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Gladiator SOD and Landscaping installs and replaces concrete driveways across Knoxville, Farragut, West Knoxville, and Lenoir City. One in-house crew handles the whole job: tear-out, grading, base, pour, and finish, with no subcontractors.
Knoxville’s clay soil and freeze-thaw winters are hard on driveways. Most of the cracked and sunken driveways we replace failed from the ground up, because the base underneath was too thin or never compacted. We grade for drainage and build a compacted stone base before any concrete goes down, so your new driveway doesn’t settle and crack the same way.
Every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a written price. No vague quotes, no pressure, and no surprises when the bill comes.
We also pour driveways as part of larger yard projects, like in older neighborhoods in Clinton, TN, where a new drive often goes in alongside new sod and grading.
If your driveway is cracked across the slab, sinking in spots, holding water, or heaving at the joints, patching usually just buys time. When the base underneath has failed, replacement is the fix that lasts.
Serving homes across West Knoxville and Farragut, where many driveways from the ’80s and ’90s are due.
A properly installed concrete driveway lasts 30 years or more. It handles heavy vehicles, Tennessee's freeze-thaw winters, and daily wear without breaking down.
No annual sealing. No patching every few years. Concrete stays strong with minimal effort and keeps looking clean with basic upkeep.
Stamped concrete, exposed aggregate, and decorative finishes let you match your driveway to your home's style. Plain gray is just one option out of many.
Concrete costs more upfront than asphalt. It lasts twice as long and requires far less maintenance. Over time it is the more cost efficient choice by a wide margin.
We show up on time. We stick to the schedule we set during your estimate. No excuses and no radio silence while your project sits half finished.
Our crew is fully licensed and insured. Your property is protected from the first day on site to the final cleanup.
We use quality materials on every pour. Tennessee’s freeze-thaw winters demand it. We do not substitute cheaper materials to pad margins.
We have completed 100+ projects across Knoxville and East Tennessee. That experience shows up in every driveway we pour. We know what works in this climate and we build accordingly.
Every jobsite is cleaned up before we leave. Debris is removed and the surrounding area is tidied up. Your property looks better when we walk away than it did when we arrived.
Every project ends with a full walkthrough. You inspect the finished driveway with us before we leave. We do not call a job done until you do.
The same crew that pours your driveway also builds outdoor kitchens in Knoxville, with the same attention to base prep and drainage.
A properly installed concrete driveway lasts 30 years or more in Tennessee. Knoxville's freeze-thaw winters are tough on poorly installed concrete, but a well-prepared base and a quality mix hold up for decades with minimal maintenance.
The cost depends on the size of the driveway, whether an old driveway has to be torn out, how much grading and base work the site needs, and the finish you choose. Across the Knoxville area, concrete driveways generally run about $5 to $16 per square foot, with stamped and decorative finishes at the higher end. Our minimum for new projects is $5,000. The fastest way to a real number is a free on-site estimate and a written quote.
Small, isolated cracks can be sealed. If the slab is cracked across, sinking, heaving, or holding water, the base underneath has usually failed, and patching will not last. At that point, replacement with a new base is the lasting fix. We will tell you honestly which one your driveway needs during the estimate.
Yes. We remove the old asphalt, regrade and rebuild the base, and pour a new concrete driveway. Concrete costs more upfront than asphalt, but it skips the regular resealing asphalt needs and typically lasts much longer.
Most residential concrete driveways in Knoxville take one to two days to pour and finish. Concrete needs 24 to 48 hours before light foot traffic and at least 7 days before you drive on it. Full cure time is 28 days, though the driveway is usable well before that.
Concrete driveways need very little maintenance. Rinse off dirt and debris now and then, seal the surface every two to three years to protect against moisture and freeze-thaw damage, and address small cracks early before they spread. Avoid harsh de-icing chemicals in winter, since they can damage the surface over time.
Yes, with extra precautions. Concrete should not be poured below 40°F without proper protection. Knoxville winters are mild but unpredictable, so we watch the forecast closely and schedule pours when conditions allow a proper cure.
Often, yes. In the Knoxville area, driveway permits are handled locally, by the City of Knoxville or Knox County depending on where you live. They mostly apply to new curb cuts, widening where the driveway meets the street, and work in the public right-of-way. Replacing a driveway in the same footprint may not need one. We check what your property needs during the free estimate and walk you through it.
The standard thickness for a residential concrete driveway in Knoxville is four to five inches, which comfortably handles passenger vehicles. If you park heavy trucks, RVs, or commercial vehicles on it, six to eight inches is recommended. Poor soil can also call for a thicker slab. We assess your site during the free estimate and recommend the right thickness.
Your driveway is one of the first things people notice about your home. If yours is cracked, sinking, or just worn out, a new concrete driveway on a proper base fixes it for the long haul.
Call Gladiator SOD and Landscaping at (865) 963-1096 or request a free on-site estimate for your Knoxville, Farragut, or Lenoir City property.
All Locations
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Sun (7am-2pm)
6620 Oak Ridge Hwy #102
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: (865) 963-1096
179 Belle Forest Cir Ste 103C
Nashville, TN 37221
Phone: (865) 963-1096
402 N B St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
Phone: (865) 963-1096
