How much do concrete driveways cost in San Francisco?

How much do concrete driveways cost in San Francisco?

Most driveway replacements in San Francisco come in between $15 and $30 per square foot. The spread comes from four things: how much demolition the old slab needs, how easy the site is to reach, how steep the lot is, and the finish you choose.

Hills are the big one here. On a steep approach, like many blocks in Pacific Heights, a driveway poured at one constant angle grounds out most cars, so short transition sections at the top and bottom have to be set before anything is poured. That work puts steep lots at the high end of the range. A broom finish, which also gives grip on a grade, costs less than exposed aggregate or stamped and colored concrete.

Two city details often surprise owners. The apron between the sidewalk and the curb sits in the public right-of-way and needs a Public Works permit to replace, and any new curb cut has its own permit. Drainage matters too: the slab should shed winter runoff to the street gutter, not toward the garage.

Not every cracked driveway needs a new pour. If the base is sound and the cracks are stable, repair or leveling can buy years for a fraction of the cost.

San Francisco Concrete Contractors offers free on-site estimates with a written price. (415) 687-3728