A typical concrete driveway replacement in Golden costs $12.50 to $13.50 per square foot, including tearing out and hauling away the old driveway. A new driveway, where there is no old concrete to remove, typically costs $10.50 to $11.50 per square foot. Here is what goes into those numbers and what changes the price on your driveway.
Typical driveway prices in Golden and the west Denver metro
These are Golden Concrete Company’s typical prices for residential driveways. The 600 square foot example is roughly a standard two-car driveway, shown to make the per-foot numbers easier to picture.
| Driveway project | Typical price | Example: 600 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement (includes tear-out) | $12.50 to $13.50 per sq ft | $7,500 to $8,100 |
| New driveway (no tear-out) | $10.50 to $11.50 per sq ft | $6,300 to $6,900 |
| Sand-finished concrete | $17 to $19 per sq ft | $10,200 to $11,400 |
| Stamped concrete ($5,000 minimum) | $21 to $25 per sq ft | $12,600 to $15,000 |
| Concrete pump, if needed | From $450 | From $450 |
Your exact price comes from a free on-site consultation. See our full residential concrete price table for patios, garage slabs and epoxy floors.
What is included in a driveway replacement
A driveway replacement is more than new concrete on top. The per-foot price covers the full job:
- Tear-out and haul-away of the old driveway.
- Subgrade repair. Most driveways need some soil under the old slab removed and replaced with crushed gravel or recycled concrete, compacted well so the new slab moves as little as possible.
- Forms and reinforcement, with the slope set so water drains away from your garage and house.
- A strong mix. We typically pour driveways with a 4,500 PSI mix with micro fiber for added strength, about 4 inches thick.
- Broom finish and control joints for traction and to keep any cracking in clean, planned lines.
What makes a driveway cost more or less
- Size. Larger driveways usually cost less per square foot because setup and mobilization are spread over more concrete.
- Tear-out. Removing old concrete is why replacement costs more per foot than a brand-new driveway.
- Base work. Soft or washed-out soil under the old slab takes more excavation and gravel to fix.
- Access. If a concrete truck cannot reach the pour, the concrete is pumped. Pumps for hard-to-access areas start at $450.
- Finish. Sand-finished and stamped concrete cost more than a standard broom finish.
- Slope. Steep driveways, common in foothills areas like Evergreen and Genesee, take more forming and care.
Should you repair or replace your driveway?
Hairline cracks are normal and are not a reason to replace a driveway. Replacement makes sense when sections have sunk or heaved, wide cracks have one side higher than the other, the surface is flaking from freeze-thaw and de-icing salts, or water drains toward the garage. Our concrete removal and replacement page covers the signs in more detail.
How long it takes and when you can drive on it
Many driveway replacements are torn out, formed and poured in as little as a day, and most residential projects take 2 to 4 days. You can usually walk on new concrete after 24 to 48 hours. Keep cars off for about 7 days, and keep heavy trucks and trailers off for about 28 days while the concrete reaches full strength. More answers are in our concrete FAQ.
Ways to save on a new driveway
- Combine projects. Pouring a driveway, front walk and steps at the same time usually lowers the cost per square foot because the crew and concrete are already on site.
- Choose the finish where it counts. Some homeowners pour a broom-finished driveway with a stamped border or a stamped front walk, which adds curb appeal without stamping the whole slab.
- Fix the base once. Paying for proper base repair now costs less than replacing a driveway that settled because the base was skipped.
Driveway replacement near you
Golden Concrete Company is based in Golden and pours driveways across the western half of the Denver metro, including Golden, Arvada, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Littleton and the rest of our service areas. See finished driveways in our project gallery.
Ready for a quote? Call (720) 636-8986 or request a free concrete quote and we will call you back to schedule a free concrete consultation.