Concrete Driveway cost in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach homeowners typically pay $4,250 – $11,600 for concrete driveway. Local labor and materials price 22% above the national average.
Long Beach average
$7,550
Typical low
$4,250
Typical high
$11,600
Per square foot
$7 – $22
Sample ZIP
90802
What drives Long Beach pricing
Local labor
Long Beach pricing tracks greater LA with a small coastal premium.
Permits & code
City permits required for exterior alterations; coastal zone triggers extra review.
Climate & conditions
Salt air shortens the life of untreated metal and paint.
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Estimated project cost
$4,392 – $9,000
Most homeowners pay around $6,696
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Cost by material in Long Beach
Installed Long Beach pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Broom-finished concrete | $7 – $15 |
| Integral colored concrete | $10 – $17 |
| Exposed aggregate | $12 – $20 |
| Stamped concrete | $15 – $24 |
| Concrete pavers | $12 – $31 |
| Asphalt (for comparison) | $5 – $11 |
Where the money goes in Long Beach
A typical $7,550 Long Beach project, broken down by line item.
- Concrete and reinforcement38% · $2,869
- Labor34% · $2,567
- Base prep and grading17% · $1,284
- Demolition and disposal11% · $831
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Long Beach quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Remove old concrete
Per square foot
Rebar reinforcement upgrade
Per square foot
Sealing
Per square foot
Apron or curb cut
Drainage channel
Heated driveway coils
Per square foot
Ways to save in Long Beach
- Stay with a 4-inch broom finish and spend the savings on proper base prep.
- Keep the driveway rectangular; curves and borders add forming labor.
- Combine your pour with a neighbor to share the truck and crew mobilization.
- Pour in spring or fall — summer schedules are booked and priced higher.
- Resurface rather than replace if the slab is structurally sound.
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