Concrete Driveways in Wilmington, NC

Tear-out, grading and a reinforced pour that handles trucks, heat and heavy summer rain — with curb appeal to match.

Your driveway is the first thing people see and the hardest-working slab on your property. We remove the old asphalt, gravel or cracked concrete, correct the grade so water drains to the street — not your garage — and pour a reinforced slab sized for the vehicles you actually park on it.

Wilmington sits on sandy, fast-draining soil with a high water table in many neighborhoods. We compact the base in lifts, use 3,500–4,000 PSI mixes, and saw-cut control joints the same day so cracking happens where we plan it, not across the middle of your driveway.

Typical price range $13–$16 / sq ft · Lifespan: 30+ years Stamped driveways priced as stamped concrete.

What you get

Driveway replacement

Full tear-out and haul-off of old asphalt, gravel or broken concrete.

Engineered thickness

4" for cars, 5"+ with rebar for trucks, RVs and boat trailers.

Drainage done right

Graded slope and transitions to the garage, sidewalk and street apron.

Finish options

Broom finish, exposed aggregate, decorative stamped borders or fully stamped.

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Quality

Not the cheapest bid. The one you won’t have to redo.

A cheap slab costs less on day one and more every year after — cracks, sinking, fading color. Here is what every MJ project includes that a low bid usually skips.

	Typical low bid	The MJ standard
Base	Poured on whatever dirt is there	Excavated, graveled and compacted in lifts
Thickness	3–3.5" to save material	4" patios, 5–6" with rebar for heavy vehicles
Reinforcement	None, or fiber only	Wire mesh or rebar + fiber, sized to the load
Concrete mix	Cheapest available	3,500–4,000 PSI, air-entrained for the coast
Control joints	Too few, or cut too late	Planned into the layout and cut the same day
Sealer	Optional or watered down	UV-stable sealer with anti-slip grit included
Supervision	Crew without the owner	Juan on every pour
Quote	One number, extras later	Line-item and in writing, no surprises

Process

How a project runs

Free estimate
We visit, measure, talk design and leave you a written quote.
Design & schedule
Pattern, color and layout finalized; permits handled if needed.
Prep & pour
Excavation, base, forms, reinforcement — then the pour and finish.
Seal & walk-through
Cut joints, cure, seal and a final walk-through with you.

FAQ

Common questions: Concrete Driveways

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Wilmington?

Standard broom-finish concrete driveways run about $13–$16 per square foot including tear-out of a typical existing driveway. A 2-car driveway of 600 sq ft is roughly $7,800–$9,600.

How soon can I drive on a new concrete driveway?

You can walk on it after 24–48 hours and drive a car on it after 7 days. Wait about 28 days before parking heavy trucks or trailers.

Do I need a permit for a driveway in Wilmington or New Hanover County?

Work in the public right-of-way, like a new curb cut or street apron, usually needs a permit from the City of Wilmington, the county or NCDOT. We tell you upfront what applies to your address.