Concrete driveways in the Strip District, Pittsburgh
Few homes in the Strip District have a driveway in the traditional sense. Concrete here tends to be a garage entry for a townhouse, a parking pad behind a loft or an apron for a building that still takes deliveries.
Driveways we see in the Strip District
- Townhouse garage entries
- Parking pads behind old warehouses
- Thick old slabs and rails
- Delivery traffic on Penn Avenue
Areas we cover in the Strip District
We pour and repair concrete driveways across the Strip District, including these areas.
- Smallman Street area
- Penn Avenue
- Liberty Avenue edge
- River-side townhomes
Building for heavier loads
An old warehouse slab can be 8 inches thick and full of steel, so taking it out costs more than a normal driveway. Where trucks use an apron, 6 inches of concrete and a rebar grid is the minimum, and heavier traffic may call for more. Tell us what really uses the slab. Our concrete driveway thickness guide shows how we work that out.
Flood-plain and river-side lots can also have soft fill below them. We check for that before we set a base depth.
Timing can be the hardest part here. Penn Avenue gets very busy, particularly on weekends, and a concrete truck can't idle in a travel lane. We usually aim for early starts on weekdays. Townhouse garages have another issue, which is that the driveway is often a short, steep ramp from the alley. That has to be pitched with care, so that a car doesn't scrape and rain doesn't run into the garage. If you're in a condo association, ask the board what they need from us before you get a quote.
Concrete driveway work in the Strip District
These are common driveway jobs in the Strip District.
Getting a quote in the Strip District
Tell us what vehicles use the slab, and when deliveries come. Tell us about street parking and how a concrete truck can reach the site, and we will plan the pour around that.
Before we visit, try our guide to concrete driveway thickness.
Concrete driveway questions from the Strip District
Why does a concrete driveway cost more in the Strip District?
Old warehouse slabs can be 8 inches thick and full of steel, so breaking them out costs more than the usual $2 to $4 per square foot. Truck traffic may also call for 6 inches of concrete and rebar.
How thick should a concrete slab be for a carport?
4 to 5 inches for cars. In the Strip District, ask if delivery vans will use it.
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete pad?
Often, if it's on a street-facing lot or touches the right-of-way. We check for each address.