Outdoor
Driveway Replacement: Cost, Permits & Timeline
Tearing out and replacing a residential driveway in concrete, pavers or asphalt.
Model reviewed August 2026
Typical cost
$8,600
$4,200 – $19,000
per sq ft of driveway
$6 – $22
Permit
Usually
$80 – $350
Timeline
2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure
2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure, 2-5 weeks total
Do you need a permit for driveway replacement?
Usually yes
Driveway Replacement is permitted and inspected work in most jurisdictions. Typical fees run $80 to $350. Homeowners can usually pull an owner-builder permit on a home they own and occupy.
What drives the cost
- Square footage and thickness
- Concrete versus pavers versus asphalt
- Demolition and haul-off of the old surface
- Base preparation and drainage
- Apron work in the public right-of-way
Permit, inspections and documents
| Permit status | usually required |
|---|---|
| Typical permit fee | $80 – $350 |
| Licensed contractor required | Not always |
| Owner-builder allowed | Yes, on owner-occupied homes |
| Inspections | Form / subgrade inspection, Final inspection |
| Timeline | 2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure, 2-5 weeks total |
| DIY difficulty | 4/5 difficulty |
Documents typically required
- • Permit application
- • Site plan with dimensions and impervious area
- • Right-of-way permit for apron work
Driveway Replacement cost by city
Local labor and material pricing applied to the national baseline.
| City | Typical range | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $7,100 – $31,900 | +68% |
| Los Angeles | $5,900 – $26,800 | +41% |
| Miami | $5,300 – $24,100 | +27% |
| Chicago | $5,300 – $24,000 | +26% |
| Phoenix | $4,300 – $19,700 | +3% |
| Dallas | $4,200 – $19,100 | 0% |
| Houston | $4,200 – $19,100 | 0% |
| Tampa | $4,500 – $20,400 | +8% |
| Denver | $4,800 – $21,900 | +15% |
| Orlando | $4,400 – $19,700 | +4% |
| Atlanta | $4,200 – $19,200 | +1% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $5,100 – $23,200 | +22% |
Driveway Replacement across the country
National pricing, state-by-state pricing, and the tools behind both.
Frequently asked questions
How long does driveway replacement take?
2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure, 2-5 weeks total. Permit review and inspection scheduling are usually the largest source of variation.
What changes the price the most?
The largest cost drivers are square footage and thickness; concrete versus pavers versus asphalt; demolition and haul-off of the old surface.
Sources
Sources & verification
Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.