Richardson had 1,289 people in 1950. By 1960 it had 16,810, and by 1970 more than 48,000. Collins Radio and Texas Instruments brought jobs, and cotton fields turned into neighborhoods like Richardson Heights. That puts a lot of the city's driveways in their sixties now. We tear out and pour new ones across Richardson. Call (469) 257-3979 to set up a free estimate.
What Richardson asks for
Richardson wants a building permit for a new driveway, a wider one or a replacement. A few parts of the process:
- The permit has to be approved and posted at the house before work starts
- The city does a pre-pour inspection, and no concrete goes in until it passes
- Work that reaches into the right-of-way has extra paperwork with the city
- New or widened driveways can get a look from the traffic and engineering staff
We apply, post the permit and schedule the inspection, so the pour day does not slip.
Common Richardson driveway jobs
Driveways from the 1950s and 1960s with little or no steel, broken into plates. Alley aprons with a ledge where the alley has settled. Approaches cracked where cars turn in. Extra parking beside the garage for another car. On older slabs we often find mesh lying on the dirt at the bottom. The new driveway gets rebar on chairs instead. For prices, try the driveway cost calculator.
Call us. We handle the permit and the inspection.
Questions about driveway work in Richardson
- Do I need a permit to replace my driveway in Richardson?
- Yes. Richardson asks for a building permit on replacements as well as new and widened driveways, plus an inspection before the pour.
- Is Richardson part of Dallas?
- No. It is its own city, so Dallas permits do not apply. Richardson runs its own permits and inspections.
Call or send the form. We walk the driveway with you, measure it and write the price down before we leave.