Concrete Driveway Replacement and Installation in Denver

Denver Concrete Company replaces and installs concrete driveways across the Denver metro. Driveway replacement runs $12.50 to $13.50 per square foot, and a new driveway where none exists runs $10.50 to $11.50 per square foot. We are a family-owned contractor, founded in 2014, and every estimate is free and in writing.

Most homeowners call us for one of three reasons: the old driveway is cracked or sinking, the surface is flaking from years of de-icing salt, or the driveway is too narrow for the vehicles they own now. A new concrete driveway fixes all three, and it is the first thing anyone sees when they pull up to your home.

How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost in Denver?

Project	Price per square foot	What it covers
Driveway replacement	$12.50 to $13.50	Tear-out and haul-away of the old driveway, base prep, new concrete
New driveway	$10.50 to $11.50	Base prep and new concrete where no slab exists today
Stamped or decorative driveway	$21 to $25	Color, pattern and sealer, $5,000 project minimum

A typical two-car driveway is 400 to 600 square feet, so most replacements land between about $5,000 and $8,100. Your price moves with size, slope, access for the concrete truck, how much base work the soil needs, and the finish you choose. Jobs the truck cannot reach need a concrete pump, which starts at $450.

For a deeper look at what drives the number, read our concrete driveway cost guide.

Our Driveway Replacement Process

1. Free on-site estimate. We measure, look at drainage and soil, and talk through width, finish and timing. Most customers hear back the same day they contact us and have a written bid within a day of the visit.
2. Tear-out. We break out and haul away the old driveway and recycle the concrete. See our concrete removal services for what that involves.
3. Grading and base. We map the grade so water runs away from your garage and foundation, then compact the ground. Where the soil needs it, we add and tamp road base to build a solid platform.
4. Forms and joints. We set forms and plan control joints so the slab cracks where we want it to, in straight lines, not across the middle of a panel.
5. Pour and finish. We pour a 4,500 PSI mix and finish it. Our standard is a broomed checkerboard finish that gives good traction and looks sharp from the street.
6. Cleanup and cure. We strip forms, clean the site and walk you through care. You can walk on it after a day or two, but keep all vehicles off for 21 days after the pour.

A standard replacement takes about two days from tear-out to cleanup. On one Denver project we tore out the existing driveway, widened it 8 feet for another vehicle, and finished in two days.

Want the long version? Read the driveway replacement process and its benefits.

Built for Colorado: Why We Pour 4,500 PSI

Denver driveways take a beating. The Front Range sees many freeze-thaw cycles each winter, de-icing salts get tracked in from the street, and much of the metro sits on clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry.

That is why we pour a 4,500 PSI concrete mix on driveways and garage floors when 4,000 PSI is common. The stronger mix resists surface scaling and holds up better under vehicles. We explain the reasoning in why we use a 4,500 PSI mix.

Mix strength is only one piece. Base prep, drainage and joint placement matter just as much, which is why we wrote 6 things every Denver concrete driveway needs. We also offer a penetrating salt protector as an add-on once your new driveway has cured, to keep road de-icer from damaging the surface. Read magnesium chloride and your concrete driveway and using a salt protector in Colorado.

Replace It or Lift It?

If your driveway has sunk but the concrete itself is in good shape, mud jacking can raise it for less. If the slab is cracked through, flaking, or has settled more than once, replacement is usually the better money. We compare both in concrete replacement vs. mud jacking in Colorado and the downsides of mud jacking.

Widening and Decorative Driveways

Replacement is the cheapest time to change the layout. Common upgrades:

• Widening for a second or third vehicle, a trailer or an RV, or adding a separate concrete RV pad
• A new walkway from the driveway to the front door, poured the same day
• A stamped concrete border or full stamped driveway in the pattern and color you choose
• A sand or exposed finish for a different look and texture

Recent Driveway Projects

• Driveway replacement and extension in Arvada
• Driveway replacement with a stamped border in Littleton
• Concrete driveway replacement in Broomfield
• Driveway addition and new walkway in Westminster

We replace driveways across the metro, including Arvada, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker, Wheat Ridge, Highlands Ranch, Centennial and Greenwood Village.

Concrete Driveway Questions

How much does it cost to replace a concrete driveway in Denver?

Driveway replacement with Denver Concrete Company runs $12.50 to $13.50 per square foot. A typical two-car driveway of 400 to 600 square feet costs about $5,000 to $8,100.

How long does a driveway replacement take?

Most replacements take about two days from tear-out to cleanup. Larger or sloped driveways, or jobs that need extra base work, can take longer.

How soon can I drive on my new driveway?

You can walk on it after a day or two. Keep all vehicles off it for 21 days after the pour so the concrete can gain the strength it needs to carry the weight.

How thick will my driveway be?

We pour most residential driveways 4 inches thick, and 6 inches where RVs, trailers or heavy trucks will park.

What strength concrete do you use?

We pour a 4,500 PSI mix on driveways and garage floors. It holds up better to Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts than a standard 4,000 PSI mix.

Can you widen my driveway when you replace it?

Yes. Replacement is the best time to widen, because the forms and base are already being rebuilt. Widening for an extra vehicle or a trailer is one of our most common requests.

Can you pour a driveway in winter?

Yes, when temperatures allow. We watch the forecast closely and protect fresh concrete from freezing, so winter pours are scheduled around the weather.

Should I replace my driveway or have it mud jacked?

Mud jacking can lift a sunken slab that is otherwise sound. If the concrete is cracked through, flaking or has settled before, replacement lasts longer and usually costs less over time.

How do I take care of a new concrete driveway?

Avoid de-icing salts the first winter, clear snow with a plastic shovel, and protect the surface with a salt protector or sealer to keep water and salt out.

Get a Free Driveway Estimate

Call (303) 848-8447 or request a free concrete estimate. We will measure your driveway, check drainage and give you a written price.

Have more questions before you replace your driveway? We answer the 15 we hear most, from cure times to cost per square foot, in Denver concrete questions answered.