Cost of Decorative Concrete Driveways
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Decorative Concrete Driveways in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Decorative Concrete Driveway material and installation costs?
The Homewyse Decorative 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 Decorative 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 Decorative 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 Decorative Concrete Driveway installation costs by hiring a Landscaping Contractor. Make sure that any prospective Landscaping Contractor has relevant Decorative Concrete Driveway experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
- Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Decorative Concrete Driveway project. Use the homewyse Patterned Concrete Driveways Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.
Decorative Concrete Driveways - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Decorative 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 site preparation to achieve uniform driveway thickness, proper finish surface height and effective water runoff; placement of form boards and expansion joints at spacing not to exceed 12 feet; setting concrete reinforcement; pouring, settling, leveling, uniform imprinted surface finishing of 4 inch thick, 4000 psi concrete.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for significant regrading or excavation, or demolition and removal of existing hardscape.
- Higher priced Decorative Concrete Driveways may include features such as more complex surface design and 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.
- To maximize the payback of your Decorative Concrete Driveway investment, use materials and installation quality appropriate for your home and neighborhood - but be careful not to overimprove. Less expensive alternatives to Decorative Concrete Driveways may provide a better return on investment.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Decorative 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.