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How much does a concrete driveway cost in Charlotte, NC?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A concrete driveway costs $2,700 to $14,500 nationally, typical $6,400. We have no documented price index for Charlotte for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, not adjusted for this city

Low
$2,700
Typical
$6,400
High
$14,500

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Concrete driveway cost in Charlotte, NC

We have no documented price index for Charlotte for this job, so the table shows the US national range.

Concrete driveway cost in Charlotte, NC
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$2,700$6,400$14,500Per driveway: typical range of customer-reported projects (about $8 to $20 per sq ft) (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of a concrete driveway

  1. Size

    Concrete is priced by the square foot, typically $8 to $20.

  2. Concrete type and thickness

    Thicker slabs and stamped or colored concrete cost more.

  3. Removal of the old driveway

    Tear-out and haul-away add cost.

  4. Labor

    Labor is about half the bill.

  5. Add-ons

    Rebar, heating, aprons and sealing add cost.

Permits and what's included in Charlotte

Permit note

Many towns require a permit for a new driveway or apron and set rules for the apron at the street. Check local code before work starts.

Rules are set locally; confirm with Charlotte’s building department.

What’s usually included

  • Excavation and gravel base
  • Forms and reinforcement in the agreed spec
  • Pouring and finishing

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

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Top-ranked concrete contractors in Charlotte

The top 3 of 298 concrete contractors we rank for Charlotte, NC, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    H2NO! Waterproofing & Slab Lifting Pro's
    CR Score 645.0from 128 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Concrete Driveway Co. of Charlotte
    CR Score 634.7from 414 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Charlotte Concreters
    CR Score 625.0from 83 Google reviews

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Concrete driveway cost in Charlotte: questions

How much does a concrete driveway cost in Charlotte, NC?

A concrete driveway costs $2,700 to $14,500 nationally, typical $6,400. We have no documented price index for Charlotte for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Charlotte?

Many towns require a permit for a new driveway or apron and set rules for the apron at the street. Check local code before work starts. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Charlotte’s building department.

What affects the cost of a concrete driveway?

Size: concrete is priced by the square foot, typically $8 to $20. Concrete type and thickness: thicker slabs and stamped or colored concrete cost more. Removal of the old driveway: tear-out and haul-away add cost. Labor: labor is about half the bill.

How many concrete contractors serve Charlotte?

We rank 298 concrete contractors for Charlotte, NC by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

What is usually included in the price?

Excavation and gravel base; Forms and reinforcement in the agreed spec; Pouring and finishing. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Concrete driveway cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; apron note.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $2,700 to $14,500. Editorial policy

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