Concrete Driveways in Olympia, WA
Most driveways we replace failed for the same reasons: too thin, no real base, no rebar and water running underneath. We tear out the old drive, build a compacted gravel base, reinforce, pour and cut control joints where they’ll actually control cracking.
Concrete Driveways scope
- Full driveway replacement
- New driveways and gravel-to-concrete conversions
- Driveway extensions and widening
- RV, boat and trailer parking pads
- Section replacement of failed panels
- Aprons and approaches at the street (with permits)
- Trench drains at garage doors
- Broom or exposed-aggregate finishes
| Work | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Driveway replacement incl. tear-out & reinforcement | $9–$15 / sq ft |
| New driveway on prepared base | $7–$12 / sq ft |
| Exposed aggregate or decorative border | add per sq ft — quoted on site |
Typical Olympia-area ranges for planning. Your exact price comes in writing after a free on-site estimate — access, slope, demolition and drainage all affect it.
What’s different here
Thickness for trucks
Driveways carry delivery trucks, RVs and heavy pickups, not just cars. We size thickness and rebar to what will actually drive on it.
Street approaches
The section between your property line and the street is right-of-way. Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Thurston County each require a permit and their own standard detail there.
Slopes and garages
Steep drives get a coarser broom finish for grip and transitions that don’t scrape bumpers; flat drives get enough slope to keep water out of the garage.
What customers say
“The concrete was heaving and it needed to be cut back and re poured. They did 3 out of the 4 panels like we had asked and we can't be happier.”
— Michael W., Google review“They helped design our Stamped concrete walkway and porch… Our concrete driveway came out great as well. Clean work station and protected our siding and driveway from all of the concrete splatter.”
— Mike R., Google review“Hired Olympia concrete for one of are projects in Tumwater. We got several bids from other contractors and Olympia came in with one of the best and affordable prices.”
— Stefany E., Google reviewConcrete Driveways questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Olympia?
Driveway replacement including tear-out, base and reinforcement typically runs about $9–$15 per square foot in the Olympia area. Access, slope and approach work affect price. We quote in writing after a free site visit.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway?
Work on your own lot usually doesn’t, but a new, widened or replaced driveway approach in the public right-of-way does need a permit from your city or Thurston County. We handle it.
How soon can I drive on it?
Foot traffic in a day or two, cars after about a week, heavy vehicles later. Cold weather adds time.
Can you replace only part of my driveway?
Yes. We saw-cut clean lines and replace the failed panels, and can level panels that are sunken but intact.
Concrete Repair
Cracked, spalled or heaved slabs, broken steps and trip-hazard sidewalks. Repair where repair holds, replacement where it doesn’t — and a straight answer on which.
Concrete Repair details →Concrete Leveling
Foam leveling and slabjacking for sunken sidewalks, driveways, patios and garage floors. Usually a fraction of replacement cost, done in a day.
Concrete Leveling details →Pads & Slabs
Shed, shop, RV, hot-tub, ADU and sport-court slabs, with thickness and rebar sized to what will sit on them.
Pads & Slabs details →Get your free estimate
Tell us what’s cracked, sunken or waiting to be built. We’ll come out, measure, and give you a written price — free, and good whether you hire us or not.
Call now — (360) 469-6382- Free on-site estimates, written prices
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Concrete work across the South Sound
Olympia neighborhoods
Lacey & Tumwater
Waterfront & Thurston County
Also serving Yelm, Rainier, Tenino, Bucoda, Littlerock, Rochester & Grand Mound and Maytown.