How much does concrete driveway cost in Santa Monica?

Most Santa Monica projects land between $4,850 – $13,100, with an average near $8,550. Local crews quote roughly $8 – $25 per square foot.

What is included in the Santa Monica price per square foot?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Concrete Driveway cost per square foot in Santa Monica

Concrete Driveway cost per square foot in Santa Monica, California in 2026.

Low

$4,850

Average

$8,550

High

$13,100

Santa Monica crews quote about $8 – $25 per square foot.

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What drives concrete driveway prices in Santa Monica

Local labor, permitting and climate move Santa Monica prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Licensed Santa Monica contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 38% above the national labor average. Demand in the Los Angeles market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Santa Monica follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Santa Monica building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Seismic bracing and soft-story retrofit rules apply to many older LA-area properties, and hillside lots trigger extra geotechnical review.

Climate

Santa Monica sits in a warm Mediterranean climate with intense summer sun, so expect UV-stable, heat-tolerant materials and shaded scheduling in peak summer.

Santa Monica unit pricing by material

Broom-finished concrete$8 – $17

Integral colored concrete$11 – $19

Exposed aggregate$14 – $22

Stamped concrete$17 – $28

Concrete pavers$14 – $35

Asphalt (for comparison)$6 – $12

Ways to lower your Santa Monica price

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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