Your driveway takes the weight of vehicles and the punishment of freeze-thaw cycles. We build it right from the ground up, with a compacted base, air-entrained mix, and your choice of finish. New installations, full replacements, and widenings all start with a free written estimate.
The concrete itself is only half the story. Before the truck arrives, the site is excavated to depth, graded so water runs away from the house, and a granular base is laid and compacted in lifts. This foundation prevents settling, heaving, and the cracking that follows.
The pour uses an air-entrained mix designed to flex through Portland's freeze-thaw cycles without spalling. Control joints are planned and saw-cut on a grid so shrinkage cracks follow the lines instead of running wild. After curing, sealing protects the surface from de-icing salt and moisture.
If your existing slab is structurally sound but worn, resurfacing and repair can extend its life at a fraction of the cost. We assess both options during the free site visit and also handle patios, walkways, and other residential concrete work on the same property.
The existing driveway is broken up and hauled away. We excavate to the proper depth and check the grade so water drains away from the structure.
Prepare and compact the base
Granular material is spread and compacted in layers to create a stable, draining foundation. Forms are set to the finished slope and elevation.
Place and finish the concrete
Air-entrained concrete is placed, screeded level, and finished to your choice: broom, exposed aggregate, stamped, or colored.
Cut joints and cure
Control joints are saw-cut on a planned pattern. The slab cures under controlled conditions, and you receive a schedule for walking and driving.
Surface choices
Driveway Finishes for Portland Conditions
The finish you choose affects appearance, grip, maintenance, and cost. A brushed finish is the standard choice: affordable, durable, and easy to keep clean through winter salt and snow.
Exposed aggregate reveals the stone in the mix for natural texture and slip resistance. Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern that mimics flagstone, slate, or brick and sealed for weather protection. Colored concrete uses integral pigment or hardener to tint the slab to match your home's palette. We bring finish samples to every estimate so you see them in natural light before committing.
Cost, base prep, finishes and timing for a concrete driveway in Portland.
Several things: the finish, the slab thickness, the base condition, site access, and how much old concrete has to come out. A broom-finish driveway generally runs $9 to $14 per square foot in Portland, with stamped, exposed-aggregate or coloured finishes higher. Every quote is written and itemised after an on-site measure.
Yes. We handle tear-out of the old slab, haul-away, excavation and re-grading, then rebuild the gravel base before any forms go down. Driveway repair and resurfacing is also an option when the slab is structurally sound.
Most Portland residential driveways are poured at four inches over a compacted granular base, stepped up where heavier vehicles park or turn. We confirm the thickness and any reinforcement on the site visit based on use and soil.
You can usually walk on it within 24 to 48 hours. Wait about seven days before light vehicle traffic and 28 days for full design strength. We give you the exact cure schedule at handoff.
Broom and exposed-aggregate finishes shed water and hide wear well; stamped and coloured finishes look sharper and want resealing every few years. Sealing is what keeps salt and water out of any finish.
Homeowner reviews
What Portland Homeowners Say About Their Concrete Driveways
Old driveway was heaved and cracked corner to corner. They rebuilt the base properly and the new broom-finish slab has stayed dead flat through a full winter.
P. D.
Portland
★★★★★
Went with exposed aggregate and it looks sharp. The crew brought samples to the estimate so we knew exactly what we were getting before the pour.
R. H.
Vancouver
★★★★★
Widened the driveway for a second vehicle and tied it into the original cleanly. You would not know it was two pours, the colour and finish match.
A. M.
Gresham
★★★★★
Quoted a resurface instead of a full tear-out because the slab was still sound. Saved us money and they were upfront about it from the first visit.
T. G.
Hillsboro
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New pour, full replacement, or a widening, tell us the vehicles and the look you want and we will set up a free site visit with a written quote and a firm finish date.
