A new concrete driveway in Metro Detroit starts around $8.50 per square foot for a standard broom finish on a remove-and-replace project over 600 square feet — including tear-out and haul-away. Decorative finishes cost more. Below is what actually moves that number, and how to get a price for your exact driveway.
The short answer
For a typical two-car driveway (roughly 600 square feet), a broom-finish replacement starts in the low five figures. Exposed aggregate and stamped finishes add to that. The only way to get an exact figure is a measure of your driveway — but the factors below tell you where your project will land.
What drives the price of a concrete driveway
1. Size (square footage)
Concrete is priced largely by the square foot, so the bigger the driveway, the higher the total — though the per-foot rate often improves on larger pours. A single-car driveway might be 300–400 sq ft; a standard two-car runs 600 sq ft or more; a long or side-by-side drive can push well past that.
2. The finish you choose
This is the biggest swing in price. A broom finish is the most affordable and the workhorse of Michigan driveways. Exposed aggregate — the textured, natural-stone look — costs a few dollars more per foot and adds grip and curb appeal. Stamped concrete, which mimics brick or stone with color and pattern, is the premium option and prices highest. We break the finishes down in our finish comparison guide.
3. Tear-out and haul-away
If you're replacing an existing driveway, removing and disposing of the old slab is part of the job. Our starting rate already includes it — but if a quote you're comparing leaves it out, that's a real cost being hidden.
4. Thickness, reinforcement and base prep
A driveway poured on a poorly compacted base will crack and heave no matter how good the concrete looks on day one. Proper sub-base preparation, the right thickness for the loads your driveway carries, and joint placement all factor into the price — and they're exactly where a cheap quote cuts corners.
5. Site access and drainage
Tight access, the need to re-grade for drainage, or removing obstacles can add labor. Getting water to run off the slab instead of pooling is part of a driveway that lasts through Michigan freeze-thaw.
Why the cheapest quote often costs the most
The parts of a driveway that fail first — cracking, heaving, spalling — almost always trace back to base prep and finishing, the invisible steps. A lowball quote usually means thinner concrete, less prep, or skipped reinforcement. In a freeze-thaw climate like Michigan's, that shows up within a few winters. Spending a bit more on proper prep is what makes a driveway last decades instead of years.
How to get an exact price
Every driveway is different, so a real number needs your dimensions and a look at the site. Run your measurements through our instant online estimator for a ballpark in seconds, then book a free on-site estimate and we'll confirm it — no pressure, no obligation. We serve Canton, Novi, Dearborn and the rest of Metro Detroit within a 30-mile radius of Livonia.
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