How much will a Concrete Driveway cost in the Los Angeles area?

Looking to replace your old, cracking, crumbling driveway with something new? Maybe you’re thinking about installing a decorative concrete driveway to personalize your home.

Driveways crack for all kinds of reasons – vegetation, age, settling of the earth beneath – giving your home a worn outlook. Why not give your home a facelift and improve its curb appeal with a new driveway?

Concrete is the ideal choice for a driveway. You can get the customized look of pavers or stone without the higher cost. Not only that, but the design options are endless. That gives you the chance to create a one-of-a-kind driveway that will dazzle your neighbors and enhance your home’s curb appeal.

How much does a concrete driveway cost in Los Angeles?

Costs will vary depending on how intricate your design is. A plain gray concrete driveway will cost between $12 to $16 per square foot. With the average two-car driveway measuring 640 square feet, expect to spend $9,600. to $13,000. A one-car driveway averages 200 square feet, making the estimated cost $3,000. to $5,000.

Let’s say you’re looking to do something a little fancier for your driveway. If you install a driveway with decorative colors or finishes, plan on spending about $15 to $20, or more, per square foot. So, for a two-car driveway, expect to spend between $5,000 to $15,000, or more. A single-car driveway will cost less.

Costs will also vary by location, size of the project, and current costs of materials and labor.

What factors should I consider when planning to install my concrete driveway in Los Angeles?

There are many factors to consider when planning to replace your tired, old concrete driveway with a new upgrade. Here are a few factors to think about:

• Site: Where is your driveway located? What is the land like where you are building? Is your driveway curved or slanted? Does it require special drainage? Are you on a hillside? These factors will affect the final cost of your driveway.
• Size:  The average two-car driveway is 16 x 40 feet, or 640 square feet total. Many driveways may be smaller or larger, depending on the distance from the street to your house or garage. You may also want to consider whether or not you will extend your driveway to park an RV or a boat there.
•  Design: This is where the most variance in price occurs. There are many, many design options with concrete driveways – from the plain gray concrete, to stamped and stained concrete to replicate the look and feel of pavers and stones. From simply including color in the concrete mix to a complicated stained and stamped design, the design parameters are up to you and how much you want to spend.
•  Thickness: Thinking of parking your RV on your concrete driveway? Before you begin your project, consider what types of vehicles will be parked on your driveway. That will determine the thickness needed. Concrete driveways should be a minimum of four inches thick. You may need a thicker driveway to support heavy-duty vehicles or above-average traffic.
•  Replacing a driveway: If you are replacing a driveway, there are additional costs involved. You can expect to pay about $15.00 per square foot to tear out and remove an existing driveway. There may be additional costs for disposing of the existing driveway as well.
•   Resurfacing a driveway: Let’s say you just want to resurface your current driveway instead of tearing out and replacing it. The cost can vary greatly based on the design or decorative finish. Expect to pay from $7 to $10 per square foot to resurface your driveway.

 Sealing a driveway: To have your driveway sealed by professional costs between $3 and $7 per square foot.

What are my options for my concrete driveway in Los Angeles?

There are many different options to think about when installing your new concrete driveway. To help you budget, consider the following choices:

Basic

• Costs $10 to $12 per square foot.
• Most economical
• One-color (usually grey)
• Textured finish (broom finish, etc.)
•  Basic stencil or border

Mid-Range

• $12 to $15 per square foot
• More elaborate decorations
• Uses contrasts with colors and patterns
• Engraving
• Scored and stained concrete
• Uses two or more colors or patterns (stamping)
• Using two or three colors and a contrasting border

High End

• $15-$25 per square foot and up
• The ultimate in custom driveways and decorative concrete
• Multiple scoring patterns and stain colors
• Hand-applied chemical stain accents
•  Advanced stenciling with hand-applied accents
• Borders and saw cut designs

What if I want to use asphalt to replace my current driveway in Los Angeles?

While asphalt is less expensive to install than concrete, it’s not necessarily the best economical choice. Asphalt runs $10 to $15 per square foot for installation, versus $12 to $15 for plain gray concrete. However, concrete is more durable than asphalt and requires less maintenance. Concrete can last for decades, whereas asphalt generally only lasts for 5 to 10 years before needing to be replaced. In addition, concrete can be repaired, which makes it last longer.

However you choose to spruce up your home with a new concrete driveway, we hope you’ll call the experts at Concrete Décor Contractor. Call (818) 722-8124 to schedule your first consultation. We’ll make your project a breeze!