Driveways that handle Florida heat, rain and daily traffic
A driveway takes more abuse than any other concrete around your home, so the prep matters. We remove the old surface when needed, grade and form for proper drainage toward the street, and pour to the thickness your driveway actually needs.
New driveways, full replacements or a wider drive: you get straight answers on what your driveway needs and a clean, finished job.
Every standard driveway includes
- Removal and haul-off of old concrete when selected
- Grading and forming for drainage
- Fiber-reinforced concrete, broom finished
- Control joints to manage cracking
- Full cleanup when we're done
Popular upgrades
- 5- or 6-inch thickness for heavier vehicles
- Wire mesh reinforcement
- Compacted stone base
- 4,000 PSI concrete
- Stamped borders or decorative finish
What affects the price of a driveway
- Tearing out the old drive. Breaking up and hauling away existing concrete, asphalt or pavers is real labor and dump fees. Thicker or reinforced old slabs take longer to remove.
- What you park on it. Two cars do fine on standard thickness. A work truck, boat trailer or RV is where 5 or 6 inches and wire mesh earn their keep.
- The apron at the street. The section between your property line and the road often has its own requirements and sometimes a permit. It also has to meet the street edge cleanly.
- Truck access and layout. Most driveways are easy for the concrete truck to reach. Long runs, side-load garages or curves add forming and finishing time.
Driveways in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lee County
Cape Coral driveways run from the garage to the street, and the street side is where most problems start. Swales along the road hold rainwater after summer storms, so the driveway has to carry water off without sending it into the garage. We form the slope with that in mind. Older homes in Cape Coral and North Fort Myers often have thin original slabs that cracked under heavier vehicles.
After hurricane season, a lot of driveways around Fort Myers, Pine Island and Matlacha take a beating from debris piles, dumpsters and heavy trucks. If yours is sunken or broken, replacement on a properly prepared base is usually the fix. Rules for the apron differ between the City of Cape Coral and unincorporated Lee County. We'll tell you if yours needs a permit and can handle the processing.
How a driveway job runs
- Look at the drive. Syd checks the old concrete, the slope to the street and what you'll be parking on it.
- Permit if needed. If your apron or project requires a permit, we file it before work is scheduled.
- Tear-out and base. Old material is broken out and hauled off, and the base is graded and compacted.
- Pour and cure. We pour, finish and cut joints, then tell you exactly when it's safe to drive on.
Common questions
Can you remove my old driveway?
Yes. Select existing concrete in the calculator and standard removal and disposal are included in your range. Tight access or unusual conditions are reviewed from photos.
How soon can I drive on a new driveway?
Typically about a week, depending on the weather and the mix. We'll tell you the exact timing for your job before we leave.
Do I need a permit?
Some driveway work needs one, especially where it meets the street. We'll tell you if yours does and can include permit processing in the job.
