughly $15 to $45+ per sq ft
The published sources spread about three times, so this is one envelope to check quotes against, not a tier list. Small jobs often hit a minimum charge of about $5,500, according to two Ottawa price pages.
Reviewed 2026-09-30 · how we set these ranges
Stamped concrete is a slab pressed with a pattern while it is still plastic, often with colour. The published prices we found spread widely, so we give one envelope. Enter your size to see the range, and use the quote checklist to compare what each contractor includes.
Size your job
$15 to $45+ per sq ft
Published band for this finish. Enter a size to see the area math.
Get quotes for thisAn illustration from published 2025-26 prices, not a quote. Excavation, removal, disposal and extras can be added.
What shows up in the quote
| Line | Published figure | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Stamped slab | Roughly $15 to $45+ per sq ft | Pattern, number of colours, borders, sealer |
| Minimum charge | Small-job minimum (see the note above) | Whether a minimum applies |
| Sealing | Too few published prices | Which sealer, and when the first coat goes on |
| Removal of an old slab | About $1,000 to $5,000+ per project (one national cost page) | Removal and disposal as their own line |
The rules behind this job
The 2024 Ontario Building Code standard for exterior flatwork and garage floors is at least 32 MPa at 28 days with a water-to-cement ratio no higher than 0.45. Site-batched concrete for those uses needs 5 to 8% entrained air; ready-mix follows CSA A23.1.
O. Reg. 163/24, Div. B, 9.3.1.6 and 9.3.1.7The Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario's driveway maintenance guidance (industry guidance, not law) says to seal only after at least 30 days and to avoid de-icing chemicals, especially the first winter. The resealing intervals we found disagree, so follow the sealer maker's instructions.
RMCAO, Concrete Driveway Maintenance (industry)The National Research Council's Building Digest 116 says surface scaling occurs mainly on horizontal surfaces and is most severe where de-icing salts are used.
NRC Canadian Building Digest 116 (1969)Since March 1, 2026 the City of Ottawa has required a hardscaping contractor licence for businesses that install or alter concrete pads, patios, walkways, steps, driveways and retaining walls on private property. Licence holders must carry at least $2,000,000 of commercial general liability insurance and give clients the City's Landscaping Education Guide. Ask to see the licence and check the City's list yourself; we do not check it.
City of Ottawa, Hardscaping Contractor Licence
Ask before you sign
- Which pattern and how many colours are in the price?
- Which sealer, and when is the first coat?
- Are borders, steps or a landing included?
- What cold-weather protection is included if the air is below 5 °C?
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Quick answers
Why no basic, mid and premium prices?
The published stamped prices we found spread about three times across four sources, so we publish one envelope, roughly $15 to $45+, rather than tiers that would look more precise than the sources are.
How often does stamped concrete need resealing?
The published intervals we found disagree. Follow the sealer maker's instructions for the product used on your patio.
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