Thinking about interlock? Concrete? THINK again. Permeable pavement may be a better option for your driveway. The benefits of permeable pavement abound. For example, it’s a sustainable solution to the hazardous effects of stormwater run-off. PurePave uses natural granites and green technology to create a stunning, modern and, above all, permeable surface. In fact, PurePave has a permeable sub-base that allows water to drain 30 cm below the surface back into the soil. An enormous amount of water per second can drain through the PurePave surface. So, how much does PurePave cost? Let’s take a look at some permeable pavement driveway cost comparisons. 

Permeable Pavement Driveway Cost Comparisons

PurePave vs. Conventional Surfaces: Cost to Install

Refer to the following cost comparison between PurePave and conventional surfaces. This cost comparison is based on installing 600 square feet of surface. For example, the average size of a typical 2-car wide and 2-car long driveway.

  • Interlock. The cost to install an interlock driveway, with proper base and mid-grade stone, is $12,000.
  • Concrete. The cost to install a concrete driveway, stamped, exposed aggregates or standard, is $12,000.
  • PurePave. The cost to install a PurePave permeable driveway is $15,000.
PurePave vs. Conventional Surfaces: Maintenance Cost 

Refer to the following maintenance cost comparison between PurePave and conventional surfaces. This cost comparison is based on maintaining a driveway for over 35 years.

  • Interlock. The cost to maintain an interlock driveway for over 35 years is $36,000. This includes re-levelling every 4 years. Plus, pulling weeds!
  • Concrete. The cost to maintain a concrete driveway for over 35 years is $33,000. This includes repairing cracks and a re-do every 10 years.
  • PurePave. The cost to maintain a PurePave permeable driveway for over 35 years is $3,000. This includes light power washes and the optional PureShine Program.
PurePave vs. Permeable Pavers: Cost to Install

Refer to the following cost comparison between PurePave and permeable pavers. This comparison is based on installing 600 square feet of surface. For example, the average size of a typical 2-car wide and 2-car long driveway.

  • Permeable Pavers. The cost to install permeable pavers is $19,000. Permeable pavers are the same as Interlock stones. However, the joints are permeable.
  • PurePave. The cost to install a PurePave permeable driveway is $15,000.
PurePave vs. Permeable Pavers: Maintenance Cost 

Refer to the following maintenance cost comparison between PurePave and Permeable pavers. This cost comparison is based on maintaining a driveway for over 35 years.

  • Permeable Pavers. The cost to maintain a permeable paver driveway for over 35 years is $50,000. ‘Permeable’ joints get clogged after 2 years. Also, stones shift and must be lifted and re-installed. Similar to interlock.
  • PurePave. The cost to maintain a PurePave permeable driveway for over 35 years is $3,000. This includes light power washes and the optional PureShine Program.

To sum up, with PurePave, you will pay a little more up front when compared to conventional, non-porous surfaces. However, future maintenance savings are significant. Moreover, you get all the benefits that come with a permeable, Earth Conscious Surfacing™. In addition, when compared to permeable pavers, PurePave is more cost effective to both install and maintain. 

Click here to read a Toronto Star article about a PurePave, net-zero run-off property in Toronto.