Cleveland Concrete Driveway Services is a local business run by a group of partners with a combined 30 years of experience in concrete installation and driveway replacement. Our work covers full driveway replacement, new installation, asphalt-to-concrete conversion, and widening. We plan each driveway around the property, from the garage entrance and parking area to adjoining walks and the street apron.
A lasting driveway starts with what sits beneath the slab. We approach each project by looking at the existing pavement, the ground beneath it, and how water moves across the property. Removal gives us a chance to address weak support and set the grade before the new concrete goes in. Base preparation, slab thickness, reinforcement, and joint placement all belong in that plan. The finished surface matters, but so does the work you will no longer see once the driveway is poured.
Before the old driveway comes out, we put removal and hauling, base work, slab specifications, finishes, and adjoining work in writing. We also set out permit responsibilities, access arrangements, and how extra work found after removal will be priced and approved. Once the concrete is placed, the handover covers curing, when vehicles can return, and any agreed warranty terms. Use the inquiry form to tell us about the driveway you have now and the changes you want to discuss.
Illustrative driveway image, not a completed customer project.
Choose the project by what needs to change beneath the finished surface.
Full replacement removes the old driveway and builds a new slab in its place. It can address widespread wear, sunken slabs and a base that needs work. Once the pavement is out, the contractor can check the exposed ground before setting the new grade and forms. The written scope should cover removal, hauling, base repairs, drainage, joints and the connection at the garage.
Existing pavement, removal and a complete new slab.
Ask about this serviceA new driveway starts with the route from the street to the parking area or garage. Its width, turning space and slope need to suit the property and the vehicles that will use it. The ground is prepared before forms, concrete and joints are put in place. A new street connection or a change in layout also needs the proper local review.
Layout, access and construction on a prepared base.
Ask about this serviceAn asphalt-to-concrete project replaces the old pavement with a concrete slab. Removal exposes the base so the contractor can judge what can stay and what needs work. The new slab must meet the garage, paths and apron at suitable heights. A complete bid covers that work, plus joints, finish and care after the pour.
A material change with the underlying work defined.
Ask about this serviceWidening can add room to park or make the approach easier to use. The plan needs clear edges, a way for water to drain and a suitable joint where new concrete meets the old. Property lines and local rules can limit the new area. If the existing driveway is also failing, a full rebuild may make more sense than a separate addition.
Additional space coordinated with the existing driveway.
Ask about this serviceThe driveway needs to work with the street, garage, paths and ground around it.
The apron is the part of the driveway that meets the street. It may cross a public walk or affect the curb. Cleveland treats aprons, sidewalks, curbs and treelawns as typical parts of its public right-of-way. Keep this work as a clear line item in the bid. The City can confirm the permits, contractor registration and inspections needed for that frontage.
Check Cleveland’s right-of-way guidanceThe new driveway must meet the garage entrance and nearby paths at the right levels. Some slabs may stay while others need to come out with the driveway. Mark those limits before work starts. Joints at separate concrete sections need their own plan, as does a safe route to the house while the work is underway.
Soft ground, low spots and standing water can affect a new driveway. The exposed ground needs review before the slab is poured. Base work may include removing weak material and placing a suitable layer of compacted stone. The finished slope must suit the site and direct water along an approved route. Any extra work found after removal should have written pricing and approval terms.
Keep the surface choice connected to the way the driveway is built and used.
Before you compare prices
A lower total can describe a different job. Make the included work and exclusions visible.
A written bid should name the contractor and set out the work and payment terms. Check proof of insurance and any required registration before signing.
The property address and planned work determine the permits and site checks.
Cleveland’s public right-of-way often includes the apron, sidewalk, curb and grass strip by the street. Work there has its own permit route. Check with the City about the planned changes, contractor registration and inspections.
Cleveland ROW permittingA wider driveway, a new layout or a drainage change may need a different review from a simple replacement. Cleveland’s permit office can explain the route for the property. Homes outside the city follow their own local rules.
Cleveland construction permitsThe person doing the digging must notify OHIO811 and check the utility responses before work starts. An 811 ticket does not cover every private line. Power to a detached garage, for example, may need a private utility locator.
OHIO811 homeowner guidanceVehicles need another place to park during removal, pouring and curing. People also need a safe route to the house. Get written instructions for when the new slab can take foot and vehicle traffic. Cold weather can change the protection and time needed.
Read NRMCA’s curing guidance (PDF)No. One crack does not mean the whole driveway has failed. Crack width, uneven edges, surface wear and the support beneath the slab all matter. A site visit can show whether a small repair, one new slab or a full rebuild fits the problem. This page focuses on full replacement and new installation.
What full replacement includesAn overlay leaves the old slab in place. Full replacement removes it. If the old slab is moving or its base is weak, covering it will not fix that support. The added height can also affect the garage entrance and nearby paths. The proposal should explain why the chosen method suits the site.
Size, removal, hauling, ground conditions, access and finish all affect the price. Work at the street apron may add its own costs and permits. Bids are easier to compare when they cover the same work and explain how hidden base problems will be priced. An actual quote needs a site review.
Use the estimate checklistApron work should be checked with Cleveland’s right-of-way office. The City oversees this public frontage, which can include the apron, walk and curb. The address and planned work determine the approval route. The bid should separate this work from the private driveway and name who handles permits and inspections.
Cleveland permits and planning sourcesThere is no single thickness for every site and vehicle. The slab design depends on the ground, the loads it will carry and local requirements. Work trucks or trailers need to be part of that discussion. The street apron or public walk may have different rules from the private driveway.
Use the contractor’s written schedule for walking, driving and heavier loads. Concrete gains strength through curing, which needs suitable moisture and temperature. Cold weather can slow that process. A slab that looks dry may still need more time before it can carry a vehicle.
It can be possible with the right conditions and protection. The plan must cover the ground, fresh concrete and curing period. Some weather can delay the pour or change the work needed to protect it. The contractor should explain those limits before setting a start date.
The site operator receives your contact information and project details in HubSpot and can follow up about the work. Sending the form does not confirm a price, appointment or construction agreement. A site review and written scope are needed before the work is agreed.
Send a driveway inquiryBring the location, existing surface and changes you want together before comparing estimates.
