Driveways serve an important purpose for your home and ensuring their correct installation, requires that you find the right local concrete driveway contractors near you to do the job accurately.
But wait, there are other types of driveway materials than concrete too, no?
Yes, there are, and you can also use the form on this page in order to request quotes for other types of driveway jobs, even if they aren’t necessarily made of that specific material, but rather one of the other materials we’ll be talking about in this article.
Driveway installation is not a project you should be trying to do on your own, even if you consider yourself a skilled DIY person, as there are different reasons that you may fail. It’s important to rather get it done by the person who specializes in this particular type of skill, and it will be well worth the investment to have them do it instead, assuming that you screen the contractors and hire a good one.
We have made it easy for you to get quotes from contractors. All you need to do is fill out the form at the top of the page.
The driveway is one of the first things people will see as they approach your home, which makes it an incredibly important part too. If you’re like most people, and it’s important for you to keep a good looking home, you will want the help of professionals. There may in fact also be HOA rules that require certain maintenance initiatives in your home, which could include concrete driveway repair.
Hiring a Local
There are several advantages that you benefit from by hiring a local company, and you’re also likely to save money by doing so rather than having a contractor travel many miles for your project. It’s not just easier to deal with a local driveway builder, which is incredibly important when something goes wrong, you’re also supporting the local economy.
Materials For You to Consider
While you might have landed on this page searching for something related to concrete, there are also other driveway options that you should know about, although concrete is the most popular among them. By familiarizing yourself with the different types of material, you’ll also appear more informed when talking over the different aspects with the contractors you’ll be contacted by.
These are the most popular materials homeowners tend to use for their driveways, and brief explanations of their characteristics.
- Concrete
By far the most popular option given it’s affordability and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. It’s both a good investment and a durable option which won’t require much of your attention after being installed, and due to its design process, is available in different colors.
It can be made be made in slightly different ways, including barely using any sand which has the advantage of making it more porous. This is not the norm, and may only be suitable for certain conditions.
- Asphalt
Asphalt driveway are probably the second most popular type of driveway. In the northern parts of the country, asphalt is more popular as it is also able to retain heat, which makes it less likely for you to need to call snow removal services to come clear the roads. It does, however require slightly more maintenance than concrete does, which is why it’s not everyone favorite option to go with.
- Gravel
Gravel, basically being small crushed stone, is also an option some people choose to go with, as it provides a lot of different options, ranging from very affordable to more expensive.
- Pavers
Pavers are a great material to consider when curb appeal is your main consideration, as it will really help set your home apart. Pavers definitely have a higher-end feel to them than do previously discussed materials. The initial installation also reflects this higher-end feel.
- Shells
While not too common, crushed oyster shell may also be used for driveways and is by many considered an eco-friendly option. Besides oyster, the shells may also be sourced from clam or scallop.
- Brick
Brick driveways look stunning, and if you have the budget for it is another option to consider, although it must be mentioned that this option is significantly more expensive than other options. If you have it installed by a good driveway construction company, it will, however, also improve the value of your home.
Remember that you can always use the form on our site and get in touch with the contractors we find the most relevant, and then ask all the questions you may have.
Services Offered by Driveway Contractors
While the contractors offer installation of driveways, those are not the only things they’re able to help you with. For example, if you already have a driveway that only has minor damage to it, it simply may be a better investment to repair it.
Driveways can also be resurfaced when no serious damage has made its way to the foundation, which will give you a new looking driveway without having to pay too much.
How to Find the Perfect One Concrete Driveway Builder
Finding the right contractor should not be hard, and the following steps can be used to do so.
You might also want to consider taking a look at the article we wrote on asking contractors the right questions.
First, you should preferably have chosen the material that you want to use for the driveway. A good start is also to figure out if your neighbors are using the same, as they may have been advised by their respective contractors. Needless to say, concrete is the most popular option.
Secondly, use the form at the top of the page to have our algorithms match you with the contractors we believe can help you with the project.
Different states have different requirements for contractors when it comes to licenses, and you may want to check the licenses requirements of your state. It’s always a good idea to check that their license, insurance and bonds are still valid. You can also go and visit them at their office.
In screening them, you will want to look out for several things, including the amount of years they have been in business, how willing the seem to be to answer your questions, what their current schedule is and whether it works with your schedule too, if they seem to be organized and their different tools, trucks and materials seem in good condition.
You should take the time to talk with each of the companies one by one and have them send you a quote. They will likely want to schedule a tour of your home to get a better understanding of the scope of the project, which in turn means a better quote for you.
They will naturally have a lot of questions in terms of material and what design options you wish to go with. You should also be asking them to itemize their quotes so you can see what you are paying for.
If there is one of the contractors that has provided a quote that is either significantly higher or lower than the others, be ready to ask them why that is. Receiving itemized quotes will also make it easier for you to find out where the differences are.
Before starting any work, you should make sure that you get everything written down in a contract as it will help protect you if there are any disputes later on.
An Easier Way
Although you could be doing all of this manually by individually contacting contractors ad ask for them to send you quotes, we encourage you not to – simply because it doesn’t need to be that hard. All you need to do is go to the top of this page and fill it out with your contact information and the information of the project you will be engaging in, and the relevant contractors will be reaching out to you to hear how you can start working together.
Residential or Commercial
No matter if you’re looking for commercial or residential driveway contractors, we have you covered and you can simply use our form to request the help of concrete driveway contractors.
What Does it Cost and How Do I Easily Get Free Estimates and Quotes?
That’s the beauty of the whole thing. It does not cost you anything to do, and only takes 2 minutes to fill out the form. This is the easy way to get quotes, and you have nothing to lose from trying it out. You can always simply turn down the quotes if you don’t find that they were what you were hoping for.