Concrete Driveway Replacement in Oakton, VA
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Scope of Work
Project Overview
A homeowner in Oakton, Virginia reached out to us because their damaged concrete driveway needed to be removed and replaced. The driveway was divided into eight expansion-jointed concrete panels, and the remaining 4 upper sections needed to be rebuilt so they could tie cleanly into the sidewalk, apron, and nearby concrete.
The project included removing the existing 4 upper concrete panels, excavating the base, installing compacted CR-6 gravel, adding rebar and wire mesh, and pouring 6-inch-thick fiber-reinforced concrete. The new sections were finished with a broom texture, expansion joints, and curing protection to create a cleaner, stronger driveway surface built for constant vehicle weight.
Before / AFTER
Site Conditions
The Property and Site Conditions
The property had an existing concrete driveway divided into eight expansion-jointed panels. The four upper panels were cracked, damaged, and worn down, while the four lower panels were still in good condition and did not need to be removed.
The driveway also connected to existing concrete edges near the sidewalk, apron, and adjacent panels, so the new sections had to match the surrounding layout and elevations. Since the old driveway was already built in separate panels, the replacement work needed to follow that same pattern and tie cleanly into the rest of the property.
In Progress
ASSESMENT
What We Did
Driveway Demolition & Excavation
Before installation, we saw-cut the existing concrete so only the planned driveway panels would be removed. The damaged sections were broken out, excavated, and hauled off-site for disposal. Once the old concrete was removed, the underlying base material was excavated to the planned subgrade depth.
Site Preparation & Rebar Reinforcement
We prepared the driveway base with ¾-inch CR-6 gravel aggregate. The sub-base was regraded and compacted with a vibratory plate compactor to create a stable surface for the new pour. This gave the new concrete a cleaner, stronger base instead of placing it on weaker materials.
Next, we installed reinforcement across the work area, laying 3/8″ rebar in a grid spaced 18 inches apart and adding 6×6 welded wire mesh to help distribute the load. This makes the driveway more durable under the constant weight and movement of vehicles.
Concrete Pour & Finish
After the base and reinforcement were ready, we poured 6-inch-thick, 3,500 PSI fiber-reinforced concrete across the replacement sections. The fiber reinforcement and added thickness gave the driveway extra durability and help resist cracking under the weight of vehicles. New expansion joints, flexible joint filler, and control cuts were added between the driveway panels to match the existing layout.
The concrete was edged and trowel-finished along the borders for clean transitions to the sidewalk, apron, and adjacent panels. A broom brush finish was applied perpendicular to the driveway slope to improve traction while keeping a traditional residential driveway look.
Curing & Protection
After the concrete was finished, we performed a light grade and cleanup around the adjacent surfaces. We also applied curing compound to help protect the new concrete as it set.
Protective tape and barriers were installed around the work area to keep vehicles off the new driveway sections during the curing period. This helped protect the fresh concrete from early traffic and surface damage.
Completed Project
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