Cost of Concrete Driveways
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Concrete Driveways in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Concrete Driveway material and installation costs?
The Homewyse 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 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 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 Concrete Driveway installation costs by hiring a Landscaping Contractor. Make sure that any prospective Landscaping Contractor has relevant Concrete Driveway experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
- Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Concrete Driveway project. Use the homewyse Concrete Driveway Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.
Concrete Driveways - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Concrete Driveway installation costs are commonly quoted from a standard rate and can be estimated by the service professional with inspecting the job site.
- The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for basic excavation and site preparation to ensure uniform driveway thickness, surface height and proper runoff for finished surface; placement of perimeter form board and expansion joints at spacing not to exceed 8 feet; setting of wire mesh reinforcement; pouring, settling, leveling, trowel finishing of minimum 5 inch thick, 4000 psi concrete.
- Higher priced Concrete Driveways may include features such as better cure management, stronger surface, more uniform driveway finishing and better warranty.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for significant regrading or excavation, or demolition and removal of existing driveway.
- Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
- Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
- Concrete Driveway installation costs will approach the high end of the range in or near major metropolitan areas.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Concrete Driveway work for your project.
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