Concrete Driveway cost in Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights homeowners typically pay $3,400 – $9,200 for concrete driveway. Local labor and materials price 3% below the national average.
Sterling Heights average
$6,000
Typical low
$3,400
Typical high
$9,200
Per square foot
$6 – $17
Sample ZIP
What drives Sterling Heights pricing
Local labor
Licensed trade labor in Sterling Heights runs about 97% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits & code
Most Sterling Heights, MI projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate & conditions
Michigan weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Sterling Heights and why.
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Estimated project cost
$3,492 – $7,200
Most homeowners pay around $5,346
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Cost by material in Sterling Heights
Installed Sterling Heights pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Broom-finished concrete | $6 – $12 |
| Integral colored concrete | $8 – $14 |
| Exposed aggregate | $10 – $16 |
| Stamped concrete | $12 – $19 |
| Concrete pavers | $10 – $24 |
| Asphalt (for comparison) | $4 – $9 |
Where the money goes in Sterling Heights
A typical $6,000 Sterling Heights project, broken down by line item.
- Concrete and reinforcement38% · $2,280
- Labor34% · $2,040
- Base prep and grading17% · $1,020
- Demolition and disposal11% · $660
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Sterling Heights quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Remove old concrete
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Rebar reinforcement upgrade
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Sealing
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Apron or curb cut
Drainage channel
Heated driveway coils
Per square foot
Ways to save in Sterling Heights
- 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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