What should a concrete driveway written scope include?
Before agreeing to a concrete driveway project, confirm which areas, tasks and responsibilities are included in the written scope. A conversation about replacing a driveway can leave important details unresolved, such as where the new surface ends, who removes existing material or whether drainage work is part of the agreement.
For homeowners in Lexington and the Piedmont Triad, this checklist provides discussion points for planning with Solid Solutions Construction. It is not a list of automatically included services or a technical specification. Use it to discuss your actual property, then confirm the agreed work in writing.
1. Define the area and layout
Identify whether the project is a new driveway, replacement of an existing surface or work on selected sections. Confirm the agreed area, dimensions and boundaries, including any parking area, widening or connection to a walkway or garage.
Explain how you use the driveway and where vehicles need to enter, turn or park. If a sketch or marked photo helps clarify the layout, ask which version reflects the agreement. Approximate dimensions are useful for the first conversation, but confirm what area the written scope actually covers.
2. Clarify removal and preparation
If existing material is present, ask what will be removed and whether removal and disposal are included. Identify any adjacent surfaces or landscaping that you want left untouched, and discuss the boundaries of the work.
Ask what preparation is included for your property and what remains unresolved before work begins. Rather than choosing technical specifications from a generic checklist, have Solid Solutions explain the proposed preparation for the project. Confirm how any additional work outside the agreed scope would be discussed and approved.
3. Discuss access and drainage together
Tell Solid Solutions about narrow access, gates, parked vehicles and entrances you need to use during the project. Ask where access will be needed, what you should move beforehand and whether driveway access will be unavailable during any part of the work.
Share where you have noticed standing water or water moving across the driveway. Solid Solutions can discuss driveway and drainage needs together. Your written scope should distinguish drainage considerations from any separate drainage work that is actually included. Do not assume a driveway agreement includes a French drain or downspout extension.
4. Confirm the finish and cleanup responsibilities
Discuss how the driveway will be used and the appearance you prefer. Inspiration photos can help communicate that preference, but ask which finish is proposed for your property and have the agreed choice recorded.
Clarify who is responsible for removing project debris and what cleanup covers. Ask whether any work to nearby lawn, planting areas or adjoining surfaces is included or excluded. Written boundaries help distinguish the driveway work from other improvements you may want later.
5. Request project-specific curing and use instructions
Do not rely on a general online timeline to decide when to drive or park on new concrete. Curing and use depend on the mix, conditions and project.
Ask for instructions specific to your pour, including when walking, driving and parking are appropriate and any care directions you should follow. Confirm how you will receive those instructions before putting the driveway into service.
Review the scope before agreeing
Compare the written scope with your notes: area and layout, removal, preparation, access, drainage, finish, cleanup and use instructions. Flag anything that was discussed but is not clearly included. If comparing estimates, check that they describe the same work rather than comparing totals alone.
For an overview of the offered services, see [Solid Solutions Construction's concrete service page](https://solidsolutionsnc.com/concrete/). To discuss your driveway, call (336) 541-4965. Share your project town, photos and approximate dimensions, then confirm the written scope for your actual property.