How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost in Garland, TX?
Garland Elite Concrete answers the driveway cost question for Garland, Texas, with published figures: in 2026 pricing, the average concrete driveway in Dallas comes to $6,598, with most projects between $2,784 and $14,950. The U.S. Census Bureau counts almost all of Garland in Dallas County, so Dallas prices are the closest local numbers, and national figures are marked as national.
Below are prices by size and finish, the lines that push a quote up, the City permit, how a patio compares and what a yard of concrete costs. Every figure is a published average, not a quote. A real price for concrete driveway installation and replacement depends on the site, which is why an estimate starts with a look at it.
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Concrete driveway cost by size
Priced by size, 2026 Dallas driveway figures run below national ones: a 24-by-24-foot driveway averages $4,300 in Dallas, against $6,600 nationally. Per square foot, size-priced driveway projects in Dallas run $5 to $10, with concrete pros charging $35 to $60 an hour per worker.
Across the country, 2026 driveway prices run $6 to $15 per square foot, or $2,400 to $8,600 for an average two-car driveway, split into labor at $3 to $7 and materials at $3 to $8 per square foot. Larger driveways cost more in total but often less per square foot, because of economies of scale.
Cost by finish
National prices by finish run like this: plain gray concrete at $6 to $10 per square foot; basic finishes such as a single-color stain, a broom finish or exposed aggregate at $10 to $15; a stamped pattern in two or three colors at $15 to $20; and high-end custom work at $20 to $25 and up.
- 10 × 20 ft (200 sq ft)
- $1,000–$2,000
- 12 × 24 ft (288 sq ft)
- $1,450–$2,900
- 20 × 20 ft (400 sq ft)
- $2,000–$4,000
- 24 × 24 ft (576 sq ft)
- $2,900–$5,800
- 24 × 36 ft (864 sq ft)
- $4,300–$8,600
Typical Dallas prices by driveway size, 2026. Averages, not a quote.
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(945) 441-5958What pushes a driveway price up or down
Size and finish set the base. These are the other lines that move a driveway quote, with the typical figure for each.
Thickness and reinforcement
Garland sets the minimum. The City's Building Inspection department says front- and side-yard driveways must be reinforced concrete or concrete pavers, and a concrete driveway must be 4 inches thick with Number 3 rebar placed 18 inches on center on rebar chairs. Going thicker costs more: nationally, a standard 4-inch driveway runs $6 to $15 per square foot and a 6-inch driveway, recommended for heavy vehicles, $8 to $20, and steel rebar adds $1 to $3 per square foot. The Tennessee Concrete Association estimates that going from 4 to 5 inches adds about 20% to the concrete cost but raises the driveway's load-carrying capacity by nearly 50%.
Taking out the old driveway
On a replacement, tear-out is its own line. In Dallas, demolishing an existing driveway adds $1.10 to $1.80 per square foot, averaging $250 to $3,200. Nationally, removing an old driveway runs $2 to $6 per square foot.
Clay soil and site prep
Around Dallas, the expansive clay soils drive site-prep costs: grading and leveling run $1 to $2 per square foot, and soil stabilization can add $2 to $4. Garland sits on the same kind of ground. The most common soil mapped in the city in the USDA's Dallas County soil survey is Houston Black clay, which the survey rates "Very limited" for concrete driveways and sidewalks because of its high shrink-swell.
Shape, access and season
A curved or circular driveway costs more than a simple one. Curved edges take more forming labor than straight ones, and extensive grading, retaining walls or removing stumps, trees or existing pavement also add to the bill. Timing matters as well: North Texas concrete contractors are busiest in spring and fall, peak-season or rush work can carry a 10% to 20% premium in 2026 Dallas pricing, and scheduling from late November through February can reduce labor costs.
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(945) 441-5958Garland permit costs for a new driveway
Garland requires a permit to pour a new driveway or widen an existing one. According to the City's Building Inspection department, the driveway permit costs $88: $70 plus an $18 processing fee. The approach, the part of the driveway in the City right-of-way at the curb, needs its own Approach Permit, which the Transportation Department reviews. Its fee is set by the City, so confirm the current amount with Building Inspection at 972-205-2300 before you budget.
Two City limits also shape how big the job can be. A driveway may not cover more than 50% of the yard, or 65% for a circular driveway with two approaches, and the City's Technical Standards Manual sets single-family driveway widths at the property line at 10 feet minimum and 24 feet maximum where they meet a street. City approval doesn't replace any homeowners association approval your street needs.
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(945) 441-5958Concrete patio cost compared with a driveway
A concrete patio in Dallas costs $1,718 to $4,095 in 2026 figures, with most homeowners spending $2,854, and installation runs $4 to $13 per square foot. A 20-by-20 patio of 400 square feet runs $1,600 to $5,200 there, against $2,000 to $4,000 for a Dallas driveway of the same size.
Adding on to an existing patio costs about the same per foot as starting fresh. Nationally, a concrete patio extension costs $4 to $30 per square foot, the same as a new patio, and the added area still needs grading and a sand or gravel base below the concrete.
- Smooth or trowel finish
- $4–$12 / sq ft
- Broom finish
- $6–$13 / sq ft
- Exposed aggregate
- $7–$18 / sq ft
- Stained
- $8–$25 / sq ft
- Stamped
- $9–$30 / sq ft
Typical Dallas patio prices by finish, 2026. Averages, not a quote.
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(945) 441-5958Concrete cost per yard
For small pours and do-it-yourself jobs, the price of the concrete itself is the number to know. In Dallas, 2026 ready-mix prices are $125 to $155 per cubic yard for all-purpose concrete, $155 to $185 for high-strength and $175 to $200 for self-consolidating. Across the country, the average runs $119 to $147 per cubic yard with delivery up to 20 miles included; the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's own average is $108.
Nationally, a full 10-yard truckload with delivery costs $1,169 to $1,444, enough to pour a 20-by-24 driveway, and loads under 10 cubic yards carry a short-load charge of $53 per cubic yard. That 20-by-24 driveway takes 8.88 cubic yards, about $1,060 of concrete with delivery, and it's wise to add 5% to 10% for waste and spills. Once the concrete is mixed, the driver has about 90 minutes, or 300 turns of the truck's barrel, to deliver it before it starts to set.
The concrete is only part of a driveway bill: nationally, labor accounts for about half of a concrete driveway's total cost.
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(945) 441-5958Driveway cost questions
How much does a 20x40 concrete driveway cost?
A 20-by-40 driveway is 800 square feet. The closest size with 2026 Dallas prices is a 24-by-36 driveway of 864 square feet, at $4,300 to $8,600. Nationally, the same 24-by-36 driveway runs $6,900 to $13,000.
What is the average lifespan of a concrete driveway?
A quality concrete driveway should last 30 to 40 years with proper maintenance. There's a local caution, though: even a properly installed driveway, which might last that long in moderate conditions, often reaches its limit sooner in Dallas.
Is it cheaper to repair a driveway than to replace it?
It depends on how much is damaged. Concrete driveway repair in Dallas averages $1,693, with most jobs between $747 and $2,772. Once damage covers more than 25% of a driveway, resurfacing or replacement is more cost-effective, and replacement is worth considering for concrete driveways older than 25 years.
Does a driveway extension need a permit in Garland?
Yes. Garland requires a permit to widen an existing driveway: the same $88 driveway permit as a new one. Nationally, a driveway extension costs $1,900 on average, ranging from $800 to $3,000.
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