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Concrete is priced by the square foot, so a long or double-wide driveway costs more than a short single.
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Concrete Driveway Cost in Pittsburgh
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Typical Concrete Driveway Prices
These are typical installed prices across the US. They give you a starting point before anyone has seen your driveway.
| Driveway | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Plain gray concrete | $6 to $10 per sq ft |
| Thicker slab for heavy vehicles | $8 to $20 per sq ft |
| Stamped concrete | $8 to $26 per sq ft |
| Two-car driveway, whole job | $2,400 to $8,600 |
| Tearing out an old driveway | Adds $2 to $6 per sq ft |
| Steel rebar | Adds $1 to $3 per sq ft |
Typical Prices by Driveway Size
| Driveway size | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| 10 x 20 ft (200 sq ft) | $1,200 to $3,000 |
| 20 x 20 ft (400 sq ft) | $2,400 to $6,000 |
| 20 x 40 ft (800 sq ft) | $4,800 to $12,000 |
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What Changes the Price of a Driveway
Two driveways of the same size can come in at very different prices. Here is why.
Tear-Out
If an old asphalt or concrete driveway is there now, breaking it up and hauling it away is part of the job.
Site and Grading
Steep lots are common around Pittsburgh. More digging, more stone and sometimes a small wall all add to the price.
Thickness and Steel
Parking a work truck or an RV? A thicker slab with rebar costs more and holds up better under the weight.
Finish
A plain broom finish is the budget pick. Stamping, color and exposed aggregate each raise the price.
See Stamped ConcreteApron and Permits
Work at the street, like a new apron or a wider curb cut, can need a permit from your town.
Time of Year
Concrete can't go on frozen ground, and a winter slab needs insulating blankets while it gains strength. That extra work adds to the price, so most new concrete goes in during the warmer months.
Sealer
A sealer helps keep water and salt out of the surface. Across the US, sealing typically adds $1 to $3 per square foot.
Local Labor
In May 2025, cement masons and concrete finishers in the Pittsburgh area earned a median of $30.44 an hour. A contractor's price also covers materials, equipment and running the business.
How to Get an Accurate Price
The most accurate price comes from a contractor who walks the site. A few details up front make that visit quicker and the estimate closer.
Not sure about something? It can be sorted out when they see the driveway.
Good to have ready
- A rough length and width of the driveway
- A few photos of the old driveway and the street end
- Whether the old driveway has to come out
- The finish you have in mind
- When you would like the work done
Pittsburgh Permits and Fees for a Driveway
Inside the City of Pittsburgh, the permit a driveway usually needs is for the curb cut at the street. Allegheny County has 130 municipalities, and outside the City each one sets its own rules and fees.
| Driveway work | What it needs |
|---|---|
| New curb cut in the City | A City curb cut permit: a $75 application fee plus a $150 permit fee |
| Driveway at ground level in the City | No City building permit |
| New parking pad in the City | City zoning approval, plus a geotechnical report in landslide-prone areas |
| Driveway onto a state highway | A PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit, applied for online |
Repairing or rebuilding an old curb cut in the City can need the same permit as a new one. Your contractor can tell you what your job needs.
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Concrete Driveway Cost Questions
How much does a 20x20 concrete driveway cost?
A 20 by 20 foot driveway is about 400 square feet, and across the US that size typically runs $2,400 to $6,000 installed, depending on the finish and the site. Tear-out or a steep lot adds to it.
How much does a 20x40 concrete driveway cost?
A 20 by 40 foot driveway is 800 square feet. Across the US, that size typically runs $4,800 to $12,000 installed, depending on the finish and the site. Tear-out or a steep lot adds to it.
How much does concrete cost per square foot for a driveway?
Across the US, a plain gray driveway typically runs $6 to $10 per square foot installed. Stamped and thicker driveways cost more.
Is asphalt cheaper than concrete for a driveway?
Usually, yes. Asphalt tends to cost a little less to put in, so concrete is the bigger spend up front.
How much does it cost to remove an old driveway?
Across the US, breaking out and hauling away an old driveway typically adds $2 to $6 per square foot to the job.
Does a stamped driveway cost more?
Yes. Across the US, stamped concrete typically runs $8 to $26 per square foot, against $6 to $10 for a plain finish. See stamped concrete for patterns and colors.
What does a driveway permit cost in Pittsburgh?
Inside the City of Pittsburgh, a new curb cut costs a $75 application fee plus a $150 permit fee. A driveway at ground level needs no building permit. Other towns in the county set their own fees.
Is a concrete driveway worth the higher price?
It can be. Concrete costs more than asphalt to put in, but a properly installed concrete driveway can last up to 30 years with basic maintenance, which spreads the cost over a long time. A sealer and no deicing salt in its first winter help it get there.
How can I keep the cost of a new driveway down?
Keep it to the size you need and choose a plain broom finish. Stamping, color, extra thickness and tearing out an old driveway all add to the price.
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