Material decision card
Poured Concrete Driveway
Poured slab over compacted base. Long-lived and low maintenance; cracks are cosmetic until they telegraph a base failure, and spot repairs never match color.
Verified August 2026
Is poured concrete driveway worth it?
25–40 year service life
Best for: The default driveway in warm climates. Maintenance is low and durability rates 4/5.
Decision card
| Service life | 25–40 years |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Low |
| Durability | 4 / 5 |
| DIY difficulty | 4 / 5 (5 = hardest) |
| Warranty | 1-5 year workmanship typical |
| Relative installed cost | 100% of the typical job |
Climate suitability
Only the exposures that actually change this material's performance.
Handles well: Cooling load / heat exposure
Handles well: Annual rainfall
Shortens its life: Freeze-thaw cycles