Concrete Driveway Replacement

This proposal covers replacement of the existing driveway at {{client_address}} — {{driveway_sqft}} sq ft.

Demo

• Saw-cut existing driveway at boundaries to create clean edges

• Break up and remove existing slab

• Haul-off debris (concrete is recycled per EPA)

• Remove any buried obstructions within driveway footprint

Subgrade prep

• Excavate to 8"–10" below finished grade ({{slab_thickness}} slab + 4" base)

• Install 4" compacted 3/4"-minus aggregate base; plate-compact in lifts

• Grade for positive drainage away from house (minimum 1% slope)

Forms and reinforcement

• Set perimeter forms at finished grade

• Install #4 rebar in 18"x18" grid (or 6x6 WWF per local code) on chairs

• Install expansion joints against house foundation, sidewalks, and garage apron

Pour

• Concrete mix: {{mix_spec}}

• Pour slab to {{slab_thickness}} (thicker at approach)

• Screed, float, trowel

• Apply {{finish_type}}

• Install control joints by sawing within 24 hours of pour (1/4 slab thickness depth, 10'–12' OC)

Curing

• Apply curing compound or wet-cure with plastic sheeting for minimum 72 hours

• Vehicle traffic: 7 days minimum after pour

• Light foot traffic: 24 hours after finish

Closeout

• Remove forms

• Install expansion joint caulk at house, sidewalk, and garage apron

• Haul away debris; clean work area

• Provide care guide (seal recommended after 30–60 day cure)

Estimated duration: 3–5 working days plus 7 days cure before vehicle traffic.

• **Day 1:** Demo, haul-off

• **Day 2:** Subgrade prep, forms, rebar

• **Day 3:** Pour, finish

• **Day 4:** Saw control joints, remove forms

• **Day 5:** Caulk expansion joints, cleanup

• **Days 6–12:** Cure (no vehicle traffic)

Start date: {{start_date}}. Weather delays: no pour below 40°F (without approved cold-weather protection) or during rain within 12 hours of finishing.

Total contract price: {{total}}

• **Deposit: {{deposit}}** — signing (covers mobilization and material order)

• **Balance: remainder** — at completion (control joints sawed)

**Exclusions to contract price:** see Exclusions section below.

Balance due at completion. Customer assumes responsibility for protecting fresh concrete from vehicle traffic and etching during the 7-day cure.

Invoices are due upon receipt. Payments more than ten (10) calendar days past due accrue a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. {{contractor_name}} reserves the right to stop work and preserve lien rights if any progress payment is not received within five (5) business days of the due date. All retained mechanic's lien, stop notice, and bond rights under applicable state law are preserved.

The following items are specifically NOT included in the contract price and are the responsibility of {{client_name}} unless added by written Change Order:

• Permits, plan-review fees, and jurisdictional inspection fees unless explicitly itemized above

• Repair or remediation of pre-existing code violations discovered during the work

• Asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other hazardous material abatement

• Structural engineering, architectural drawings, or third-party design services

• Finish selections, fixtures, or appliances not listed in the itemized scope

• Work on concealed systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing) beyond the points of connection identified

• Landscaping restoration beyond returning disturbed areas to rough grade

• Post-completion cleaning beyond construction broom-clean

• Utility relocation under driveway (gas, water, electric, irrigation)

• Landscape restoration beyond rough grade at edges

• Retaining walls or grade beam construction where excavation exposes unsuitable soil

• Concrete sealer (recommended after 30–60 day cure; separate service at $0.35–$0.60 per sq ft)

• Decorative finishes (stamped, colored, exposed aggregate) unless itemized

• Municipal permit if required (billable at cost)

This proposal is based on the following assumptions. If any assumption is incorrect, the contract price and schedule are subject to adjustment by Change Order:

• Site access is available during normal working hours (7am–5pm, Monday–Saturday)

• Adequate parking is available within 100 feet of the work area

• Electrical power and potable water are available on-site at no cost to contractor

• Existing structural elements, waste lines, water supply, and electrical service are in serviceable condition unless noted

• {{client_name}} will remove personal property, artwork, and valuables from the work area prior to start

• Work is based on a single mobilization; re-mobilization required due to delays outside contractor's control will be billed at current rates

• Subgrade is stable residential soil; unsuitable soil (organics, expansive clay without engineering) may require remediation priced separately

• 811 verifies no utility conflicts in the driveway footprint

• Site access for concrete truck (minimum 11' wide path) is available

• Existing approach to city street is within acceptable grade and does not require city permit or inspection (priced separately if it does)

Any modification to the scope, specifications, materials, or schedule set forth in this agreement must be authorized in writing as a Change Order signed by both parties before the work is performed. Each Change Order will describe the modified scope, any adjustment to the contract price, and any impact on the schedule. Verbal instructions do not modify this agreement. Additional time and cost associated with unforeseen conditions — including but not limited to concealed rot, asbestos, mold, faulty prior installation, unmarked utilities, or code-required upgrades triggered by the work — will be documented as a Change Order and billed at the rates stated in this proposal or at {{contractor_name}}'s then-current published labor rates, whichever is in effect at the time the condition is discovered.

{{contractor_name}} warrants the workmanship of the installed work for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment pass through to {{client_name}} as provided by the manufacturer and are the exclusive source of any material warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear, abuse, neglect, acts of God, subsequent work performed by others, damage from settlement or movement of the building, or modifications to the installed work performed without written consent. To make a warranty claim, {{client_name}} must notify {{contractor_name}} in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the alleged defect and allow reasonable access to inspect and repair.

This proposal is valid for 30 days from the proposal date ({{proposal_date}}). Pricing is subject to change after that date due to material market fluctuations and scheduling availability. Acceptance requires signature below and receipt of the deposit amount stated in Payment Terms. Upon acceptance, this proposal, together with any attached specifications and subsequent written Change Orders, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written discussions.

**{{contractor_name}}** — License {{contractor_license}}

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

**{{client_name}}** — Owner / Authorized Representative

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

Property Address: {{client_address}}