Concrete driveway

[Shadow01]

I have a 25x45 gravel driveway that I want to concrete. Prep will take minimal gravel addition on spots, tire resting spots. And I was hoping for at least 4 inches thick or 5 if my wallet can go that deep. Anyone have a guesstimate of the material minus any gravel I need and labor for a job of this size?

Existing drive has been gravel since 61.

 

[Bugzilla]

Your dimensions equal 13.9 (14) yards of concrete for 4”, or 17.5 yards for 5”. Last time I priced concrete, a while ago, was $100/yd. No idea the going price now or in your area. Labor is for someone other than me to give you an idea on cost.

 

[d.kaufman]

Paging @Somemedic Can you shed any light on current concrete pricing per yard?

 

[Mgderf]

Paging @Somemedic Can you shed any light on current concrete pricing per yard?

Last time I bought (25 yards) concrete, it was north of $150/yard without fiber.
That was a year ago.

 

[Shadow01]

I was told to expect it to be close to $200/yrd

 

[snorko]

I had a new patio poured earlier this year. 4" with steel welded wire panel reinforcement. 342 SF, total cost was $8.00/SF.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I was told to expect it to be close to $200/yrd

This is what I’ve been told too. I’m not sure if that’s just for concrete or if it includes any level of finish.

 

[Ingomike]

Concrete Cost Per Yard in Cincinnati, Ohio

Concrete cost per yard in Cincinnati, Ohio ranges from $119 to $152 per yard depending on the PSI of the concrete. Concrete prices to deliver concrete (delivery only) range from $110 to $250 per truck.

www.homeblue.com

 

[Mgderf]

Most places also demand a minimum purchase of 2.5-3 yards for a truck delivery.
Anything less is still a minimum charge.

 

[Cameramonkey]

And watch for minimums. I tried to quote mine 10+ years ago when a similar drive would have cost about $2400. (contractor admitted it) But he said he doesnt roll a truck until the job is at least $5000. So no matter what the job is going to cost 5k. If I can find more for him to do like sidewalks and such, widening it, etc. Its going to always cost 5k until it gets big enough to cost more.

 

[stevezx2]

I'd really like to tear out my asphalt drive that is beginning to break apart on the edges, but the price of concrete makes me realize that I can live with what I have for a long time.

 

[Eric66]

I'd really like to tear out my asphalt drive that is beginning to break apart on the edges, but the price of concrete makes me realize that I can live with what I have for a long time.

Same here. I probably should burn the weeds growing in the cracks and seal it before winter though.

 

[Brian Ski]

Your dimensions equal 13.9 (14) yards of concrete for 4”, or 17.5 yards for 5”. Last time I priced concrete, a while ago, was $100/yd. No idea the going price now or in your area. Labor is for someone other than me to give you an idea on cost.

I will second your numbers on the amount. Is has been a few years since I ordered concrete. It was closer to $125 a yard. I did my own drive. I leveled and set up the forms and then found friends. I did not use mesh or fiberglass. A few weak spots where ground was soft. But it was expected. I poured about 110 yards. Not at once.

It was interesting. I am not a pro by any means, and my buddies were willing to help, but had no clue.

If you are interested, you might look at a big place that does concrete work. They will pass on the little job, but ask if their guys want to make a couple bucks.

BTW some people are scared at the price of concrete, but they do not even get quotes. My neighbor did theirs in asphalt a few years ago. They already had it sealed 3 times and starting to cry over the cost of sealing it professionally.

 

[gassprint1]

I'd really like to tear out my asphalt drive that is beginning to break apart on the edges, but the price of concrete makes me realize that I can live with what I have for a long time.

In your situation, why not cut out 6' sections and mix n pour your own..sections at a time over a period of weeks. You'd be surprised how fast and low cost it is to do a 3 2 1 mixture. Sand and media gravel is cheap and the Portland cement isnt alot to buy. Borrow or buy a cement mixer for less than $100.

 

[Brian Ski]

In your situation, why not cut out 6' sections and mix n pour your own..sections at a time over a period of weeks. You'd be surprised how fast and low cost it is to do a 3 2 1 mixture. Sand and media gravel is cheap and the Portland cement isnt alot to buy. Borrow or buy a cement mixer for less than $100.

That is rough to do that much by hand. For me being cheap. I would do it in 2 pours of 12.5 by 45, and call out the spinning truck. Sweet to have a friend with the tools and a bit of know how.

 

[gassprint1]

That is rough to do that much by hand. For me being cheap. I would do it in 2 pours of 12.5 by 45, and call out the spinning truck. Sweet to have a friend with the tools and a bit of know how.

Actually, it's not. Sounds like alot, but when you do it in sections, it's simple.

 

[42769vette]

I was told to expect it to be close to $200/yrd

Just got 4000 mix with fiber. Delivered it was 190 per yard

 

[Brian Ski]

Actually, it's not. Sounds like alot, but when you do it in sections, it's simple.

Maybe you are more ambitious than I am right now. How many sq ft do you do at a time? I did a 4x5 area a couple months ago with a mixer and it wasn't to bad. I did about an 8 by 9 with the kids (adult kids) last summer and took some work.

 

[gassprint1]

I did a 7x4 5" thick in polebuilding for the compressor and torches. 2 years ago and 2 years before that, i put a french drain in the basement and did 18"x about 85ft long in total 6" thick. Spent 2 days doing that with a bad back. Had to take mixer apart in 3 sections to get in basement. Carrying the gravel and limestone down the stairs took its toll on me. I used the sand i dug out of the trenches. Polebuilding was a piece of cake. That's why i said to do sections at a time. I was very happy with what i accomplished.

 

[Cameramonkey]

BTW some people are scared at the price of concrete, but they do not even get quotes. My neighbor did theirs in asphalt a few years ago. They already had it sealed 3 times and starting to cry over the cost of sealing it professionally.

How big is their drive? A reasonable drive is easy to seal yourself with a couple 5 gallon buckets, rubber boots, and maybe $40 in squeegees and brushes.

Its not much harder than painting.