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Concrete Driveway cost in Ontario, CA

Ontario homeowners typically pay $3,700 – $10,000 for concrete driveway. Local labor and materials price 5% above the national average.

Ontario average

$6,500

Typical low

$3,700

Typical high

$10,000

Per square foot

$6 – $19

Sample ZIP

91761

What drives Ontario pricing

Local labor

Licensed Ontario contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 5% above the national labor average. Demand in the Inland Empire market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits & code

Ontario follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Ontario building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Inland Empire jurisdictions add high-wind and fire-hardening requirements in foothill zones.

Climate & conditions

Ontario sits in a hot, dry inland climate with Santa Ana wind events, so expect wind-rated fasteners, fire-resistant materials and heat-tolerant finishes.

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600 square feet

Estimated project cost

$3,780 $7,800

Most homeowners pay around $5,790

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Cost by material in Ontario

Installed Ontario pricing per square foot.

OptionInstalled cost
Broom-finished concrete$6 – $13
Integral colored concrete$8 – $15
Exposed aggregate$11 – $17
Stamped concrete$13 – $21
Concrete pavers$11 – $26
Asphalt (for comparison)$4 – $9

Where the money goes in Ontario

A typical $6,500 Ontario project, broken down by line item.

  • Concrete and reinforcement38% · $2,470
  • Labor34% · $2,210
  • Base prep and grading17% · $1,105
  • Demolition and disposal11% · $715

Common add-ons

Extras that show up on Ontario quotes but rarely in the headline price.

Remove old concrete

Per square foot

$2 – $6

Rebar reinforcement upgrade

Per square foot

$1 – $2

Sealing

Per square foot

$1 – $2

Apron or curb cut

$525 – $2,650

Drainage channel

$630 – $2,650

Heated driveway coils

Per square foot

$13 – $26

Ways to save in Ontario

  • 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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