Concrete prices in Providence
A 600 square foot driveway in Providence has been quoted between $4,200 and $8,400 installed. Ready-mix in Rhode Island runs $155 to $195 per cubic yard and reference frost depth is 38 inches, though the depth that binds is set by your local building department.
- Ready-mix
- $155–$195 per cubic yard
- Frost depth
- 38″ reference only
- Air entrainment
- Required
What is different in Providence
New England pricing without the Boston premium — the metro sits well below the Northeast average for installed flatwork.
Climate and exposure
Coastal New England freeze-thaw with salt, plus chloride exposure near the water. Air entrainment is required and sealing is worthwhile on anything exposed.
The ACI 318 exposure classes that apply in Rhode Island are F3 · C2 · S0.
Installed cost
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Driveway installed, 600 sq ft | $4,200–$8,400 |
| Ready-mix per cubic yard | $155–$195 |
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 Providence'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.