Driveway Replacement in Decatur, AL
When patching stops making sense: full tear-out, base correction, and a new slab built to outlast the one that failed.
Replace the Slab — and the Reason It Failed
Most Decatur driveways that need replacing didn't fail because concrete wears out. They failed because of what's underneath: poorly compacted clay, no base stone, or drainage that funnels water under the slab. A replacement that re-pours over the same failed base buys you five years, not thirty. Ours doesn't.
What full replacement includes
- Demolition & haul-off — the old slab broken out and hauled away; recycled where possible, never piled at your curb
- Base diagnosis & correction — we find why the old slab moved (settled clay, water path, roots) and fix that first
- Regrading & compaction — crushed aggregate compacted in lifts, grades reset for positive drainage
- Reinforced re-pour — 3,500–4,000 PSI mix, steel or fiber reinforcement, thickness matched to your vehicles
- Joint plan & curing — control joints on a layout, proper cure, and clear guidance on when to park on it
Signs you're past the repair line
- Cracking across more than about a quarter of the surface
- Sections settled at different heights (trip edges, pooling water)
- Scaling or spalling across large areas — the surface itself is failing
- Previous patches failing faster each time
If you're not sure which side of that line you're on, our repair service is the honest first look — we price repair and replacement side by side and let the numbers decide.
Upgrade while you're at it
Replacement day is the cheapest moment to change your driveway's footprint: widening for a third vehicle, adding a turnaround, or stepping up to an exposed aggregate or stamped border. Forming it now costs a fraction of adding it later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does driveway replacement cost in Decatur?
Tear-out and haul-off typically runs $2–$5 per square foot, plus $6–$12 per square foot for the new broom-finish slab — so a typical two-car driveway usually lands in the $5,000–$11,000 range depending on size, access, and base correction needed.
How long does replacement take?
Most residential replacements run 3–5 working days: demo and haul-off, base work, forming, pour, and finish. Add 7 days of cure time before parking on it.
Can you replace just the worst section?
Often, yes — if the rest of the slab is sound, we can cut out and re-pour failed panels and dowel the new work into the old. It won't color-match perfectly, but it costs far less than full replacement.
Ready to Retire That Driveway?
Free on-site assessment with replacement and repair priced side by side.
Call (256) 778-5495