Concrete Driveway Contractor in Dallas-Fort Worth
New driveways, replacements, repairs, extensions, patios and walkways. Built for North Texas clay, with the base work and steel that keep a driveway from cracking apart in a few summers.
Homeowners
Most DFW driveways fail from the ground up
Your driveway sits on clay that swells after a week of rain and shrinks and cracks in August. If the concrete went down thin, on a soft base, with no steel and joints too far apart, it was going to crack. That's not bad luck. That's how it was built.
Other common problems around Dallas, Plano, Rockwall and Kaufman County:
- Downspouts and sprinklers dumping water at the edge of the slab, softening the clay
- Tree roots lifting panels near the street
- A sunken section by the garage where the fill dirt settled
- The approach (the part at the street) broken by heavy trucks or a trash truck turning
- Cracks that started small and are now wide enough to trip on
Some of that can be repaired. Some of it means the driveway has to come out. We'll tell you which, and why.
Driveway and flatwork services
Driveway replacement
Tear out the old one, fix the base, pour a new driveway with steel and proper joints.
See detailsDriveway repair
Replace the broken sections, fix sunken spots, seal cracks and joints.
See detailsNew driveways & extensions
A wider driveway, a side parking pad, a spot for the boat or trailer.
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Patios & walkways
Back patios, front walks and side paths, built on the same base as a driveway.
See detailsWhat goes into a driveway built for clay soil
The concrete you see is only part of the job. Here's what we pay attention to, so you can ask any contractor the same questions.
- Base.Remove the old concrete, dig out soft spots, and put down and compact a real base. This is where cheap jobs cut corners.
- Thickness.Thick enough for what parks on it. A work truck or a trailer needs more than a sedan. The approach at the street often gets thicker concrete, and many cities spell that out.
- Steel.Rebar on chairs, so it sits in the middle of the slab instead of lying in the dirt.
- Joints.Control joints close enough together that the slab cracks where we want it to, in a straight line, instead of randomly.
- Slope.Water runs away from the garage and the house, toward the street or yard.
- Tie-ins.Dowels into the garage slab or the sections we keep, so new and old move together.
- Curing.In summer we pour early in the day and keep the surface from drying too fast. In winter we watch the forecast and protect fresh concrete from a freeze.
What a driveway job looks like, start to finish
- 01
Estimate visit
We measure, look at drainage and trees, and talk about what you park and where.
- 02
Written estimate
Square footage, thickness, steel, demo and any extras, in writing.
- 03
City and HOA
Many cities require a permit for work at the street. If you have an HOA, an extension or a wider driveway may need approval first.
- 04
Demo and base
Old concrete broken out and hauled off. Base dug, fixed and compacted. Forms and steel set.
- 05
Pour and cure
Pour, finish, cut joints. Walk on it in a day or two. Cars usually wait about a week.
What drives the cost of a concrete driveway
We don't list prices online because they'd be wrong for most driveways. These are the things that change the number:
Size
Square footage is the biggest factor. A long driveway on a big lot is a different job than a short two-car pad.
Tear-out
Breaking out and hauling off the old driveway costs money, more if it's thick or full of steel.
Base work
Soft clay, fill dirt or washed-out spots need digging and new base.
Thickness and steel
Heavier vehicles need thicker concrete and more rebar.
Access
If a truck can't get close, concrete gets pumped or wheeled in.
Finish and extras
Broom finish is standard. Decorative borders, extra walkways or a wider approach add cost. City permit fees vary.
Get apples to apples: when you compare estimates, check that each one lists thickness, steel, base work and tear-out. A low number that leaves those out isn't a lower price. It's a different driveway.
Patios and front walks that stay flat
A back patio or front walk gets the same treatment as a driveway: real base, steel, joints and slope away from the house. Patios that slope toward the foundation are one of the most common problems, and in North Texas that's a foundation problem waiting to happen.
We pour plain broom-finish patios, walkways, side yard paths and pads for AC units, sheds and trash cans. If you want something decorative, ask and we'll tell you honestly whether it's something we do.
When to repair and when to replace a driveway
Repair makes sense when
- Damage is limited to one or two sections
- The rest of the slab is level and solid
- Cracks are narrow and not shifting up and down
- The problem has a clear cause we can fix, like a downspout
Replace makes sense when
- Cracks run across most of the driveway
- Several sections have sunk or lifted
- It was poured thin with no steel
- Water pools toward the garage or house
See driveway repair and driveway replacement for the details on each.
What a new driveway pour looks like
Example photos are licensed stock images, not Revital Paving jobs. Real job photos are coming as projects finish.
Driveway contractor by city
Cities we serve
Concrete Driveway Contractor: common questions
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Dallas?
It depends mostly on square footage, tear-out, base work, thickness and steel, and access. We measure on site and give you a written estimate that lists each of those, so you can compare it to other bids. The estimate is free.
How long does a driveway replacement take?
Demo, base and pour usually take a few working days, depending on size and weather. Then you can walk on it in a day or two, and cars usually wait about a week.
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway?
Most DFW cities require a permit for work at the street, like the approach and any public sidewalk, and some require one for the whole driveway. Rules vary by city. We'll check what your city needs before we start.
Does my HOA need to approve a driveway extension?
Often, yes. Many HOAs want to approve changes to driveway width or new parking pads. Check your HOA rules before work starts. We can give you a simple drawing and description for the application.
Why do concrete driveways crack in North Texas?
Clay soil that swells and shrinks, thin concrete, a poor base, no steel, joints spaced too far apart, and water at the edges. Some cracking is normal and joints control where it happens. Wide or shifting cracks mean something underneath is wrong.
Can you widen my existing driveway?
Usually. We cut a clean edge on the existing slab, dowel into it, and pour the extension on a proper base so the two move together.
Send us the address. We'll come look.
Photos get you the fastest answer. One wide shot that shows where the problem is, then a couple of close-ups. Put a shoe or a tape measure in the close-ups so we can judge size.
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Driveway cracked, sunken or just plain worn out?
Call or text 469-237-8862 with a couple of photos. We'll come measure and give you a written estimate.