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Driveway work in Concord runs into two enemies more than anything else: expansive clay soil and triple-digit summer heat. A paver driveway in Concord typically runs $7,000 to $18,000, while a poured concrete driveway usually lands between $4,500 and $12,000, and we can often start within a week or two depending on the season. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll send someone who knows exactly what your street deals with, not a sales rep reading from a script.
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and the reason we get called back to Concord neighborhoods year after year is simple: we pull permits, we put every price change in writing, and we don’t disappear when the job’s done. If you live near Monument Boulevard or up toward the hills off Clayton Road, you’ve probably seen our trucks. We’re around. That matters when you’re spending five figures on a driveway.
For the full scope of how we approach this work, see our Driveway & Pavers service page.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Concord’s Preferred Driveway & Pavers Company
We’ve been doing Driveway & Pavers in Concord long enough to know which neighborhoods sit on the worst of the Diablo Valley clay. The tracts east of I-680, the ranch homes clustered around Highway 4, the newer pockets off Ygnacio Valley Road, they all behave a little differently under a concrete slab. A crew that’s only poured driveways in coastal cities learns that the hard way. Our crews learned it years ago and plan for it from day one.
Every job gets a written change order before anything changes. No surprise invoices. No “we discovered a problem” phone call followed by a bigger number. Tom’s name, address, and license number are published, and you’re welcome to look us up before you sign anything. We would too.
We also carry a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every contract. If something isn’t right, Tom comes back. One call.
And if your driveway project turns into something bigger, like reworking the front entry or adding covered parking that needs permits, we handle that scope too. Many Concord homeowners use us for Home Additions & ADU in Concord when a driveway replacement reveals bigger site-prep questions.
Our Driveway & Pavers Services in Concord
Paver Driveways
Paver driveways hold up well in Concord if the base is done right. The clay underneath expands when it rains and contracts through the dry months, so we over-excavate and build a proper aggregate base with edge restraint. We work with Belgard, Techo-Bloc, and Cambridge Pavers regularly. A paver driveway also drains better than a solid slab, which helps on flat lots in the 94519 and 94520 zip codes where pooling water is common in winter.
Concrete Driveways & Concrete Work
Concrete in Concord needs the right mix and the right joints. The summer heat can cure a slab too fast and create surface cracking if a crew isn’t paying attention. We do stamped concrete driveways, broom-finish standard pours, and full tear-out and replacement. Expect $4,500 to $12,000 for a typical two-car driveway replacement in Concord, depending on square footage and access.
Asphalt Driveways & Resurfacing
For longer driveways and rural-style lots in the eastern stretches of Concord, asphalt often makes more sense on the budget. A full asphalt driveway here runs $3,500 to $9,000. We also handle resurfacing when the base is still sound but the top layer has oxidized and cracked. On hot days, fresh asphalt in the Diablo Valley needs proper rolling and cooling time, and we schedule around the heat, not against it.
Driveway Repair & Replacement
Cracks, sunken sections, root damage from mature trees off Treat Boulevard, all of it shows up in Concord’s aging tract homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s. Small repairs sometimes make sense. Full replacement usually starts around $5,000 and can reach $14,000 if we need to address failed base material or drainage. We’ll tell you honestly which route is worth your money.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Concord
We install and service pavers from Techo-Bloc, Cambridge Pavers, and Oldcastle, and we use Quikrete products for concrete work when appropriate. These are brands you can look up yourself, not mystery material off the back of a van. Because we’re working in Concord regularly, we can usually get the specific paver style or color you want without waiting on a special order from the East Coast.
Common Driveway & Pavers Problems We See in Concord Homes
- Clay-driven slab movement. Concord’s native Montmorillonite clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That cycle pushes concrete slabs up in winter and drops them in summer, which is why a driveway that looked fine in February can show a new crack by August.
- Heat-related surface damage. Summer days over 100°F are normal here, and they bake asphalt until it turns brittle and gray. Paver joints also widen in extreme heat unless the sand is compacted and maintained properly.
- Root lifting from mature trees. Many Concord neighborhoods off Clayton Road and around Baldwin Park have big, established trees that push roots under old concrete. We see lifted panels and trip hazards regularly.
- Poor drainage on flat lots. The older tracts around Monument Boulevard are famously flat. Without proper slope and channel drainage, water sits against the driveway edge and undercuts the base over time.
Pricing for Driveway & Pavers in Concord, CA
Here’s what we quote for common jobs in Concord:
- Paver driveway installation: $7,000-$18,000
- Concrete driveway installation: $4,500-$12,000
- Asphalt driveway paving: $3,500-$9,000
- Driveway replacement: $5,000-$14,000
- Driveway sealing: $250-$700
- Paver patio installation: $3,500-$11,000
What moves the number is base condition, square footage, paver choice, and access for equipment. We give you a written line-item estimate before we start, and if anything changes, you get a written change order first. No allowances that “aren’t on paper.” Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come out to measure and quote. The estimate is free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Concord
We regularly work with homeowners in Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Centre, Waldon, and Walnut Creek. If you’re just over the city line, the same crews, the same pricing structure, and the same written guarantees apply. Most of our Concord jobs are scheduled from our Bay Area office, and we group nearby work to keep trip charges at zero inside the county.
Serving Concord, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Concord area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Driveway & Pavers in Concord
We can usually get someone out to your Concord property within a few business days, and we don’t charge a trip fee anywhere inside Contra Costa County. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll schedule a time that works for you.
Yes, we work across 94518, 94519, 94520, and 94529, including neighborhoods near Monument Boulevard, Clayton Road, Ygnacio Valley Road, and the flatlands east of I-680. If you’re in Concord, we’ll come take a look.
Costs in Concord are comparable to Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, usually within $500 to $1,000 on most projects. What changes the price more than geography is your soil condition and access. Homes on the older clay-heavy tracts sometimes need deeper excavation, which adds labor. We quote it honestly up front.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise covers workmanship on every driveway and paver job. If something’s not right within that window, call Tom directly and he’ll come back. Beyond that, we’ll always talk through what we’re seeing and give you straight answers about whether a repair is covered or what it would cost.
When the scope needs a permit, we pull it and we meet the inspector. A lot of homeowners in Concord have been burned by contractors who said permits were optional. They’re not, and the permit inspector works for you, not for us. We like having him there.
If you’re also thinking about redoing the garage or the approach to the house while the driveway is torn up, plenty of Concord homeowners bundle that with Kitchen Remodeling in Concord down the road. We handle that too, but the driveway comes first if that’s what’s failing.
Get Your Free Driveway Estimate in Concord
We keep this simple. You call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, and we schedule a time to walk your driveway with you. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews that show up. Every price change in writing. Every permit pulled. Every job backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re in Concord and you’re tired of contractors who talk big and deliver surprises, give us a call.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Concord and the surrounding East Bay since 1998.