concrete driveway contractors in Nashville, TN

As concrete driveway contractors, we’re experts at installing great concrete driveways in Nashville and the surrounding areas. Part of the knowledge we’ve gleaned over the last decade is the type of information clients need to know to make a decision on what kind of driveway is best for their home. While no two homeowners are the same, we do get asked the same types of questions by people wanting to understand the benefits of a concrete driveway before making the commitment.

There are lots of good things about concrete driveways, and they can be grouped into three elements to consider: durability, versatility, and affordability. Let’s look at each in turn.

A concrete driveway, when installed properly with the proper base and reinforcement, will last for between 30-50 years. Concrete is strong so even if you have a lot of heavy vehicles on your driveway every day, the driveway is good to go. However, it’s a good idea to seal your driveway every two to three years. At Greenway of Nashville, we recommend that you undertake this maintenance in the fall to make sure it’s in tip-top condition.

Concrete is a truly versatile material. A concrete driveway doesn’t need to be gray, boring, and industrial looking. There is a lot of decorative concrete that comes in a wide variety of colors and textures, allowing you to personalize your driveway and make a real statement.

Concrete no longer has to look like concrete. It can have an integral color that runs throughout the concrete mix, where the color doesn’t fade over time and is even visible if the concrete gets chipped. Concrete can also be sandblasted into a stenciled pattern that can then be stained a color of your choice. Stamped concrete is where concrete is shaped and colored to replicate other materials such as brick, stone, slate, or wood.

Concrete can also be textured by sandblasting, but this slip-resistant surface is more commonly used for commercial walkways where there is frequent bad weather.

Concrete is a financially attractive option for driveways or large surfaces because it lasts such a long time and requires very little maintenance. While it costs more than asphalt or gravel, it is considerably less expensive than other driveway material options such as cobblestones, brick, or cement pavers.