Are you looking for an alternative to the traditional asphalt driveway?

Maybe you just aren’t ready to go green and start your own green driveway. A great alternative to these is the concrete driveway.
Concrete driveways look great and can last a very long time. But what about the cost?

Concrete Driveway Cost

Right off the bat you can expect to pay more for a concrete driveway than you will for an asphalt one so as long as you know that going in you’ll be less shocked.

In recent years the price of concrete has increased dramatically and as such builders and contractors are passing those costs on to the buyer. On average you can expect to pay about $7 to $9 per square foot to have a professional concrete driveway poured. That is up about $1 a sq foot from a few years ago. It might not sound like a lot but if your driveway is huge that can add up quickly.

What Do You Get For Your Money

Lets take a look at a typical single car driveway that measures 30 feet by 10 feet for a total of 300 square feet. On average you will spend $2500 to have it poured. Obviously the bigger the driveway the more it will cost.

This includes the gravel base the concrete pouring and usually any clean up. You will need to check with your contractor to see how much they charge for tearing up your old driveway and preparing the site for the new concrete one. This can vary widely from state to state and contractor to contractor.

But what if you want stamped concrete or different colors and texture effects? Obviously that will cost a bit more. Up to $15 a square foot more. Colored concrete is about $1-2 per square foot but it’s the stamping and texture effect costs that add up.

Is A Concrete Driveway Worth The Cost?

Well take a look at these images and decide for yourself. Also keep in mind that a properly sealed and maintained concrete driveway can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home.