We pour concrete driveways for houses all over Dallas, from alley-entry ranch homes in Lake Highlands to new builds on cleared lots in Preston Hollow. Every job starts with a visit. We measure, look at how water leaves the lot and check the dirt, then write you a price. Call (469) 257-3979 to set that up.
We pour concrete only. We do not lay asphalt or pavers. Most of our effort goes into the base, the steel and the joints, because those decide how a Dallas driveway looks ten years from now.
What goes into one of our driveways
Dallas sits on black clay that grows and shrinks with the weather, so most of our work happens before the concrete truck shows up. Here is what we do on a standard driveway:
- Dig out to firm ground and haul off the extra dirt
- Grade and compact the base so it slopes away from the house and toward the street or alley
- Set forms and check the fall with a level and string
- Tie rebar in a grid and lift it on chairs so it sits inside the slab
- Pour 5 inches of concrete, our standard thickness for a family driveway
- Put expansion material where the new slab meets the garage, the walk and the approach
- Cut control joints on a layout we mark out ahead of time
- Broom the surface for grip and spray on curing compound the same day
You can walk on it the next day. Wait about a week before you park on it, and longer than that for a moving truck or a loaded trailer.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Broom finish, 5 inch, per sq ft | $7 to $11 |
| Exposed aggregate, per sq ft | $10 to $15 |
| Stamped or colored, per sq ft | $13 to $21 |
| 6 inch slab for trucks or trailers | Add about $1.50 to $2.50 per sq ft |
| Breaking out an old driveway | Add about $1 to $4 per sq ft |
| Two-car, about 24 by 30 ft, broom finish | $5,040 to $7,920 |
Installed ranges for planning a budget. Your written price comes after we see the lot.
Front-entry, alley-entry and long driveways
Front-entry garages
The driveway runs from the garage to the street and crosses the public sidewalk and the approach. On these jobs we look at the approach too. If it is cracked or sits lower than the new slab, we price replacing it under a city permit.
Alley-entry garages
A lot of older Dallas neighborhoods put the garage on the alley. These driveways are short, and the hard part is the edge where your slab meets the alley paving. We match that edge so tires roll over it without a bump and water keeps moving down the alley.
Long and circular driveways
On big lots the driveway can run a hundred feet or more, sometimes with a circle at the front door. Long pours need more joints, careful grading and a plan for where the truck parks. We sort that out at the estimate.
Call for a free on-site estimate anywhere in Dallas.
Finishes we pour
Broom finish is the plain, grippy surface you see on most Dallas driveways, and it costs the least. Exposed aggregate shows the small stones in the mix and hides tire marks well. Stamped driveways take a pattern and color and cost the most. Run your size through the driveway cost calculator for a range, or read the Dallas driveway cost guide to see what moves the number.
Questions about Concrete Driveways in Dallas
- How thick do you pour a driveway?
- Five inches is our standard for cars and SUVs. We go to 6 inches where a work truck, trailer or RV will park. Four inches is cheaper, but on Dallas clay it leaves little margin.
- Do you pour asphalt or lay pavers?
- No. We pour concrete only. If you want asphalt or pavers, you will need a different company.
- How long does a new driveway take?
- Most driveways take three to five working days from tear-out to pour. Rain and city inspections on the approach can push that out a day or two.
- Can the driveway be wider than my garage door?
- On your own lot, usually yes. The approach at the curb is a different story because the city sets its size. We check both before we draw up the job.
Call or send the form. We walk the driveway with you, measure it and write the price down before we leave.