Concrete Driveway cost in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem homeowners typically pay $3,300 – $8,950 for concrete driveway. Local labor and materials price 6% below the national average.
Winston-Salem average
$5,850
Typical low
$3,300
Typical high
$8,950
Per square foot
$6 – $17
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What drives Winston-Salem pricing
Local labor
Licensed trade labor in Winston-Salem runs about 94% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits & code
Most Winston-Salem, NC projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate & conditions
North Carolina weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Winston-Salem and why.
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Estimated project cost
$3,384 – $6,600
Most homeowners pay around $4,992
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Cost by material in Winston-Salem
Installed Winston-Salem pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Broom-finished concrete | $6 – $11 |
| Integral colored concrete | $8 – $13 |
| Exposed aggregate | $9 – $15 |
| Stamped concrete | $11 – $19 |
| Concrete pavers | $9 – $24 |
| Asphalt (for comparison) | $4 – $8 |
Where the money goes in Winston-Salem
A typical $5,850 Winston-Salem project, broken down by line item.
- Concrete and reinforcement38% · $2,223
- Labor34% · $1,989
- Base prep and grading17% · $995
- Demolition and disposal11% · $644
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Winston-Salem quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Remove old concrete
Per square foot
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 Winston-Salem
- 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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