For most residential driveways, 4 inches of concrete is the standard.

If you’ll have heavier vehicles (work van, trailer, frequent deliveries) or weaker soil/base, 5–6 inches may be recommended.

The real key is proper base prep and compaction—thickness helps, but prep is what prevents sinking and cracking.

Yes.

We can remove and dispose of existing concrete, then rebuild the base properly before pouring new concrete.

Replacement pricing depends on:

- how thick the old slab is

- access to the area (machine access vs. manual removal)

- how much base needs to be rebuilt

- drainage/slope requirements

Plain concrete is low maintenance. To keep it looking clean and lasting longer:

- Avoid salt (especially the first winter) — use sand or a calcium-based de-icer if needed.

- Keep it clean: rinse and sweep debris so staining doesn’t set in.

- Watch heavy loads near edges: edges are the most vulnerable.

Optional sealing: sealing can help reduce staining and surface wear, especially on high-traffic areas (we’ll recommend if it makes sense for your job).

You can usually walk on it in 24–48 hours. For parking, it typically needs several days (often 7 days is a safe rule for cars, longer is better). We’ll give you exact timing based on weather and the job.

Concrete can crack — that’s normal. The goal is to control where it cracks using proper base prep, control joints, and curing. That’s how you avoid random, ugly cracks.

Sometimes. It depends on the size of the slab, soil/base conditions, and expected load. For many residential pours, good base prep + proper thickness + joints does the heavy lifting. If reinforcement is needed, we’ll include it in the quote and explain why.

Many homeowners choose a broom finish for traction and durability. We can also do smooth/trowel where appropriate, plus upgrades like a colored border for a cleaner, more modern look.