Cost guide
What driveway, paver and masonry work costs on Long Island
What public data can and cannot tell you
No government agency publishes a price list for driveway, paver and masonry work on Long Island, and vendor price ranges are not facts. What public data does show is what the labor costs, what the towns charge for permits, and what grants exist. The price for your job comes from licensed pros' written estimates after they see it.
What the trade earns on Long Island
| Occupation | Entry level | Median | Experienced | Jobs on Long Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $53,234 | $65,026 | $82,344 | 2,240 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $66,592 | $88,831 | $108,761 | 840 |
Annual pay from the New York State Department of Labor, updated to the first quarter of 2026. Entry level is the average of the lowest third of wages; experienced is the average of the top two thirds.
What the towns charge
- Town of Hempstead: The Town's application fee for a residential curb cut permit is $55 for each single-car-width driveway and $75 for each double-car-width driveway.
- Town of Hempstead: The Highway Department's fee schedule, with fees as of 12/31/2018, lists $35.00 for a residential sidewalk repair or replacement permit.
- Town of Huntington: Huntington's Highway Office requires a permit for any digging in the Town right of way, and the fee is $100.
- Town of Riverhead: Riverhead charges $200.00 per road opening permit, and a job started before the permit is issued faces a $200.00 fine on top of the fee.
- Town of Southold: Southold's highway excavation application carries a basic fee of $500.00 for each project location.
- Town of Shelter Island: Shelter Island's road opening permit application lists a basic fee of $100.00 for a residence.
What moves the price
Driveway and paver prices turn on the area, the material, removal of the old surface, the base, drainage and any work at the curb.
How to compare estimates
- Give every company the same scope, in writing, so the prices compare.
- Check what each estimate includes: permits, disposal, patching, cleanup and warranties.
- Ask how changes are priced once work starts.
- Never pay most of the price up front.
Related
Questions homeowners ask
How much does a driveway and paver contractor cost on Long Island?
No public agency publishes job prices. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, Long Island cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $65,026 a year, according to the New York State Department of Labor.
Why do estimates for the same job differ so much?
Usually because they price different scopes: different materials, permits, disposal or warranties. Give each company the same written scope and the prices compare.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official pages. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the office before you file anything.
- New York State Department of Labor, Occupational Wages (Long Island region, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Hempstead, Curb Cuts, Aprons Rules & Regulations (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Hempstead, Fees Highway (PDF) (read 2026-11-03; page dated fees as of 12/31/2018)
- Town of Huntington, Road Construction, Curb Cuts and Aprons (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Riverhead, Road Opening Application (read 2026-11-03; page dated specifications revised 3/31/06)
- Town of Southold, Application for Highway Excavation and Repair (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Shelter Island, Application for Road Opening Permit (read 2026-11-03)
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
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