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Concrete Driveways in Tooele, UT
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Concrete Driveway in Tooele, UT
Driveways in the Tooele Valley tend to be longer and work harder than city ones. A house set back on a big lot can have a hundred feet or more of driveway, often with a turnaround, a spur to a shop and a wide spot for a trailer. Every part of that sees a different load. Cars use the main run, heavy trucks use the shop end, and tires scrub and turn where trailers back in. So the driveway gets laid out by what drives on each part of it, and the slab is thickened where the weight is.
The build itself is plain work. Strip the topsoil, compact the subgrade, and lay down a compacted gravel base, deeper where the ground is soft or wet. Car lanes typically get 4 inches of concrete and the heavy-rig stretches 5 to 6 inches, with thickened edges, rebar or mesh on chairs, and air-entrained concrete for freeze-thaw. The surface gets a broom finish across the direction of travel for grip on icy mornings, and a crown or cross slope that sheds water to the side. Long pours are planned around truck timing so each section gets finished properly.
What's included
What goes into concrete driveways
- 01
Layout by load
Main run, turnaround, shop spur and parking areas each sized for what uses them.
- 02
Dirt work and base
Topsoil stripped, native ground rolled firm, and gravel brought in and compacted in lifts.
- 03
Thickened sections
Extra depth and heavier edges where trucks, trailers and RVs drive and turn.
- 04
Steel and mix
Rebar or mesh on chairs and air-entrained concrete that stands up to freeze-thaw.
- 05
Drainage and slope
Grades set so runoff and snowmelt leave the slab instead of pooling on it.
- 06
Removal and replacement
Old, broken concrete loaded out and hauled off before the new pour.
Examples
Driveways: examples of the work
Stock photos: examples of the work type.
How it works
Driveways, step by step
- 1
Walk the length
Measure the run, mark the turnaround and spurs, and decide where the trucks will stage.
- 2
Grade and base
Strip, grade and compact, then bring in the gravel base and compact it.
- 3
Form and pour
Set forms and steel, pour in planned sections and finish with a cross broom.
- 4
Cut and cure
Joints get sawed early, then the slab cures; give it a week before the first car.
Questions
Driveways questions
What does the ground do to a long driveway out here?
A long drive crosses more kinds of ground, from firm gravelly stretches to soft, wet low spots. Soft spots are dug out and replaced with compacted gravel so the slab has even support from end to end. Low areas also need a way for water to cross or drain, or they freeze and heave in winter.
What sets the price on a long driveway?
Length and width are the big ones, then thickness, how much base and grading the route needs, removal of anything already there, and how many trucks or what pump it takes to reach the forms. Turnarounds and thickened sections add yardage. The quote breaks it down by section.
Does a driveway need a permit?
The approach where your driveway meets a public road usually does, from the city or the county depending on where you live. The part on your own property often does not, though some subdivisions have HOA rules. The 811 call happens before any digging.
Can a driveway carry my camper and trailer?
Yes, if it is built for them. Plan on 5 to 6 inches of concrete or more where they park and travel, a deeper base, thickened edges and good steel. An ordinary 4-inch drive will often crack under repeated heavy loads, starting at the edges.
Should a long driveway have a turnaround?
On a long drive, a turnaround saves a lot of backing out, especially with a trailer hitched. Size it for the biggest thing you will turn, not for your car. Most owners find it doubles as extra parking for visitors.
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