Concrete driveway cost in Winchester, 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 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
Winchester homeowners pay roughly $3,300 to $8,150 to pour a concrete driveway at 600 sq ft, or $5.40 to $13.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Winchester is 11% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.86 an hour in the Winchester area, 17% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Winchester, 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 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,750 | $6,700 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Winchester, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,850 | $2,300 | 32% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,750 | $5,650 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,700 | $8,150 | 100% |
Where the Winchester price comes from
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, Winchester wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 66% of the midpoint estimate (69% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winchester metro is 96.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $1,850, compared with $1,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $50 to $190.
What nearby projects cost in Winchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Winchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −7% and concrete patio −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| 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 | $2,750 – $5,050 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Winchester is 0.85 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.86 an hour, which is 17% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $26.03 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 16.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.27 an hour, 11% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $22.22 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 51.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.42 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $28.46 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 38.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.12 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $29.21 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 39.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($18.55) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 4.5% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,740 jobs in the Winchester area. That makes it the 267th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $18.55 | $22.86 | $26.03 | $27.41 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.65 | $20.27 | $22.22 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.02 | $24.42 | $28.46 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.03 | $24.12 | $29.21 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Winchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winchester wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
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 | $9,250 – $12,100 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Winchester bid
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.
When to schedule concrete driveway in Winchester
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Winchester (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Winchester (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November 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.
Winchester gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 23 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and September (4.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 24 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 24 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 26 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 65 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 52 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 57 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 35 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 45 | 28 | 3.1 | Cold |
Extras that change the Winchester total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Winchester by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.91. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $550 – $1,650 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,100 – $3,300 |
How Winchester compares
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $6,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VAthis page | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA55 miles | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Chambersburg, PA60 miles | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | +7% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $3,750 – $9,450 | $6,600 | +16% |
| Morgantown, WV75 miles | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +6% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Winchester comes in at #223 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $10,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,950 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Winchester is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | level |
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Winchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $3,400 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +5% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $3,500 – $8,900 | $6,200 | +9% |
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Concrete driveway in Winchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Winchester?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $8,150 in the Winchester 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 Winchester?
About $5.40 to $13.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Winchester or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 1% more than Winchester ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
$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 Winchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $190 for fees in the Winchester area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winchester expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Virginia?
Winchester 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 Winchester?
The BLS median is $22.86 an hour in the Winchester area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $26.03.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. August and October 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 Winchester?
$550 to $1,650 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Winchester
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.