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How much does a concrete driveway cost in Santa Barbara, CA?

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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, CA

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

Concrete driveway cost in Santa Barbara, CA
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 Santa Barbara

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 Santa Barbara’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 Santa Barbara

The top 3 of 31 concrete contractors we rank for Santa Barbara, CA, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    My Back Yard Contractor
    CR Score 664.8from 73 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Santa Barbara Concrete Contractors
    CR Score 614.6from 17 Google reviews
  3. #3
    54concrete
    CR Score 605.0from 8 Google reviews

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Concrete driveway cost in Santa Barbara: questions

How much does a concrete driveway cost in Santa Barbara, CA?

A concrete driveway costs $2,700 to $14,500 nationally, typical $6,400. We have no documented price index for Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

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 Santa Barbara’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 Santa Barbara?

We rank 31 concrete contractors for Santa Barbara, CA 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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