Concrete driveway cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $8,150
- Per sq ft
- $5.40 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #224
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete driveway in Virginia Beach, VA usually costs $3,300 to $8,150 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $5.40 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $720 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.84 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$4,750 to $6,700
About $7.75 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $4,750 | $6,700 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,850 | $2,300 | 32% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,750 | $5,600 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,700 | $8,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Virginia Beach number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Virginia Beach wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 66% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Virginia Beach is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,850 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.9: $50 to $200.
Is Virginia Beach cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Lexington Park is the priciest of the group at $6,200. Greenville is the cheapest at $5,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | level |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −6% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +9% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +2% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +6% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +6% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Virginia Beach ranks #224 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +6% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −10% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,300 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +2% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,150 – $10,800 | $7,450 | +30% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $3,950 – $10,100 | $7,050 | +23% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in Virginia Beach
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Virginia Beach. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$3,300 to $5,200
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,750 to $6,700
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$6,200 to $8,150
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 | $2,550 – $3,350 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,200 | $3,800 – $5,400 | $5,000 – $6,550 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,300 – $5,200 | $4,750 – $6,700 | $6,200 – $8,150 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,900 – $7,800 | $7,050 – $9,950 | $9,200 – $12,100 |
Virginia Beach weather and the concrete driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oceana Nas (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Virginia Beach are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Virginia Beach gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 32 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 32 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 39 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 69 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 3.3 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Virginia Beach
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Virginia Beach the blend is 0.85.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.84 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $28.70 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.51 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $21.90 an hour. BLS counts 5,660 of them working in the area, 74.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.03 an hour, 13% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $29.38 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 28.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.76 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $29.02 an hour. About 4,020 work in the metro. That is 52.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 6.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk has 763,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 40th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $21.65 | $23.84 | $28.70 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.29 | $18.51 | $21.90 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.01 | $25.03 | $29.38 | $28.78 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.13 | $24.76 | $29.02 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Virginia Beach?
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Virginia Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−8%) and paver patio lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Virginia Beach
Grading and drainage
Professional grading runs $3-$8 per sq ft or $700-$2,500 for a typical job. A sloped lot or poor soil raises it.
Finish
Decorative driveways run $10-$25 per sq ft installed: colors and borders at $10-$15, stamped patterns at $15-$20, and high-end finishes at $20-$25+ (HomeGuide).
Permits and the apron
A driveway permit is typically $50-$200 and is often required for new work. The apron where the driveway meets the street can need a separate right-of-way permit.
Add-ons priced for Virginia Beach
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Virginia Beach, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $550 – $1,650 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,100 – $3,300 |
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Concrete driveway in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Virginia Beach?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $8,150 in the Virginia Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $6,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Virginia Beach?
About $5.40 to $13 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 0% less than Virginia Beach ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $5,700. Materials are 32% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Virginia Beach?
$3,300 to $8,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Virginia Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $200 for fees in the Virginia Beach area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 6% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($6,050 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $23.84 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.65 to $28.70.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Virginia Beach?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,200 and premium work $6,200 to $8,150. Basic means: plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site. Premium means: 6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete driveway in Virginia Beach?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add rebar reinforcement" add in Virginia Beach?
$550 to $1,650 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Virginia Beach
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = SimplyWise's sample 600 sq ft, 4-inch driveway line ($1,400-$2,400 in materials) divided by 600 sq ft.