← [Back to Examples Index](/llm/examples.md) # How much does a paver walkway with lighting cost in Mission, BC? ### Real Mission side-yard renovation estimate A side-yard paver walkway with lighting and a window-well rebuild was estimated at **$7,805.00 CAD**. This estimate covers more than laying pavers. It includes demolishing and hauling away the existing gravel, broken concrete, and old wooden window-well structures, requesting utility locates before excavation, excavating and preparing a drained base, building three new pressure-treated window-well frames with black metal grates, a permitted low-voltage electrical install of 6 bollard lights and 6 recessed lights run off an existing outdoor outlet, the concrete pavers and dark river-rock finish, and a new lattice-top wooden gate. If large tree roots or rot behind the old window wells are found on site, this example identified up to approximately $700 in possible additional work. --- ## Key Project Facts | Fact | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Location** | Mission, BC (FSA V2V) | | **Pathway** | ~88 sq ft, about a 25 ft run | | **Window wells** | 3, pressure-treated frames with metal grates | | **Lighting** | 6 bollard + 6 recessed, low-voltage | | **Power source** | Existing outdoor outlet (no new circuit) | | **Home age** | Built 2000 (no hazmat testing triggered) | | **Mandatory Scope** | $7,805.00 CAD | | **Possible Additions** | Up to $700.00 CAD for tree roots or sheathing | --- ## Project Phases ### 1. Demolition, utility locates, and base preparation - **Includes:** Demolish and remove the existing gravel, broken concrete, and old wooden window-well structures, including bin rental and disposal; request utility locates (BC One Call) before any excavation; excavate and prepare the base for the pathway with landscape fabric, edging, and granular base. - **Why this phase matters:** A stable, properly drained base is what keeps pavers from settling or heaving, and locating buried utilities is required before digging next to a gas meter. ### 2. Rebuild the window wells and install a new gate - **Includes:** Build three new pressure-treated window-well frames and fit black metal slotted grates; remove the existing gate and install a new wooden gate with a lattice top. - **Why this phase matters:** The original timber window wells were deteriorating; new frames and grates protect the below-grade windows and finish the walkway edge, while the gate restores secure side-yard access. ### 3. Electrical permit and low-voltage lighting - **Includes:** Apply for and administer the electrical permit for the new exterior lighting; rough-in low-voltage wiring from the existing outdoor outlet; install and connect 6 bollard lights and 6 recessed window-well lights, with rough-in and final inspections. - **Why this phase matters:** New exterior wiring requires a permit and a licensed electrician in BC even when it runs off an existing outlet, and inspections confirm the install is safe and code-compliant. ### 4. Install the pavers and river rock - **Includes:** Set the concrete pavers over the prepared base; place the dark river-rock infill between and around the pavers. - **Why this phase matters:** The pavers and river rock are the finished, low-maintenance walking surface and the main visual change to the side yard. --- ## Cost Breakdown | Phase | Labour Cost | Material Cost | Total Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Demolition, locates, and base preparation** | $1,307.00 CAD | $900.00 CAD | $2,207.00 CAD | | **Window wells and new gate** | $1,300.00 CAD | $555.00 CAD | $1,855.00 CAD | | **Electrical permit and low-voltage lighting** | $1,485.00 CAD | $855.00 CAD | $2,340.00 CAD | | **Pavers and river rock** | $528.00 CAD | $875.00 CAD | $1,403.00 CAD | | **Total Mandatory Scope** | **$4,620.00 CAD** | **$3,185.00 CAD** | **$7,805.00 CAD** | *Note: This is a multi-trade job. The pavers, window wells, lighting, and gate together make the price higher than a plain walkway. Labour is $4,620 and materials are $3,185. Powering the lighting from an existing outdoor outlet avoided the added cost of a new circuit and panel work.* --- ## Possible Price Changes - **Large tree roots in the dig:** Large roots are found obstructing the pathway or window-well excavation. The roots would be removed so the base can be built properly. This example identifies approximately **$200.00–$300.00 CAD** in possible additional work for a general contractor. - **Rotten sheathing behind the old window wells:** Visible rot is found on the house sheathing once the old window-well structures are removed. The damaged substrate would be repaired to protect the building envelope. This example identifies approximately **$350.00–$550.00 CAD** in possible additional work for a general contractor. - **Different materials or layout:** The homeowner chooses different pavers, a composite window-well frame, or a larger pathway. Material and labour both change, so other choices require their own scoped estimate. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is $7,805 the standard cost for a paver walkway in Mission? No. It is the estimate RenoFiz produced for this specific side-yard project, which also included three rebuilt window wells, low-voltage lighting, and a new gate. A simple paver path on its own would cost less; your scope and price depend on your space. ### Why does a walkway project need an electrical permit? The low-voltage path and accent lighting is new exterior wiring, which requires an electrical permit and a licensed electrician in BC even though it runs off an existing outdoor outlet. The work is then inspected. ### What is not included in the $7,805? Possible on-site additions such as removing large tree roots ($200–$300) or repairing rotten sheathing found behind the old window wells ($350–$550). These only apply if they are discovered during the work. ### How accurate is this estimate? It is a scoped estimate based on the homeowner's photos and answers, not a guaranteed final price. A local pro confirms measurements and site conditions before giving a firm quote. --- ## Get a Custom Estimate for Your Project Your side yard will have its own scope and cost. Describe your project and upload photos so Chris can build an estimate around your pathway size, window wells, lighting, materials, and site conditions. - [Start My Free Estimate](/vancouver-home-renovation-estimate) - [See interactive version of this page](/wa/examples/how-much-does-a-paver-walkway-with-landscape-lighting-cost-in-mission-bc) - [View other detailed estimates](/llm/examples.md)