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We remove the old driveway or turf, cut out soft and organic soil, and grade the subgrade so water drains away from your foundation and toward the street.
Expansive clay swells when wet and shrinks in drought. We place and compact a crushed-stone base for even support, and on caliche lots we adjust excavation so the base sits level and firm.
Driveways are typically poured at least 4 inches thick, with 5 to 6 inches common for pickups, SUVs, and trailers, plus thickened edges where tires roll off the slab.
We tie a rebar grid on chairs so the steel sits inside the slab instead of on the dirt. Fiber can be added to the mix to help control surface shrinkage cracks.
Concrete will crack, so control joints decide where. We space joints for your slab width and pitch the surface so rain runs off instead of pooling at the garage.
Hot sun and wind pull water out of fresh concrete fast. We plan pours for cooler hours when we can and keep the slab moist or apply a curing compound so it reaches full strength.
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Ted or a crew lead measures the area, checks slope, drainage, soil, and street access, and asks what vehicles you park.
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Your written price lists thickness, base, reinforcement, and finish. If the work touches the curb, approach, or sidewalk, we confirm the city permit first.
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We remove and haul off the old surface, grade the subgrade, and place and compact the crushed-stone base.
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We set forms, place rebar on chairs, pour and finish the slab (broom finish is standard), and cut control joints.
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We protect the slab while it cures, walk the finished driveway with you, and tell you exactly when it is ready to drive on.
What affects the price: size, thickness, base prep, finish, access for the concrete truck, tear-out of an old driveway, and permits. Call (713) 504-2341 or use our contact page for a free written quote after a site visit.
What the city publishes: the Development Services No Permit Required List includes sidewalks and driveways inside your property line. The Sidewalk-Curb Permit covers drive approaches, curbs, and sidewalks in the public parkway between your property line and the street, requires approval from TCI Right of Way before work starts in the right-of-way, and asks whether you are adding a second driveway, building a residential driveway wider than 20 feet, or connecting a driveway to a collector or arterial street. Historic, Neighborhood Conservation, and Corridor Districts can add design rules, HOA deed restrictions are separate from city permits, and homes outside city limits follow their own city or Bexar County rules. We check this during your estimate and handle the approach permit when your project needs one.
Heat: asphalt is held together by a petroleum-based binder that can soften and scuff under parked tires in long Texas summers; concrete stays rigid. Lifespan: HomeGuide lists concrete driveways at 30 to 40 years and asphalt at 15 to 30 years. Maintenance: asphalt generally needs sealcoating every few years, while concrete needs cleaning, sealed joints, and an occasional sealer. Cost: asphalt is often priced lower up front, while concrete usually wins on lifespan and lower maintenance over decades. Looks: concrete can be broom finished, stamped, or stained to match your home.
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Every driveway is priced on its size, base prep, thickness, and finish, so we give you a free written quote after a site visit. Price depends on size, thickness, base prep, finish, access, tear-out, and permits. Call (713) 504-2341 or use our contact page for a free written quote.
Within San Antonio city limits, a driveway built entirely inside your property line typically does not need a permit, but new or rebuilt drive approaches, curbs, or sidewalks in the city right-of-way need a Sidewalk-Curb Permit from Development Services, and that work must pass inspection before the concrete is poured. The City of San Antonio is the final authority, so confirm your project with Development Services at 210-207-1111.
Concrete typically lasts longer than asphalt, about 30 to 40 years versus 15 to 30 years, stays firm in San Antonio summer heat instead of softening, runs cooler because it reflects more sunlight, and does not need routine sealcoating. Asphalt usually costs a little less up front, but concrete often comes out ahead over the life of the driveway.
Most standard residential driveways take about 1 to 3 working days to form and pour once the site is ready, with extra time for tear-out, grading, or permits. You can typically walk on new concrete after 1 to 2 days, drive a car on it after about 7 days, and park heavy trucks or trailers on it after about 28 days.
A residential concrete driveway is typically poured at least 4 inches thick, and 5 to 6 inches is common in San Antonio for pickups, SUVs, and trailers. Thickened edges and a rebar grid help the slab handle expansive clay soil and heavy tires.
Yes. Much of San Antonio sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought, and some lots have shallow caliche. We remove soft soil, build and compact a crushed-stone base, and reinforce the slab with rebar so it has even support as the ground moves.
Yes. If you are searching for driveway installation near me in San Antonio, call Affordable Concrete San Antonio at (713) 504-2341. Ted or a crew lead will measure the site and give you a free written estimate with thickness, base, reinforcement, and finish spelled out.
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