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§ 02 · The work

Concrete Driveways,
done right.

New installs and replacements, finished clean. Built for 30+ years.

Durability That Lasts

A properly installed concrete driveway lasts 30 years or more.

Low Maintenance

Concrete doesn't need the sealcoating cycle that asphalt does.

Built to Carry Weight

Rebar and a compacted base, spec'd per job, carry cars and trucks once the slab has cured.

Clean, Durable Finish

A smooth broom finish gives you traction and curb appeal on a surface built to last.

typical thicknessSpec'd per job
base materialCompacted aggregate base
cure timeWalk on in 24 hours, drive on in 7 days, full cure 28 days

How we do it

What moves the price

§ 03 · The details

Concrete vs. asphalt driveway: which one fits your home

We pour concrete and we pave asphalt, so we do not have a reason to push you toward either one. Here is the honest version.

Concrete costs more up front. In return it lasts 30+ years, needs very little upkeep, and its lighter color stays cooler in a Mississippi summer. The tradeoff is time: you can drive on it in about 7 days, and when it does crack, the repair is more involved than patching asphalt.

Asphalt costs less up front and goes in faster. Light vehicles can drive on it in about 24 hours. It lasts 20 to 30 years with maintenance, and that maintenance is real: sealcoating every 1 to 2 years and filling cracks as they show up. Cracks and damaged spots are easier and cheaper to repair.

If you want to spend more once and not think about the driveway for a long time, concrete makes sense. If you want the lower cost now and do not mind routine upkeep, look at an asphalt driveway. We are glad to quote both so you can compare.

Why concrete driveways crack and how we keep cracks controlled

Every concrete driveway cracks eventually. Anyone who tells you otherwise is guessing. Much of central Mississippi sits on Yazoo clay, which swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries, and the slab on top moves with it.

What we control is how it cracks. Three things do the work:

  • A compacted base, so the slab sits on solid ground instead of loose soil
  • Rebar, which holds the concrete together if it does crack, so the pieces stay level with each other
  • Control joints cut into the surface, which give the slab a planned place to crack in a straight line

Done right, the cracks you see stay hairline and mostly follow the joints. The cracks that cause trouble are the wide ones where one side sinks lower than the other. Those usually trace back to a weak base or missing reinforcement.

Signs it is time to replace a concrete driveway

A few hairline cracks are normal and are not a reason to tear out a driveway. These are:

  • Sections that have sunk or tilted, leaving edges you trip over or catch a tire on
  • Wide cracks that keep growing, especially with one side higher than the other
  • Water that pools on the driveway or runs toward the garage or house
  • Pieces breaking loose along the edges or at the street
  • A driveway too narrow or short for the vehicles you own now

When we replace a driveway, we break out the old concrete, haul it off, fix the grade so water drains away from the house, and build a new base before we form and pour. If what you have is in better shape than you think, we will tell you that too.

Why we pour every driveway with a broom finish

Every concrete driveway we pour gets a clean broom finish. After the concrete is leveled and smoothed, a broom is pulled across the surface to leave a fine texture.

That texture is what gives tires and shoes grip when the driveway is wet. A slick, smooth finish looks nice for a photo and turns into a hazard on a sloped driveway in a rainstorm. A broom finish also hides small surface marks better as the driveway ages.

We focus on structural concrete built to carry vehicles. We do not do decorative work.

Your new concrete driveway: the first 28 days

Concrete gets stronger for weeks after it is poured, and how you treat it during that time matters.

  • After about 24 hours, you can walk on it
  • After about 7 days, you can drive your car on it
  • At 28 days, it has reached full cure

Until it fully cures, keep the heavy stuff off. That means moving trucks, dumpsters, boat trailers, and delivery trucks backing up to the garage. Park cars toward the middle of the slab instead of hanging tires off the edges. Plan on parking in the street or on the lawn for that first week, and tell your trash and delivery services so nobody pulls onto it early.

What goes into a concrete driveway quote

Every quote we give is free, written, itemized, and has no hidden fees and no obligation. We do not throw out a price on the spot.

The things that move the number:

  • Size of the driveway, including any parking pad or turnaround
  • Tearing out and hauling off the old driveway, if there is one
  • Grading and drainage work to get water moving away from the house
  • Thickness and rebar, spec'd to what you park on it
  • Access for the concrete truck

If you are also weighing a gravel to asphalt conversion, ask for both numbers. If you have questions first, reach out.

§ 03 · Recent work

Jobs we've put down.

Real job photos from PavePro crews. No stock photos.

§ 04 · FAQ

Straight answers on Concrete Driveways.

Q · 01 How long does concrete take to fully cure?
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You can walk on it in 24 hours and drive on it in about 7 days. Full cure takes 28 days.

Q · 02 How thick should a concrete driveway be?
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It depends on how you will use it. We spec the thickness and rebar per job, and heavier vehicles like trucks or RVs get a thicker pour.

Q · 03 Will a concrete driveway crack?
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All concrete can crack over time, especially over Mississippi's clay soils that move with moisture. We control it with a compacted base, rebar, and cut joints so any cracking stays hairline and controlled.

Q · 04 How long will a concrete driveway last?
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A properly installed concrete driveway in Mississippi lasts 30+ years with very little maintenance.

Q · 05 Is a concrete driveway more expensive than asphalt?
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Yes, concrete costs more up front. It makes up some of that with very little upkeep, while asphalt needs sealcoating every 1 to 2 years. We can quote both so you can compare.

Q · 06 Do you remove my old driveway?
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Yes. We break out the old concrete or asphalt, haul it away, and regrade before we pour the new driveway.

Q · 07 When can I park in my garage again?
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You can drive on a new concrete driveway in about 7 days. Keep heavy trucks and trailers off it until it fully cures at 28 days.

Q · 08 Do you do decorative concrete driveways?
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No. We pour structural concrete with a clean broom finish, built for traction and to carry vehicles.

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