Residential concrete
Concrete Driveways in Marietta, GA
JJC Concrete pours new concrete driveways and replaces old ones for homeowners in Marietta and nearby Cobb County cities. Driveway work includes tearing out and hauling off the existing concrete, then grading and preparing the ground before the new driveway is formed and poured. We are family owned, licensed and insured, and have been pouring concrete since 2010.
- Family owned since 2010
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- Hablamos español
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What Does a Concrete Driveway Job Include?
A driveway job covers everything from the old surface coming out to the new slab going in. That can be a brand new driveway on a lot that has never had one, a full replacement of a cracked and settled driveway, or a wider driveway that adds room for another car.
If the old concrete has to go first, tear out and haul off is part of driveway work. Homeowners with a single damaged section in a larger slab can read about concrete removal and replacement for smaller pieces of work.
- New concrete driveways for new or existing homes
- Full driveway replacement
- Tear out and haul off of the old concrete
- Grading and base preparation
- Forming, pouring and finishing the new driveway
- Tying the driveway into walkways and front paths
Why Does Georgia Red Clay Matter Under a Driveway?
The ground under a driveway carries every car that parks on it, so the prep matters as much as the pour. Georgia's red clay is weathered, decomposed rock called saprolite, and the Georgia Encyclopedia notes that it erodes easily once trees and other plants are stripped away. A driveway site is exactly that kind of cleared ground.
Industry guides for residential flatwork call for a subgrade free of roots, topsoil and loose fill, with unstable material dug out before any base goes down. JJC Concrete keeps excavators, bobcats and lasers on hand, which is the equipment grading and base work calls for.
How Much Slope Does a Driveway Need to Drain?
A driveway needs enough fall that rain runs off it and away from the house instead of sitting on the surface. A common residential guideline, published by both the National Association of Home Builders and the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association, is at least a quarter inch of fall per foot.
The same NAHB checklist says water needs an escape route from every concrete area. On a driveway that means thinking about where runoff goes at the garage door, at the street and along the edges where it meets the yard. If water pools on your current driveway or runs toward the house, mention it when you ask for an estimate.
Which Driveway Finishes Can You Talk Through?
The NAHB quality checklist for exterior flatwork calls for a uniform broom finish or another suitable exterior finish, and on a driveway the fine ridges of a broom texture give tires and shoes some grip when the surface is wet. Industry guidance describes a stiff bristle broom pulled across fresh concrete to get that slip resistant texture.
If you have a different look in mind for the edges, the apron or the section by the garage, bring it up during the estimate. The finish is worth settling before the pour, since it is part of how the concrete is worked while it is still fresh.
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Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
When Does Replacing a Driveway Beat Repairing It?
Replacement starts to make sense when the problem is under the concrete rather than on top of it. Sections that have sunk, heaved or tilted toward the house point to a base that moved, and a patch or overlay on the surface leaves that base as it is.
Wide cracks running across several slabs, broken pieces at the street and water that stands in low spots are other signs. A single cracked panel in an otherwise sound driveway is a different conversation, and that one may only need that section taken out and poured back.
Who Handles Driveway Apron and Right of Way Permits?
Permit requirements for driveway work are set by the city or county, not by the contractor. The apron, where the driveway meets the street, can sit in the public right of way, and rules for that area depend on whether the home is inside Marietta city limits or in unincorporated Cobb County.
Ask about permits for your specific driveway when you call. Knowing the address and whether the curb cut or apron is changing helps sort out which office to check with.
Driveways in Marietta and Nearby Cities
JJC Concrete is based in Marietta and pours driveways for homeowners in nearby cities including Kennesaw, Smyrna and Powder Springs. Winters here can still bring ice: the National Weather Service recorded freezing rain across north Georgia and a low of 14 degrees in Atlanta in January 2025.
Residential flatwork guidance from the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association advises keeping salt and deicers off new concrete for at least the first winter. That is worth knowing if a new driveway goes in during the fall.
How a Concrete Driveway Job Works
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Free estimate
Share the address, the rough size of the driveway and whether old concrete needs to come out. Mention any drainage problems, cracks or sunken sections you have noticed.
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Tear out and haul off
On a replacement, the old driveway is broken up and hauled away so the new one starts from clean ground.
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Grading and base preparation
The site is graded for drainage and the ground under the driveway is prepared so the new slab has firm, even support.
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Forming and pouring
Forms set the edges and the slope, then the concrete is placed and brought to grade.
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Finishing and curing
The surface gets its finish while the concrete is fresh, and the new driveway is left to cure before it takes traffic.
Ready to talk about your concrete project?
Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you tear out and haul off an old driveway?
Yes. Driveway work from JJC Concrete includes tearing out the old concrete and hauling it off. On a replacement, that clears the way for grading and base preparation, so the new driveway sits on fresh, prepared ground rather than on top of whatever failed under the old one.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost?
It depends on the job. Size, access, how much old concrete has to come out and how much grading the lot needs all change the work involved. Request a free estimate with your address and a description of the driveway, and the estimate is based on your project.
Do you pull the permit for a driveway apron?
Permit requirements for driveways and aprons are set by the city or county where the home sits. Rules can differ between Marietta city limits and unincorporated Cobb County. Ask about permits for your driveway when you call, and have the property address ready so the right office can be identified.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
Thickness depends on the loads the driveway will carry and the ground under it. As general industry guidance, the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association lists 4 inches as a minimum for residential flatwork, and a plan or engineer may set a different figure for your job. Talk through what will park on the driveway during your estimate.
Is JJC Concrete licensed and insured?
Yes, the company is licensed and insured. JJC Concrete is also family owned, based in Marietta, and has been pouring concrete since 2010, with basement walls and foundation walls for builders alongside driveways, patios and other residential flatwork for homeowners around metro Atlanta.
Can I get an estimate in Spanish?
Yes. Hablamos español, so homeowners who prefer Spanish can talk through a driveway project in Spanish. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM. When you reach out, just say you would like to speak in Spanish.
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Learn moreTalk to JJC Concrete
Homeowners get a free estimate. Builders and GCs can send plans for a bid. Hablamos español.
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Prefer to talk? Call (770) 755-2622. Hablamos español.