Concrete driveways in Vancouver, WA
MJ Concrete pours new driveways, replaces old cracked ones and adds extensions and parking pads all over Vancouver and Clark County, in a broom finish, exposed aggregate or stamped concrete.
Driveways, replacements and extensions
Some driveways go in on bare ground at a new house. Others replace a driveway that has cracked and sunk, or add room for another car, a boat or an RV. Either way, Tevita comes out first, measures, looks at the grade and talks through what you want. You get a price before any work starts.
On the day of the pour, the crew sets the forms, the truck shows up and the concrete gets placed, leveled and finished while it’s still workable. When we leave, the new driveway is coned off and taped so nobody drives on it before it’s ready.
What makes a driveway last
Most driveways that crack early fail because of what is underneath them. A driveway needs a firm, compacted gravel base, the right thickness for the weight it carries, and control joints so the concrete cracks in straight lines where it’s supposed to instead of across the middle of a panel.
It also has to drain. In Clark County it rains most days from October to May, so a driveway should slope away from your garage and your house and give the water somewhere to go. Water that sits on concrete or soaks in under the edges is what turns a good driveway into a broken one.
Pick the finish you want
A broom finish is the most common driveway finish in Vancouver. It’s one of the most affordable and gives tires good grip in the rain. Exposed aggregate shows the small stones in the mix, hides dirt and tire marks, and is just as grippy. Stamped concrete looks like stone or brick and is the most decorative option. You can also mix them, like a broom finish driveway with a stamped border.
What a driveway costs in Vancouver
HomeAdvisor lists an average of $5,009 for concrete driveway and flatwork jobs in Vancouver, WA, with most jobs between $2,643 and $7,402. Per square foot, its driveway guide lists $8 to $12 for a broom finish or exposed aggregate and $12 to $18 for stamped concrete.
At those rates, a two-car driveway of about 400 square feet comes to roughly $3,200 to $4,800 in a broom finish and $4,800 to $7,200 stamped. Tearing out an old driveway, a slope that needs a lot of grading or a long way for the truck to reach all add to it. Our concrete cost guide goes through each of these.
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Questions about concrete driveways
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You can usually walk on it after a day or two. Give it about 7 days before you park a car on it, and longer for a heavy truck or an RV. Concrete keeps getting stronger for about a month, so the longer you wait the better.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Vancouver, WA?
It depends on the size, the finish, how much digging and grading the site needs and whether an old driveway has to come out first. A plain or broom finish costs the least, exposed aggregate is usually close to it and stamped concrete costs the most. Call or text (360) 771-3512 for a free estimate on your driveway.
Can you replace just part of my driveway?
In a lot of cases, yes. If the damage is in one or two panels, those sections can be cut out at the joints and poured new. New concrete will look lighter than the old concrete at first, so if most of the driveway is worn out, replacing the whole thing usually looks better.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway?
Work on your own lot often doesn’t need one. Work that touches the sidewalk or the curb at the street, like a new or wider driveway entrance, usually needs a permit from the City of Vancouver or Clark County. We’ll tell you at the estimate if your job needs one.
What is the best finish for a driveway in the Pacific Northwest?
A broom finish and exposed aggregate are both good choices for our wet weather because they give tires and shoes grip in the rain. Stamped concrete looks great but should be sealed with a non-slip additive on a driveway.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
Most driveways for cars are poured 4 inches thick on a compacted gravel base. Driveways that carry trucks, trailers or an RV are usually 5 to 6 inches, with more base under them. Tell us what will park on it and the estimate will plan for it.
How long does a concrete driveway last?
A concrete driveway with a good base, the right thickness and working drainage commonly lasts 25 to 30 years or more. Sealing it every few years and keeping water from running under the edges help it get there.
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