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Concrete Driveways in Ocala, FL
Tired of a sandy, rutted or washed-out driveway? Call and we'll connect you with a local concrete contractor who pours driveways in Ocala and Marion County. They measure, give you a written price, and do the job if you say yes.
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- Ocala and all of Marion County
Why concrete makes sense in Ocala
Much of Marion County sits on deep sand. Shell and gravel driveways wash out in summer storms, track into the house and need regrading. A properly built concrete driveway stays put, sheds water, handles Florida heat and is easy to keep clean with a pressure washer.
What a good driveway job includes
- Site prep. Removing grass, roots and soft material, then grading and compacting the sand base so the slab doesn't settle.
- Forms and slope. Water should run away from the garage and toward the street or yard, not pool against the house.
- Thickness. Residential driveways are commonly about 4 inches thick; heavier vehicles, RVs or boat trailers may call for more. Ask what your contractor recommends.
- Reinforcement. Many crews use fiber mesh, wire mesh or rebar. Ask what they use and why.
- Control joints. Cut or tooled joints tell the concrete where to crack, so cracks stay straight and hidden.
- Finish. A light broom finish is the most common for traction when wet. Exposed aggregate and stamped finishes cost more.
- Curing. Keeping new concrete moist in Florida heat helps it reach full strength. Most crews say to keep cars off for several days.
Extensions and parking pads
Need room for a second car, a boat or a side parking spot? Contractors can often tie a new pour into your existing driveway with dowels or an expansion joint. Ask how the new section will meet the old one.
Cost and permits
Price depends mostly on square footage, removal of any old material, access for the concrete truck and the finish. See our Ocala driveway cost guide for rough, clearly labeled estimates, and our Marion County permit article for the work near the street.
Protect yourself
Ask any contractor for proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, a written quote that lists thickness, square footage, finish and what is included, and who pulls any permit. Check the contractor's license status on the Florida DBPR site or with Marion County. Don't pay the full price before the work is done.
Other concrete services
- Driveway Replacement
Tear out cracked, sunken or root-lifted driveways and pour new.
- Concrete Patios
Back patios, extensions, slabs for screen rooms and fire pit areas.
- Stamped Concrete
Decorative stamped and colored concrete for patios, walks and drives.
- Sidewalks & Walkways
Front walks, side paths and sidewalk sections.
- Slabs & Pads (RV, Shed)
RV pads, shed and garage slabs, A/C and generator pads.
- Concrete Repair
Cracks, sunken slabs, trip hazards and resurfacing.
- Pool Decks
Concrete pool decks, cool-deck coatings and deck repair.
Areas
- Concrete driveways in Ocala
- Concrete driveways in Belleview
- Concrete driveways in Dunnellon
- Concrete driveways in Silver Springs Shores
- Concrete driveways in Marion Oaks
- Concrete driveways in Summerfield
- Concrete driveways in Silver Springs & Ocklawaha
- Concrete driveways in SW Ocala & On Top of the World
Questions people ask
Is it free to call?
Yes. You never pay us anything. You only pay the contractor for work you agree to.
How long before I can drive on it?
It depends on the mix and weather. Many contractors say foot traffic after a day or so and cars after about a week. Follow your contractor's advice.
Will my new driveway crack?
Concrete can crack. Good base prep, proper thickness and well-placed control joints help keep cracks small and along the joints.
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Ocala Concrete Driveways is a free referral service. We do not perform concrete work and do not hold a contractor license. Calls and requests are passed to independent, local concrete contractors who set their own prices, do the work, and are solely responsible for it. Always ask any contractor for proof of license and insurance and a written quote before work starts.