Driveway Replacement

Driveway replacement in Greater Boston — 5-year structural warranty, freeze-thaw spec

Full driveway demolition, subgrade prep, 6-8 inch base course install, and finishing in broom, exposed-aggregate, or stamped pattern. Engineered for Boston freeze-thaw cycles with proper expansion joints and rebar.

Driveway replacement in Greater Boston — 5-year structural warranty, freeze-thaw spec

Driveway replacement is the highest-volume Boston concrete project — 40+ year old driveways from the 1970s-1980s housing boom are now reaching end-of-life. Freeze-thaw cycling, salt corrosion, and root intrusion all accelerate failure in our climate.

Boston-area driveway pricing (installed): plain broom finish $9-$13 per square foot; exposed-aggregate $13-$17 per square foot; stamped decorative $16-$22 per square foot. A typical 2-car Boston driveway (24 x 35 feet = 840 sq ft) runs $14,000-$22,000 for broom finish, $18,000-$28,000 for exposed aggregate, $22,000-$32,000 for stamped.

Our spec exceeds MA code minimum: 4-inch minimum slab thickness (6 inches at apron / vehicle-load areas), 6-8 inch compacted base course of 3/4-inch processed stone, #4 rebar grid on 18-inch centers for slabs over 100 sq ft, proper expansion joints every 10 linear feet, and a control-joint pattern that prevents random cracking.

What's included

  • Demolition of existing driveway + haul-away
  • Subgrade compaction + 6-8 inch base course
  • Form-setting + rebar grid (#4 on 18" centers)
  • Concrete pour (4,000 PSI mix standard)
  • Finish: broom, exposed-aggregate, or stamped
  • 5-year structural warranty + permit + inspection

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Driveway Replacement — common questions

How long does a driveway replacement take?
Total project: 3-5 business days. Day 1 demolition, Day 2 subgrade and base, Day 3 forms and rebar, Day 4 pour and finish. 7-day cure before light traffic, 28-day cure for full structural strength. Most projects start within 2-3 weeks of contract.
What is the right thickness for a Boston driveway?
4 inches is MA code minimum for residential driveways. We pour 4 inches as standard on the main slab and 6 inches at the apron and any vehicle-load area (where you park or back in). 6 inches is recommended throughout for heavy vehicles (3/4-ton truck, RV, or boat parking).
Do I need rebar in my driveway?
For slabs over 100 sq ft we use a #4 rebar grid on 18-inch centers as standard. Smaller pads can use welded wire mesh. The rebar matters most at expansion joints and high-load areas — it prevents random cracking from extending across the full slab.
Can you match the stamped pattern of my neighbor's driveway?
Yes — Peak stocks 40+ stamp pattern + texture combinations from Brickform, Proline, and Solomon Colors. We bring sample boards to the assessment so you can pick the pattern and integral color before the contract. Most popular Boston patterns: random ashlar slate, English cobblestone, and seamless slate texture.

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