Cliff's Driveway

April 16, 20252 min read

This project involved a complete overhaul of the driveway in a suburban neighborhood of Centerville, Utah. Our process began with the careful demolition and removal of the old concrete, allowing us to properly rebuild the drainage systems to ensure longevity and effective water management.

Next, we poured the new concrete in two distinct phases: first, addressing the areas around the house, the side drive, and walkway, then moving on to the lower driveway and park strip. Throughout the project, attention to detail in grading, formwork, and finishing was paramount to deliver a durable, clean, and precise installation that complements the home and stands the test of time.

Site preparation underway with the area excavated and base gravel laid along the side of the house, establishing proper subgrade for the new concrete.

Site preparation underway with the area excavated and base gravel laid along the side of the house, establishing proper subgrade for the new concrete.

Gravel base and leveling stones are set in place, providing a firm foundation to maintain consistent thickness and support for the upcoming concrete pour.

Gravel base and leveling stones are set in place, providing a firm foundation to maintain consistent thickness and support for the upcoming concrete pour.

Removal of the old driveway in process. Mindful of existing elements like a basketball hoop, and the lawn.

Removal of the old driveway in process. Mindful of existing elements like a basketball hoop, and the lawn.

Excavation of the old driveway reaches completion as heavy equipment shapes and prepares the soil to meet grade and slope requirements.

Excavation of the old driveway nears completion as heavy equipment shapes and prepares the soil to meet grade and slope requirements.

The area around the house and side driveway has been fully excavated and covered with compacted gravel, and concrete has been poured for the first part of this project.

The area around the house and side driveway has been fully excavated and covered with compacted gravel, and concrete has been poured for the first part of this project.

Freshly poured concrete extends from the garage opening with smooth, uniform finishing, and clean edges defined by solid formwork.

Freshly poured concrete extends from the garage opening with smooth, uniform finishing, and clean edges defined by solid formwork.

Concrete walkway alongside the house showcases meticulous finishing work, with tight joints and careful attention to surface texture near structural elements.

Concrete walkway alongside the house showcases meticulous finishing work, with tight joints and careful attention to surface texture near structural elements.

Preparation for the second pour is under way with framing, final finishing grade, and cleanup.

Preparation for the second pour is under way with framing, final finishing grade, and cleanup.

The lower section of driveway and park strip freshly poured and screeded flat for a consistent, durable surface that ties neatly into the neighborhood sidewalks.

The lower section of driveway and park strip freshly poured and screeded flat for a consistent, durable surface that ties neatly into the neighborhood sidewalks.

Final views of the completed driveway illustrate the craftsmanship in uniform surface finish, precise perimeter formwork, and alignment with landscaping.

Final views of the completed driveway illustrate the craftsmanship in uniform surface finish, precise perimeter formwork, and alignment with landscaping, and integration into existing features like the basketball hoop, house, porch, and fence.

Founder and CEO of Next Gen Hardscapes

Wes Shippen

Founder and CEO of Next Gen Hardscapes

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