Does not include Fill Dirt if needed.
Concrete driveway (new, basic, un-reinforced)
$5 per square foot
4-inch slab, basic finish
Here are the main factors that will affect how much you pay:
1. Thickness of slab — 4", 5", 6" etc. More concrete = higher material & labor cost.
2. PSI / Strength — Higher strength requirements (e.g. 4,000 psi vs 3,000 psi) cost more.
3. Reinforcement — Whether you're using wire mesh, rebar, post-tensioning, fibers etc. Adds labor and material cost.
4. Site prep — Grading, excavation, formwork, gravel base or compacted base, drainage prep. If the site is tough or needs a lot of prep, cost increases.
5. Access and logistics — If equipment/trucks must travel far or can’t get close, or if pump trucks are needed, or permits are hard/expensive.
6. Finish / aesthetics / extras — Stamped, stained, colored, textured, cured, edged, sealed etc. These add to cost.
7. Demolition / removal — If there’s an existing slab or pavement that must be torn out first.
8. Labor rates in your area. Finishing, forming, curing etc.
Example Estimates
Here are a few sample scenarios based on those benchmarks:
Scenario Size / Details Estimated Cost
Basic 2-car driveway, un-reinforced, 24’ × 40’, 4-inch slab ~960 sq ft $5/ sq ft → $4,800
Minimum of 5 yards
Same size but reinforced, patterned/colored finish 24’ × 40’, rebar or wire mesh + stamping Could run $8 to $12+ / sq ft depending on finish → $7,680 to $11,520+
10’ × 10’ reinforced patio slab, 4-inches thick 100 sq ft ~$6-$10 / sq ft → $600 to $1,000
