Concrete driveways in Pittsburgh
A concrete driveway in Pittsburgh has to survive hills, clay and a lot of salt. We build the base first, then pour a slab that can take it. Enter your size below to see it drawn and priced.
Most new driveways take under a week to build
Here is how a typical Pittsburgh concrete driveway goes. After that, give it about 7 days before you park on it.
- Dig and base
The old surface comes out, and stone is compacted in layers.
- Forms and steel
Forms are set to a slope that takes water away from the house.
- Pour day
Air-entrained concrete is placed, floated and broomed.
- Saw cuts
Joints go in within a day, then the slab cures for a week.
Driveway services
From a new pour to a single sealed crack, these are the jobs we are asked about most.
Concrete Driveway Installation
A new driveway from dirt or gravel, with a real base, proper joints and a mix made for winter.
$8 to $14 per sq ft
Concrete Driveway Replacement
The old slab broken out and hauled away, then a new one poured on a corrected base.
$8 to $14 per sq ft
Concrete Driveway Repair
Cracks, spalling, broken edges and failed joints fixed, with a straight answer on what will hold.
$300 to $2,500
Concrete Driveway Resurfacing
A thin bonded overlay that gives a worn but level slab a new surface, for less than a repour.
$3 to $7 per sq ft
Stamped Concrete Driveway
Pattern and color pressed into a full-strength slab, for the look of stone or brick.
$15 to $25 per sq ft
Exposed Aggregate Driveway
Stone showing at the surface for a rough, grippy finish that hides stains and handles hills.
$12 to $18 per sq ft
Driveway Trench Drain
A channel drain across the driveway to catch runoff before it reaches the garage.
$70 to $150 per foot
Driveway Drainage
Regrading, swales and drains that stop ponding, ice sheets and washouts for good.
Priced after a site visit
Driveway Apron
The section between your driveway and the street, built to take the load and meet local rules.
$1,500 to $4,500
Concrete Driveway Sealing
A penetrating sealer that keeps out water and salt, applied at the right time of year.
$1 to $3 per sq ft
Driveway Crack Repair
Cracks routed and filled with a flexible sealant that moves with the slab.
$2 to $5 per foot
Sunken Driveway Repair
Sunken slabs fixed by lifting them or replacing the panel, with the cause dealt with too.
Priced after a site visit
Driveway Extension
A wider or longer driveway tied into your existing slab, with room for one more car.
$8 to $14 per sq ft
Concrete driveway contractors who start under the slab
Pittsburgh is hard on driveways. Hillsides send water under them, clay moves, and salt and frost work on the surface all winter. Most of the failed slabs we see were let down by what's beneath them, so that's where we spend the time.
Looking for concrete driveway contractors near you? We work across the city and Allegheny County. Whether you need a new driveway, a replacement or a repair, we'll walk the site and give you a written price.
Comparing materials? Read our asphalt vs concrete driveway guide, or see our concrete driveway cost guide for typical prices.
Why homeowners choose us
- Base firstStone depth and compaction are written into every quote.
- A mix made for frost4,000 psi air-entrained concrete on every driveway.
- No water at the truckWe place the mix as ordered, because extra water weakens it.
- A slope that worksWe set the pitch before the pour, not after the first storm.
- A straight answerIf sealing a crack will do, we will tell you.
- Bonded and insuredProof sent before we start.
Fix it or replace it?
Answer three questions for a first opinion. The answers shown are only a starting example.
How old is the driveway?
What are the cracks like?
Is the slab still level?
This sounds like a sound slab with surface trouble. Sealing cracks or a patch is likely the better spend, and we will tell you so if that is what we find.
How driveway repair worksTypical concrete driveway prices
These are planning ranges for Pittsburgh homes. Your written quote comes after a free site visit.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Broom-finish concrete driveway | $8 to $14 per sq ft | Includes removing the old surface, new base and joints |
| Colored concrete driveway | $11 to $17 per sq ft | Color is mixed through the whole slab |
| Exposed aggregate driveway | $12 to $18 per sq ft | Stone showing at the surface, with good winter grip |
| Stamped concrete driveway | $15 to $25 per sq ft | Pattern, color and sealer included |
| Driveway apron | $1,500 to $4,500 | Depends on width, curb work and permits |
| Trench drain across a driveway | $70 to $150 per foot | Grate, channel, slab cut and the pipe run out |
| Resurfacing a sound driveway | $3 to $7 per sq ft | A thin bonded overlay, only where the slab is level |
| Smallest new pour | $1,500 | Our minimum for new concrete |
| Typical Pittsburgh driveway, 500 sq ft | $4,000 to $7,000 | Broom finish, with the old slab hauled away |
Where we pour
Pick your area to see what a driveway there involves.
City of Pittsburgh
Alley pads, steep tuck-under driveways and long side driveways, each with its own plan.
Allegheny County and Cranberry Township
River towns, wooded lots and suburbs with slabs reaching the end of their first life.
Questions about concrete driveways
How much does concrete cost?
Ready-mix is about $170 to $200 per yard here. A finished Pittsburgh driveway usually runs $8 to $14 per square foot. See our concrete driveway cost guide.
How long until you can drive on new concrete?
About 7 days for a car, and longer in cold weather. See how long before you can drive on new concrete.
Can you pour concrete in winter?
Yes, with blankets and additives, as long as the ground and slab don't freeze. It costs more, and most homeowners here wait for spring.
Do you need gravel base for concrete?
For a Pittsburgh driveway, yes. Compacted stone gives even support and lets water drain from under the slab.
Does concrete have rebar?
Not always. We recommend it on hills, on poor soil and for heavy vehicles. Our thickness guide explains why.