Cost of Colored Concrete Driveways
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Colored Concrete Driveways in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Colored Concrete Driveway material and installation costs?
The Homewyse Colored Concrete Driveway cost estimator provides up to date pricing information for your area. Enter your zip code, the size of your project below and click "Update". The table below summarizes the average 2013 cost to install Colored Concrete Driveways in your area for good, better and custom quality work.
- To avoid costly problems and get quality work at a fair price, have Colored Concrete Driveway installation completed by a licensed and bonded Concrete Contractor. Use the free Homewyse checklist for proven advice in finding, hiring and managing a trustworthy Concrete Contractor.
- You may be able to save on Colored Concrete Driveway installation costs by hiring a Landscaping Contractor. Make sure that any prospective Landscaping Contractor has relevant Colored Concrete Driveway experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
- Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Colored Concrete Driveway project. Use the homewyse Aggregate Concrete Driveway Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.
Colored Concrete Driveways - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Colored Concrete Driveway installation cost estimates typically require an onsite inspection - in most cases estimates are free, but will be accompanied by a strong sales pitch.
- The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for excavation to ensure uniform driveway thickness, surface height and proper runoff slope; placement of perimeter form boards and expansion joints at spacing not to exceed 8 feet; setting of reinforcement; pouring, settling, leveling, trowel finishing of minimum 5 inch thick, 3000 psi integrally colored concrete.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for significant regrading or excavation, or demolition and removal of existing driveway.
- Higher priced Colored Concrete Driveways may include features such as more uniform coloring, higher quality surface finishing and better warranty.
- Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
- Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Colored Concrete Driveway work for your project.
- Save money on installation costs by being flexible on project scheduling - schedule your project during slow periods for the installer.