Driveway Installation
New concrete driveways, widenings, and parking pads for boats and trailers.
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A driveway carries more weight and sheds more water than any other concrete at your house. We build it for both. That means a compacted stone base, the right thickness for what you park on it, and a slope that sends water to the street instead of the garage. On a lake property, that often means room and thickness for a boat trailer. On a hilly lot, it means a broom finish that grips on the grade.
What's included
- On-site measure and a written quote
- Georgia 811 utility marks before any digging
- Dig-out, grading, and haul-off of extra soil
- Compacted crushed stone base
- Forms, plus rebar, wire mesh, or fiber matched to the job
- 4-inch pour for cars, thicker where trucks, RVs, or trailers park
- Broom finish, cut control joints, and cleanup
The process
- Measure and quote. We walk the site, check the slope and drainage, and price it in writing.
- Utility marks and permits. We request Georgia 811 marks. If the driveway ties into a county road or state highway, we check whether the apron needs a permit.
- Dig out and base. We remove soil to depth, compact the ground, and build the stone base.
- Form and pour. We set forms and reinforcement, pour, and broom the surface for grip.
- Joints and cure. We cut control joints and let it cure. Most driveways can take a car after about a week.
What affects the price
- Size. Length and width set most of the price. Long lake-lot driveways add up fast.
- Slope and grading. Steep or uneven ground needs more dig-out, fill, or drainage work.
- Thickness. A 5- or 6-inch section for trailers or RVs uses more concrete than a 4-inch one.
- Tear-out. Removing an old asphalt, gravel, or concrete driveway adds labor and hauling.
- Apron and permit. A connection to a county road or state highway can need a permit and must meet its specs.
Questions homeowners ask
- How long before I can drive on a new driveway?
- You can usually walk on it after a day or two. Wait about a week before driving on it, and longer before parking anything heavy. Concrete keeps gaining strength for about a month.
- Will my new driveway crack?
- Some cracking is normal for concrete. Control joints give it a planned place to crack, in a straight line inside the joint instead of across a panel. A solid base and the right joint spacing keep cracks small and level.
- Do I need a permit?
- It depends on where the driveway meets the road. Hall County requires a permit for work in a county road right-of-way. A connection to a state highway goes through the Georgia Department of Transportation. Other counties and cities set their own rules. We'll tell you at the quote whether your job needs one.
- Should I go with concrete or asphalt?
- Asphalt usually costs less to put in. Concrete costs more up front, needs less upkeep, and doesn't soften in summer heat. Get a price for each and weigh it against how long you plan to stay.
Planning a new driveway? Call (470) 577-9537 or send the form for a free quote.