Concrete Driveways
A driveway takes more daily abuse than almost any other concrete surface on a property — tires, weather, and constant weight. S & L Concrete builds driveways with the base prep, slope, and finish work to hold up to it.
What's Included
- Site grading and excavation
- Compacted base preparation
- Forming to the correct slope for drainage
- Reinforcement where the soil or span calls for it
- Broom, exposed-aggregate, or stamped finish options
- Control joint layout to manage cracking
Common Projects
- New driveway pours
- Full driveway replacement
- Driveway extensions and additional parking pads
- Steep or sloped-lot driveways
What Matters Most
Driveways fail early for one of two reasons: a base that wasn't compacted properly, or drainage that wasn't planned for. Both get solved before the first yard of concrete goes down, not after.
Redding-area soil and freeze-thaw swings punish a driveway that was poured without the right base and joint spacing. Getting that right the first time is the difference between a driveway that lasts decades and one that's cracking in five years.
Concrete Driveways FAQs
How long does a new driveway take from start to finish?
It depends on size and site conditions — excavation and base prep typically take longer than the pour itself. Exact timelines are part of the estimate conversation.
Do you remove the old driveway first?
Yes — full removal and haul-off is part of a driveway replacement, not something left for the homeowner to handle separately.
Can you match a slope that drains away from the garage?
Correct slope and drainage planning is standard on every driveway job, not an upgrade.
