Concrete driveways in East Liberty, Pittsburgh
East Liberty mixes older homes with new townhouses and apartments, and the driveways reflect that. Some are old, narrow concrete strips that have been patched for decades. Others are short new pads, tucked in beside recent building work.
Driveways we see in East Liberty
- Old concrete strips beside homes
- Short pads on infill lots
- Busy streets at the apron
- Rental and owner homes side by side
Areas we cover in East Liberty
We pour and repair concrete driveways across East Liberty, including these areas.
- Highland Avenue area
- Penn Avenue edge
- Larimer edge
- Streets near Mellon Street
Working along a busy street
Aprons on busy streets take more of a beating than most, and they need more planning. The apron sits in the public right-of-way, so in the city that means a permit from the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, and sometimes a plan for keeping the sidewalk open. A concrete truck can also block a lane, so we time the pour around traffic. Our page on the driveway apron covers the details.
Recent construction can leave behind poorly packed fill near a foundation. If you've bought a newer home and the slab is already dropping, that's usually why.
On older homes here, a narrow driveway is often the only way to the rear, so the width counts. A slab under 9 feet wide feels tight with today's cars, and if the house wall is close, a mirror can catch it. Sometimes you can gain a few inches in the rebuild, but it's worth measuring first. We'd also check how the slab meets the sidewalk, which is often a trip hazard the city can cite. It makes sense to fix that as part of the same job.
Concrete driveway work in East Liberty
These are common driveway jobs in East Liberty.
Getting a quote in East Liberty
Tell us about street parking and how a concrete truck can reach the site, and we will plan the pour around that.
Before we visit, try our concrete driveway cost guide.
Concrete driveway questions from East Liberty
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway apron in East Liberty?
Yes. The apron sits in the public right-of-way, so the city's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure issues the permit, and a busy street may also need a plan for keeping the sidewalk open.
How much does it cost to break up and remove concrete?
Often $2 to $4 per square foot, hauled away. In a tight spot, it can cost more.
How much does it cost to break out concrete?
It depends on the thickness and any steel. Old driveways in East Liberty are often thin.