Concrete driveways in Shadyside, Pittsburgh
Shadyside's older homes often have narrow side driveways that run past the house to a carriage garage. A new slab here has to look right beside old brick and stone, and it has to fit in a space that was laid out for much smaller cars.
Driveways we see in Shadyside
- Long side driveways to rear garages
- Old concrete strips and brick
- Mature street trees and big roots
- Stone walls along the driveway
Areas we cover in Shadyside
We pour and repair concrete driveways across Shadyside, including these areas.
- Walnut Street area
- Ellsworth Avenue
- Fifth Avenue
- Streets around Mellon Park
Choosing a finish that suits the house
Plain gray concrete can look stark beside a large brick house. A colored slab in a warm gray, or an exposed aggregate with a stone that picks up the brick, tends to sit better. Some owners keep a brick or stone border at the street and pour plain concrete behind it. Take a look at stamped concrete driveway options if you want a stronger pattern, and ask to see samples outdoors.
Narrow driveways need extra thought about joints. Panels should stay close to square, so a 9-foot wide driveway wants a joint about every 9 feet, and old walls and steps each need their own isolation joint.
Big trees are the local hazard. Roots lift old slabs along many Shadyside driveways, and cutting them can harm the tree, so sometimes the better approach is a thicker slab or a small change to the path. Some of those old driveways are shared with a neighbor too. Access can be tight between houses, so we may need a pump or a small buggy to bring in the concrete. We can also keep working hours quiet if the house is occupied.
Concrete driveway work in Shadyside
These are common driveway jobs in Shadyside.
Getting a quote in Shadyside
Ask to see finish samples in daylight beside your brick. 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 guide to why driveways crack.
Concrete driveway questions from Shadyside
Will tree roots crack a new concrete driveway in Shadyside?
They can, as roots have lifted many old slabs here. Cutting big roots can harm the tree, so a thicker slab or a small change to the path is sometimes the better answer.
How long does a concrete driveway take to dry?
The surface looks dry in hours, but shade from Shadyside's big trees can slow the curing. Allow a full week before you park.
How much does a yard of concrete cost near me?
About $170 to $200 delivered in the East End. Colored mixes cost more.