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Concrete driveway installation in Jacksonville typically runs $4,500 to $12,000 for a standard two-car driveway, with most homeowners landing between $6,500 and $9,500. On a square-foot basis, you’re looking at $6 to $15 per square foot depending on thickness, finish, and site prep. These are 2026 numbers for the Jacksonville market, not national averages, and they account for our sandy coastal soil, hurricane-code reinforcement requirements, and the humidity that affects cure times.
At Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville, we put the number in writing before the first form goes down. No re-pricing when the crew shows up. Call (904) 337-5929 for a free estimate, and you’ll get a line-item price you can hold us to.
Concrete Driveway Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what a concrete driveway job in Jacksonville actually costs, broken down by scope. These are the numbers Curtis Lane works from when he walks a site in Mandarin, Riverside, or out toward Bartram Park.
| Driveway Scope | Typical Jacksonville Price Range | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-car driveway (approx. 300-400 sq ft) | $4,500 – $6,500 | 4-inch slab, standard broom finish, basic site prep |
| Two-car driveway (approx. 500-700 sq ft) | $6,500 – $9,500 | 4-inch slab, removal of old drive, grading, forms |
| Extended or wide driveway (700+ sq ft) | $9,500 – $12,000+ | Additional square footage, thicker edges, possible city permits |
| Demolition and removal of existing driveway | $1,200 – $2,800 | Jackhammer work, haul-away, disposal fees |
| Stamped or decorative concrete | $9,000 – $14,000 | Stamping, coloring, sealing on top of base pour |
| Exposed aggregate finish | $8,000 – $12,500 | Surface retarder, washing, sealing |
On a per-foot basis, plain gray concrete runs $6 to $9 per square foot here. Stamped concrete pushes that to $12 to $18 per square foot. Exposed aggregate, which holds up better against Jacksonville’s summer sun and doesn’t get slick during afternoon thunderstorms, sits in the $10 to $15 per square foot range.
A note on the low end: if you see a Jacksonville quote under $4,000 for a full two-car driveway, the contractor is almost certainly cutting corners on subgrade prep or pouring at 3 inches instead of 4. In Duval County, that’s a driveway you’ll be replacing in five years, not twenty-five.
What Affects Concrete Driveway Installation Pricing in Jacksonville
Every driveway bid in Jacksonville gets shaped by the same handful of factors. Here’s what moves the number, and what to ask about when you compare quotes.
- Site prep and soil condition. Jacksonville sits on a mix of sand, clay, and in some older neighborhoods, buried construction debris. Sandy soil drains well but shifts, so a proper compacted subgrade with a 4-inch gravel base is non-negotiable. If the crew skips this, the slab cracks. If they do it right, expect $1 to $2 per square foot just in base prep.
- Existing driveway removal. If you’re replacing an old concrete slab or taking out pavers, figure $1,200 to $2,800 for demolition and haul-off, more if the old driveway has rebar or wire mesh.
- Concrete thickness and reinforcement. Jacksonville building practice calls for a minimum 4-inch slab for passenger vehicles. If you park a truck, boat trailer, or RV, we recommend 5 to 6 inches with wire mesh or rebar. That adds $1.50 to $3 per square foot but prevents the sinking and cracking we see all over Arlington on thinner pours.
- Finish type. Broom finish is the baseline and the cheapest. Stamped, colored, or exposed aggregate adds $3 to $7 per square foot. Sealing, which you’ll want every 2 to 3 years in this sun, runs $0.50 to $1 per square foot per application.
- Permits and drainage. The City of Jacksonville requires permits for new driveway construction, and depending on your lot, you may need a drainage plan if the new slab changes runoff patterns. Permit fees typically run $100 to $400. Some neighborhoods, especially in historic districts like Avondale or San Marco, have additional review requirements that add time and cost.
- Access and logistics. If the driveway is in a tight lot with no side or rear access, the crew may need to pump the concrete rather than chute it from the truck. Pumping adds $400 to $900 on a typical residential job. Long carries, narrow streets, and overhead lines all factor in too.
Concrete vs. Other Driveway Materials in Jacksonville
Before you lock in concrete, it’s worth knowing what the alternatives cost in this market. Here’s how the numbers compare for a standard two-car driveway in Jacksonville:
- Asphalt driveway: $3,500 to $9,000. Cheaper up front, but Jacksonville’s heat softens asphalt and the humid summers accelerate oxidation. Expect to seal every 2 years and resurface within 12 to 15 years.
- Paver driveway: $7,000 to $18,000. More money, but pavers handle soil movement better than any rigid slab. If you’re in a shifting-soil area like parts of the Northside or along the Intracoastal, pavers flex instead of crack.
- Concrete driveway: $4,500 to $12,000. The middle option on price, the longest lifespan if poured correctly, and the most predictable surface for Florida’s rain. Concrete doesn’t rut, doesn’t sink if the subgrade is right, and is the easiest to clean after a hurricane blows tree litter everywhere.
For most Jacksonville homes, concrete is the right balance of cost and durability. It’s why most of the neighborhoods built since the 1960s, from San Jose to Beach Haven, are concrete-driveway neighborhoods.
How to Save on Concrete Driveway Installation in Jacksonville
Saving money on a concrete driveway doesn’t mean finding the lowest bid. It means spending where it counts and cutting where it doesn’t.
- Time your project. Late fall through early spring is Jacksonville’s drier season. Concrete cures more predictably in cooler, lower-humidity weather, and crews are less likely to be running behind from afternoon rain shutdowns. You won’t necessarily get a lower price, but you’ll reduce change-order risk.
- Stick with broom finish. A clean broom finish with a saw-cut control joint pattern looks sharp and costs the least. Stamped and colored concrete is nice, but it’s the first thing to get cut if the budget matters more than the look.
- Reuse the existing base if it’s sound. If your current driveway is asphalt that’s worn but the subgrade is stable, the base may be reusable. A good contractor will tell you this and not charge you to haul away material you didn’t need to haul.
- Bundle with related work. If you’re already having pavers or hardscaping done, running both through the same contractor on the same schedule can reduce mobilization costs. Bradford Remodeling handles Concrete Driveway Installation in Jacksonville and related exterior work, and one mobilization beats two.
- Get a written price, and hold the contractor to it. The most expensive driveway is the one that starts at one number and ends at another. Before any of our work begins, you get a written scope and a fixed price, along with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the pour fails within its first year, we return and correct it at no charge. That guarantee is in writing, with your signature and ours, before we break ground. Call (904) 337-5929 for your free estimate.
What Bradford Remodeling Does Differently on Concrete Driveway Installation
Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville is part of the Garrison Partners family, established in 2004 and held to The Garrison Standard on every job, including concrete driveway installation. The Garrison Standard is a written operating framework that governs how we price, how we scope, and how we close out a project. The Garrison Code is the field-level set of rules our crews work under: background-checked, uniformed technicians, live-person phone coverage 24/7, and a written price before any work starts.
Those aren’t slogans. They’re how the job runs.
Every driveway we pour carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s a full-year written guarantee covering the workmanship and the slab’s integrity. If the concrete spalls, cracks beyond the control joints, or settles inside the guarantee window, we come back and fix it. You won’t chase a voicemail. You’ll get a scheduled return visit and a correction at no charge.
Curtis Lane runs the concrete operations here in Jacksonville. When he walks your site, he’s looking at soil condition, drainage fall, tree-root pressure, and the thickness you’ll actually need for how you use the driveway. The written price he puts in your hand reflects what he saw on the ground, not a formula from across the country.
And when the pour is done, here’s what “squared away” looks like at close: forms stripped, site clean, saw cuts in place, the finish sealed if you ordered it, and a signed written guarantee in your hand before we leave the property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Concrete Driveway Costs in Jacksonville
How much does a 500 square foot concrete driveway cost in Jacksonville?
A 500-square-foot concrete driveway in Jacksonville typically costs $4,500 to $7,500 with a standard 4-inch pour, broom finish, and basic site prep. That’s $9 to $15 per square foot with removal of an existing driveway included in the higher end. Stamped finish on the same driveway pushes it to $7,500 to $11,000. Call (904) 337-5929 for a written estimate on your exact square footage.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a concrete driveway in Jacksonville?
For cracking limited to one or two panels, repair runs $400 to $1,800 depending on the severity, compared to $4,500 to $12,000 for full replacement. But once the slab has settled, multiple cracks are running, or water pools against the foundation, patch work becomes money spent on a losing slab. In sandy-soil areas of Jacksonville, settlement usually means the subgrade was never compacted properly, and the only real fix is tear-out and a proper re-pour. Call (904) 337-5929 and Curtis Lane can tell you whether your driveway is a repair or a replacement, and what each would cost in writing.
How long does a concrete driveway last in Jacksonville, FL?
A properly poured 4-inch concrete driveway in Jacksonville lasts 25 to 40 years with sealing every 2 to 3 years. The main threats to lifespan here are soil settlement, tree roots, and hurricane-driven water infiltration. A driveway poured over an uncompacted sandy base can fail in 5 to 7 years, which is why the subgrade work matters more than the concrete itself.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Jacksonville?
Yes, the City of Jacksonville requires a permit for new driveway construction, and the work must meet current setback and drainage requirements. Permit fees generally run $100 to $400, though historic districts like Avondale and Springfield can have additional architectural review. A licensed contractor handles the permit application. Bradford Remodeling pulls the permit, schedules the inspection, and closes the job with the city sign-off.
Can you pour concrete in Jacksonville’s summer heat?
Yes, with precautions. Jacksonville summer temperatures, routinely in the mid-90s with 80 percent humidity, accelerate concrete’s cure rate and can cause premature surface cracking if the crew isn’t careful. Our crews adjust the mix and the finishing schedule to match the day’s temperature and humidity. Milder months from October through April are ideal, but a properly managed summer pour produces a structurally sound driveway. The key is a crew that knows Jacksonville’s climate and works to it, not against it.
Get a Written Price for Your Jacksonville Concrete Driveway
Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville gives you a real number in writing before the work starts. No open-ended estimates, no “we’ll see what we find,” no re-pricing at the door. You get a line-item scope, a fixed price, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the driveway doesn’t hold, we come back and make it right at no charge.
Call (904) 337-5929 for a free estimate, or reach out through our home page to schedule a site walk. If you want to see more detail on how we pour and what you can expect from start to finish, read our page on Concrete Driveway Installation in Jacksonville.
Pricing reflects the Jacksonville market as of 2026. Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville offers free estimates – call (904) 337-5929.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville, serving Jacksonville since 2004.
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