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Concrete Driveways: when you need it, cost factors, and quotes

A concrete driveway lasts as long as its base, joints, and reinforcement. Tear-out of old concrete, soil, and the city's apron rules are what change most from house to house.

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When you might need concrete driveways

  • Large cracks, heaving, or sunken sections
  • Replacing old asphalt with concrete
  • Widening for another car
  • A new home or addition

What drives the price

  • Square footage and thickness
  • Tear-out and haul-away
  • Base preparation and soil
  • Reinforcement and joint layout
  • Finish: broom, exposed aggregate, stamped
  • Apron and curb-cut permits

We don't publish a dollar range for concrete driveways yet. We will once we have enough real quotes to report one honestly, with the method and date. How we calculate costs

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Questions to ask before you hire

  • How thick, and what reinforcement?
  • How will you prepare the base?
  • Where will control joints go?
  • Who pulls the permit for the apron?
  • How long before we can drive on it?

Frequently asked questions

Why does new concrete crack?

Concrete shrinks as it cures and moves with the soil. Control joints are cut so cracks happen there. Random cracking can point to base or joint problems.

Stamped or plain concrete?

Stamped and colored concrete costs more and needs resealing; broom finish is simpler and gives traction. Ask for both prices.

Concrete Driveways by area

Soil, freeze-thaw, heat, drainage, and city approach rules change what a driveway job involves. Read the local guide for your area:

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