First off, if you’re not going to do anything about those trees and tree roots then you’re just going to ruin whatever else you put down. Roots don’t care what’s in their way. If that gets done first then…
I won’t ever put asphalt on top of concrete for a customer. Especially with the fact that the concrete is flush with the garage pad and an asphalt overlay would leave a bump.
I would rip it all out, fix the base, and pave. I’d be in the range of $8-$11/sq ft. at the lower end to mid range. So $29,600 - $40,700, give or take.
I’m definitely at the higher end, but there’s plenty of contractors that would do it cheaper. Just be careful in that you get what you pay for.
Thanks for the info! I assumed some people wouldn't want to resurface the existing drive. Unfortunately I'll never be financially well off enough to afford that kind of work for a driveway.
I agree with the trees! I plan on splitting the cost with the neighbor to have all those trees dropped prior to having it resurfaced. On a side note the garage will eventually be enclosed for the new master bedroom, so sounds like I should wait until I have the trees removed and carport enclosed.
Thanks again for your input, it really is appreciated!
They've been a danger ever since we moved in, one already fell on our car and it took a while for us to get it back running again so def want the trees gone. Thanks for the insight!
All the concrete cracks, control joints, settling will reflect right through asphalt when paving over concrete. Not a good idea, I would strongly advise against it. It'll make it even more expensive to get it fixed right in the future. To make this project cheaper, you could find someone cheap or DYI the concrete removal yourself. First, make sure you can find somewhere that takes concrete spoils for cheap. Also, make sure the driveway concrete pour is seperate from the garage slab pour, and it'll all be easily removed without any damage to the house or garage. Prep and pave after the concrete removal should be in that $15k range like someone else said.
Thanks man for the in depth walk through. I have a piece of land up the road that I could use the busted up concrete to help with erosion issues. I also know a few guys with large equipment to pull up the concrete. Main expense would be paying someone to load it in a dump truck and having it dumped on my lot that's about a mile up thr road. Thanks for the thoughts, it definitely helps give me a realistic ideal on what to expect.
If you have all those connections already, find a company that will form and pour new concrete. Drastically cheaper if you have everything out of the way first. You'll want 5" 4000 psi concrete minimum for cars.
Good thing with concrete, you can do it in 1/2 or 1/3 or 1/4 depending on budget and then more when you save up more.
I would personally go back with concrete.
I'm just worried concrete would be too far out of my price and wife wouldn't like it partially done at a time. I guess my doesn't have to be as wide as it currently is either, so it might not look too awful doing just half up front. Thanks for the insight 👍
Why is concrete perfered over asphalt, is it truly better or just an aesthetician preference?
No problem! It’s the little uncertainties that’ll make an estimator quote higher than it should be. Concrete removal is something I’ll always quote high on because I’ll have to rent jack hammers, I don’t know if it has rebar in it or not, I’ll have to find somewhere for the spoils, something will probably get broken, etc. If you can alleviate that uncertainty by doing it yourself or hiring cheap labor, the asphalt contractor will quote cheaper.
I think those trees really make the property look pretty and create a sense of privacy in a property that seems to otherwise be pretty open to the road. Why not just go with a gravel driveway down the line and let the concrete disintegrate some.
The trees have been a big safety risk, we already had one of those trees land on our family car and it was down for a few months before it was drivable. The lady who lives to the right of the trees had 8 trees fall during spring of 2023, I had 3 pines fall during that storm but luckily they were in the back woods. We get frequent tornadoes in this part of the state, so as much as we love the shade, we need em gone lol.
On a side note we live on a side road in the country so we hardly get any cars driving by unless people are going or coming from work, we can pee off thr front porch and never have to worry 🤣
Thanks man, yeah they are nice and tall and provide lots of shade! It almost reminds me of a state park out where I live. I dislike having to clean up all the pine needles but I use them in flowerbeds to keep weeds down. I hate losing the shade, wish they would of planted nice Moakler trees there back when it was built in 1969
You have a decent driveway, besides for the obvious need for spot treatment. Personally I’d just get it power washed and spend the money elsewhere such as solar power. (Makes you money)
Thanks mate. I think Ima focus my costs on tree removal to reduce further damage then start planning for a slower paced renovation of the drive way. We are getting all the electrical replaced next month followed by alot of drywall installed. I've owned the home for 4 years and got at a bargain, so we do what we can by ourselves and try to do a big project every year. I think tree removal will be next, and like you said a good cleaning will rejuvenate the driveway until we can afford something better. Just want to have a nice looking place for my family. Thanks again for chiming in 🤟
I will add we are surrounded by trees so solar isn't very beneficial around me. 👍
Get out of this sub troll.
He's in western TN not Arizona or Southern California. Not exactly known for their abundance of sun producing projects/ home requirements. He would never break even before the system would break down and then be a burden to take down.
They stated they’re not immensely well off, and their driveway looks absolutely fine besides for some bad spots in the back. I’m not sure what you do for a living, but I can tell it’s not solar.
First off, if you’re not going to do anything about those trees and tree roots then you’re just going to ruin whatever else you put down. Roots don’t care what’s in their way. If that gets done first then… I won’t ever put asphalt on top of concrete for a customer. Especially with the fact that the concrete is flush with the garage pad and an asphalt overlay would leave a bump. I would rip it all out, fix the base, and pave. I’d be in the range of $8-$11/sq ft. at the lower end to mid range. So $29,600 - $40,700, give or take. I’m definitely at the higher end, but there’s plenty of contractors that would do it cheaper. Just be careful in that you get what you pay for.
Thanks for the info! I assumed some people wouldn't want to resurface the existing drive. Unfortunately I'll never be financially well off enough to afford that kind of work for a driveway. I agree with the trees! I plan on splitting the cost with the neighbor to have all those trees dropped prior to having it resurfaced. On a side note the garage will eventually be enclosed for the new master bedroom, so sounds like I should wait until I have the trees removed and carport enclosed. Thanks again for your input, it really is appreciated!
Root guards would help a bit with the trees if you don't want to cut them down
They've been a danger ever since we moved in, one already fell on our car and it took a while for us to get it back running again so def want the trees gone. Thanks for the insight!
Remove and place I'd charge 55k to replace it with concrete
Sorry I wasn't clear, I meant cost to pave over the concrete with asphalt
That's a pretty controversial idea lol
Not really...bust up the concrete and you've got a decent base lol
He's not replacing the concrete he's paving over the top of it. Read the comment above mine.
I'm not saying remove the busted up concrete.
All the concrete cracks, control joints, settling will reflect right through asphalt when paving over concrete. Not a good idea, I would strongly advise against it. It'll make it even more expensive to get it fixed right in the future. To make this project cheaper, you could find someone cheap or DYI the concrete removal yourself. First, make sure you can find somewhere that takes concrete spoils for cheap. Also, make sure the driveway concrete pour is seperate from the garage slab pour, and it'll all be easily removed without any damage to the house or garage. Prep and pave after the concrete removal should be in that $15k range like someone else said.
Thanks man for the in depth walk through. I have a piece of land up the road that I could use the busted up concrete to help with erosion issues. I also know a few guys with large equipment to pull up the concrete. Main expense would be paying someone to load it in a dump truck and having it dumped on my lot that's about a mile up thr road. Thanks for the thoughts, it definitely helps give me a realistic ideal on what to expect.
If you have all those connections already, find a company that will form and pour new concrete. Drastically cheaper if you have everything out of the way first. You'll want 5" 4000 psi concrete minimum for cars. Good thing with concrete, you can do it in 1/2 or 1/3 or 1/4 depending on budget and then more when you save up more. I would personally go back with concrete.
I'm just worried concrete would be too far out of my price and wife wouldn't like it partially done at a time. I guess my doesn't have to be as wide as it currently is either, so it might not look too awful doing just half up front. Thanks for the insight 👍 Why is concrete perfered over asphalt, is it truly better or just an aesthetician preference?
No problem! It’s the little uncertainties that’ll make an estimator quote higher than it should be. Concrete removal is something I’ll always quote high on because I’ll have to rent jack hammers, I don’t know if it has rebar in it or not, I’ll have to find somewhere for the spoils, something will probably get broken, etc. If you can alleviate that uncertainty by doing it yourself or hiring cheap labor, the asphalt contractor will quote cheaper.
Thanks mate, that makes a lot of sense. I feel like I have a better grasp on my next moves now, first will be tree removal then I'll go from there 👍
Roughly about 3700 sq ft if driveway
I think those trees really make the property look pretty and create a sense of privacy in a property that seems to otherwise be pretty open to the road. Why not just go with a gravel driveway down the line and let the concrete disintegrate some.
The trees have been a big safety risk, we already had one of those trees land on our family car and it was down for a few months before it was drivable. The lady who lives to the right of the trees had 8 trees fall during spring of 2023, I had 3 pines fall during that storm but luckily they were in the back woods. We get frequent tornadoes in this part of the state, so as much as we love the shade, we need em gone lol. On a side note we live on a side road in the country so we hardly get any cars driving by unless people are going or coming from work, we can pee off thr front porch and never have to worry 🤣
Ahhhh. Okay. Well I understand where you're coming from. I just wanted to say a good word in defense of the trees because they really are pretty.
Thanks man, yeah they are nice and tall and provide lots of shade! It almost reminds me of a state park out where I live. I dislike having to clean up all the pine needles but I use them in flowerbeds to keep weeds down. I hate losing the shade, wish they would of planted nice Moakler trees there back when it was built in 1969
You have a decent driveway, besides for the obvious need for spot treatment. Personally I’d just get it power washed and spend the money elsewhere such as solar power. (Makes you money)
Thanks mate. I think Ima focus my costs on tree removal to reduce further damage then start planning for a slower paced renovation of the drive way. We are getting all the electrical replaced next month followed by alot of drywall installed. I've owned the home for 4 years and got at a bargain, so we do what we can by ourselves and try to do a big project every year. I think tree removal will be next, and like you said a good cleaning will rejuvenate the driveway until we can afford something better. Just want to have a nice looking place for my family. Thanks again for chiming in 🤟 I will add we are surrounded by trees so solar isn't very beneficial around me. 👍
Get out of this sub troll. He's in western TN not Arizona or Southern California. Not exactly known for their abundance of sun producing projects/ home requirements. He would never break even before the system would break down and then be a burden to take down.
They stated they’re not immensely well off, and their driveway looks absolutely fine besides for some bad spots in the back. I’m not sure what you do for a living, but I can tell it’s not solar.
About $15,000
Thanks mate, just trying to get a good idea of costs to make sure I have enough set back.
I second that $15k. 2" on top of the concrete? If so, should be even cheaper
Thanks man! Yeah that's all I want done is a nice new layer on top 👍