Concrete prices in Cleveland
A 600 square foot driveway in Cleveland has been quoted between $3,600 and $6,600 installed. Ready-mix in Ohio runs $125 to $165 per cubic yard and reference frost depth is 32 inches, though the depth that binds is set by your local building department.
- Ready-mix
- $125–$165 per cubic yard
- Frost depth
- 32″ reference only
- Air entrainment
- Required
What is different in Cleveland
Among the lowest installed costs of any major US metro — a 600 square foot driveway here runs roughly a third of the same job in Los Angeles.
Climate and exposure
Lake-effect winters bring severe freeze-thaw and heavy salt use. Air entrainment is required and unsealed exterior flatwork scales within a few seasons.
The ACI 318 exposure classes that apply in Ohio are F3 · C2 · S0.
Installed cost
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Driveway installed, 600 sq ft | $3,600–$6,600 |
| Ready-mix per cubic yard | $125–$165 |
Aggregator estimates, not survey data. Get two local quotes.
Permits and inspection
Requirements vary by jurisdictionThis site does not publish the name or link of Cleveland's permit office, because we have not verified it against the municipal source and a wrong permit reference has real consequences. Look up your jurisdiction's building department and confirm directly before you pour. The frost depth that binds, the adopted code edition and the permit threshold are all set by that office, not by any national table.