Concrete Driveway Cost in Lexington, KY

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Concrete driveway cost per square foot by finish

Concrete driveway replacement cost (tear-out plus new pour)

Replacing a driveway means paying for two jobs: breaking out and hauling away the old slab, then pouring the new one.

HomeGuide puts removal at about $2 to $6 per square foot on top of $6 to $10 for a new plain gray driveway, roughly $8 to $16 per square foot combined. Angi puts full replacement at about $8 to $20.

Grading or base repair adds to that, and a good replacement fixes the drainage or soft spot that ruined the old driveway. If the damage is limited to a few cracks, repairs often run $100 to $400 instead.

Other add-on costs

• Grading: about $3 to $8 per square foot, or $700 to $2,500. Many contractors include it in the driveway price.
• Rebar: about $1 to $3 per square foot.
• 6-inch slab for heavy vehicles: about $8 to $20 per square foot, against $6 to $15 at 4 inches.
• Sealing: about $1 to $3 per square foot.
• Driveway apron at the street: about $1,530 to $4,320 (Angi). Work at the curb or in the public right-of-way may need an LFUCG permit.

Concrete driveway cost calculator: a quick estimate

Multiply length by width for square feet. Then multiply by $6 to $15 for a new driveway ($6 to $10 for plain gray), or by $8 to $16 for plain gray if an old one has to come out.

Kentucky climate notes for driveways

• Freeze-thaw: a driveway goes through repeated freezes and thaws every Lexington winter, and often salt as well. For that exposure, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association(NRMCA) calls for 4,000 psi, air-entrained concrete with about 6% air.
• Drainage: pitch the driveway so water runs off, away from the house and garage. Standing water that soaks in and freezes leads to a flaking surface, called scaling.
• Deicers: skip them the first winter and use sand for grip. After that, moderate rock salt or calcium chloride is considered acceptable. Never use ammonium- or magnesium-based deicers on the driveway (NRMCA).

Concrete driveway cost FAQs

How much does a 200-foot driveway cost?

A 200-square-foot pad (10x20 feet, about one car) runs about $1,200 to $3,000 (HomeGuide).

A driveway 200 feet long and 10 feet wide is 2,000 square feet, roughly $12,000 to $20,000 in plain gray concrete at $6 to $10 per square foot, before tear-out or grading.

How thick should a concrete driveway be?

At least 4 inches for cars, and 5 to 6 inches for RVs or heavier vehicles, with thicker edges to resist cracking (HomeGuide).

What concrete mix is best for a driveway in Kentucky?

For outdoor slabs that freeze and get salted, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association recommends 4,000 psi, air-entrained concrete with about 6% air. Ask each contractor what mix they order.

Does a concrete driveway need rebar?

Not always, but it helps. HomeGuide puts rebar at about $1 to $3 per square foot and notes it improves crack resistance, especially in freeze-thaw climates.

Can a driveway be poured in late fall or winter?

It can be. The American Concrete Institute treats a pour as cold weather when air temperatures are at or below 40°F, or expected to drop there. A fresh driveway must be kept from freezing until it reaches about 500 psi.

Expect insulated blankets, a heated or accelerated mix, or a pour date moved to a milder stretch. Plan on waiting longer than usual before you park on it.

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Tell us the size, what you park and whether there's an old driveway to remove, and a local Lexington concrete contractor will follow up to set a free on-site estimate. Call 859-927-8679 or use the quote form.