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How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost in the KC Northland?

$8–$14per sq ft · broom finish, installed

Most broom-finish concrete driveways in our area fall between $8–$14 per square foot installed, and a typical two-car driveway replacement — tear-out included — lands between $6,500–$12,000.

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Pricing at a Glance

Broom-finish concrete, per sq ft

Standard finish for driveways, walks, and pads

$8–$14

Stamped or colored concrete, per sq ft

Decorative finishes for patios and entries

$13–$20

Typical 2-car driveway replacement

Includes tear-out, haul-off, base prep, and new pour

$6,500–$12,000

Every project gets a free, written quote before any work begins — the ranges above are what most projects in our area actually cost, not teaser rates.

What Moves the Price

Tear-out and haul-off

Replacing an existing drive means demolition, loading, and disposal before any new concrete arrives. It's a meaningful share of a replacement project, which is why we quote it as its own line item.

Base condition

A driveway is only as good as what's under it. If the old slab failed because of a soft or washed-out base, we fix the base — compacted rock, corrected grade — rather than pouring new concrete over the same problem.

Thickness and reinforcement

Standard residential drives get a 4-inch pour; approaches and drives that carry trucks or RVs warrant 5–6 inches with added reinforcement. Thicker pours cost more but are cheap insurance for heavy use.

Finish choice

Broom finish is the durable, economical standard. Stamped and colored finishes add material and labor cost but bring a custom look — most popular on patios, porches, and front walks.

Local Pricing, Local Knowledge

Northwest Missouri's freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on concrete poured without proper control joints and base drainage — it's the number-one reason we're called to replace driveways in Platte City and Gladstone's older neighborhoods. We saw-cut or tool joints at the right spacing and slope every pour to drain, because water that can't escape is what breaks slabs here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I repair my cracked driveway or replace it?

Once a slab is heaving, spalling across large areas, or cracked through multiple panels, replacement is almost always the better long-term spend — patches on a failed base don't last. If the damage is limited to one or two panels with a sound base, partial replacement can make sense. We'll give you an honest read either way.

How soon can I drive on a new concrete driveway?

Foot traffic is fine after 24–48 hours. Keep vehicles off for at least 7 days while the concrete builds strength, and give it a full 28 days before heavy trucks. We'll walk you through the cure schedule when we finish the pour.

Can you replace a gravel driveway with concrete?

Yes — gravel-to-concrete conversions are common on the rural properties around Holt, Kearney, and Plattsburg. Existing gravel often becomes part of the base after grading and compaction, which can work in your favor on price.

Why do new driveways have grooves cut into them?

Those are control joints, and they're the difference between concrete that cracks where we planned and concrete that cracks wherever it wants. Concrete shrinks as it cures — joints give that movement a clean, straight place to happen.

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