Concrete Driveways

Your driveway is one of the first things people notice about your property. It needs to handle daily traffic, support the weight of your vehicles, and stand up to weather conditions year after year. Concrete driveways offer a combination of strength, durability, and value that makes them a smart choice for homeowners throughout St. George and Southern Utah.

Unlike asphalt that softens in summer heat or gravel that shifts and requires constant maintenance, a properly installed concrete driveway stays solid and reliable. You will not deal with potholes that need patching every few years or loose materials that scatter across your yard. Concrete gives you a smooth, stable surface that holds up to heavy vehicles without cracking or settling when the work is done right.

Here at STC St George Concrete, we focus on building driveways that last. That means proper site preparation, correct concrete mix for our local climate, and attention to details like expansion joints and drainage. We have installed hundreds of driveways in the area, and we understand what it takes to create a surface that performs well for decades, not just a few years.

What to Expect During Installation

When you hire us to install your new concrete driveway, we start by removing any existing surface and excavating to the proper depth. This step is critical because your driveway needs a solid foundation to prevent settling and cracking later. We check the soil conditions and add a compacted base layer of gravel that provides stable support and helps with drainage.

Next, we build sturdy forms that define the edges of your driveway and set the proper slope for water runoff. Good drainage prevents water from pooling on the surface or flowing toward your garage. We install reinforcement such as rebar or wire mesh to add strength, especially important for driveways that will support heavier vehicles like trucks or RVs.

The Concrete Pour and Finishing

On pour day, we use quality concrete mixed to the right specifications for our climate. The mix design matters because concrete that is too wet can crack as it dries, while concrete that is too dry becomes difficult to work and may not achieve full strength. We pour, spread, and level the concrete carefully to create an even surface with the correct slope.

After the concrete is placed, we use professional finishing techniques to create the surface texture you want. We can provide a smooth finish, a broom finish for better traction, or incorporate decorative stamped patterns if you prefer something more distinctive. Finally, we cut control joints at strategic locations to guide any minor cracking that occurs as the concrete naturally expands and contracts.

Key Installation Steps

• Site excavation and removal of old surface material
• Compacted gravel base for stability and drainage
• Precise forming and grade setup for proper water flow
• Steel reinforcement placement for added strength
• Quality concrete pour with proper mix specifications
• Professional finishing and texturing techniques
• Strategic control joint cutting to manage cracking
• Proper curing process for maximum strength development

Southern Utah presents unique conditions that affect concrete performance. Our hot summers mean concrete surfaces can reach very high temperatures, while occasional freezing in winter creates expansion and contraction cycles. The soil in many areas around St. George contains clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which can cause movement beneath your driveway.

We account for these factors in every driveway we build. That includes using the right concrete mix with appropriate air entrainment for freeze-thaw resistance, ensuring adequate base depth and compaction to minimize settling, and placing expansion joints where needed to accommodate thermal movement. These details might seem small, but they make the difference between a driveway that lasts for decades and one that develops problems within a few years.

Because we work exclusively in this area, we know which techniques work best for local conditions. We understand how the soil behaves, what concrete specifications perform well in our climate, and how to handle drainage in areas with heavy monsoon rains. This local knowledge helps us avoid the common mistakes that lead to premature driveway failure.