Concrete Driveway in Beaverton, Oregon: Cost & Install

Quick Verdict

A concrete driveway in Beaverton costs more to install than asphalt but rewards you with decades of low-maintenance service when it is built for Washington County's Tualatin Valley clay and the west metro's rolling grades. Price is driven by square footage, slab thickness, reinforcement, demolition of any old surface, access, and grade — sloped driveways toward the West Hills add forming and drainage work. A standard residential driveway is 4 to 6 inches thick over a compacted base, reinforced for vehicle loads, with control joints and slope so water drains off rather than pooling or running into the garage. Get the base, grade, and drainage right and the slab outlasts the mortgage.

What a Concrete Driveway Costs in Beaverton

Concrete driveways are priced per square foot, and the install covers far more than the pour.

Industry Baseline Range: a new concrete driveway in the Beaverton area typically runs in the range of $9 to $18 per square foot for a standard broom finish, with thicker reinforced slabs, sloped sites, and decorative finishes running $14 to $28 per square foot+. These are industry baseline ranges for planning only — actual pricing depends on lot size, access, condition, and current market conditions. Get a site-specific quote.

What moves the number:

• Demolition. Removing an old driveway adds tear-out, haul-off, and disposal.
• Access and grade. A flat valley lot is easy to reach; a sloped hillside drive adds forming and drainage.
• Thickness and rebar. Heavier slabs for RVs or multiple vehicles cost more — see concrete driveway thickness.
• Drainage. On clay and slopes, slope and channel drains are essential — see driveway drainage and slope.
• Finish. Broom is baseline; exposed aggregate or stamped costs more.

Current Market Reality

Ready-mix and labor prices track material and fuel costs. The reliable pour window is roughly May to October, so scheduling early gets you the dry days a clean pour and cure need. On Beaverton's sloped lots, paying for grading and drainage keeps a driveway from cracking or shedding water toward the house.

The Install Process, Step by Step

A driveway that lasts in Beaverton follows a clear sequence:

1. Excavate and grade. Remove the old surface and topsoil, then cut the sub-grade to the right depth and slope — especially important on hillside lots so water drains away from the house.
2. Build and compact the base. Place and compact crushed rock so the slab does not settle into the clay.
3. Form and reinforce. Set forms to the drainage slope and place rebar or wire mesh for vehicle loads.
4. Pour and finish. Place the concrete, screed it flat, and apply the chosen finish.
5. Cut control joints. Joint the slab at proper spacing so it cracks on the lines, not randomly.
6. Cure and protect. Keep the slab moist and protected as it gains strength — slower in our cool, damp climate.

Why Beaverton Conditions Matter

• Tualatin Valley clay. Washington County's clay holds water and moves seasonally. Without a compacted, well-drained base, a slab settles and cracks. The base is the job.
• Rolling grades. Sloped lots toward the West Hills need careful grading so the driveway drains away from the house and garage, not toward them.
• Creek drainages. Some Beaverton lots stay wet near creeks and low areas; slope and drainage keep water off the slab.
• Wet winters. Rain keeps water in the ground; slope and drainage keep it off the concrete.

For the broader build and finishing options, see our Oregon concrete services guide, and for full flatwork, our Beaverton concrete contractor page.

Concrete vs. Asphalt for a Beaverton Driveway

Factor	Concrete	Asphalt
Up-front cost	Higher	Lower
Lifespan	Longer, decades	Shorter, needs resurfacing
Maintenance	Low; occasional sealing	Sealcoat and crack-seal cycle
Look	Light, custom finishes	Uniform black
Best for	Long-term, decorative	Budget, fast install

Concrete wins on lifespan and finish options; asphalt wins on up-front cost and install speed. The right pick depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay.

The Bottom Line

A concrete driveway in Beaverton is a long-term investment that pays off when the base, grade, and drainage are built for Tualatin Valley clay and the west metro's slopes. Expect a per-square-foot range driven by thickness, reinforcement, demolition, access, and grade — and make sure the bid covers the base, joints, slope, and drainage. Cojo is CCB Licensed & Insured and pours driveways across Beaverton and statewide Oregon as part of our concrete services. To price your driveway, get a driveway quote.