Driveway Paving Cost Calculator
Plan your driveway project with this comprehensive paving cost calculator. Compare materials from budget-friendly gravel to premium heated driveways. Factor in your driveway dimensions, shape complexity, existing surface removal, site preparation needs, and decorative features. Get realistic estimates for standard driveways, turnarounds, and additional parking areas. Perfect for paving contractors, homeowners planning projects, and real estate professionals.
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export function drivewayPavingCalculator(form: FormTs) {
// Pricing data per square foot
const materialPrices: Record<string, { low: number; high: number }> = {
'asphalt': { low: 3, high: 7 },
'concrete': { low: 6, high: 12 },
'pavers': { low: 10, high: 25 },
'gravel': { low: 1, high: 3 },
'stamped-concrete': { low: 12, high: 20 },
'exposed-aggregate': { low: 8, high: 15 },
'heated': { low: 15, high: 30 },
'permeable': { low: 8, high: 18 }
};
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
computedValue: () => 'Driveway Paving Cost Calculator',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '1.5rem', 'font-weight': '600', 'color': '#1e293b' }
});
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20 });
// Service Location Section
const locationSection = form.addSubform('serviceLocation', { title: '📍 Project Location' });
locationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addAddress('propertyAddress', {
label: 'Property Address',
placeholder: 'Enter your property address...',
showMap: true,
showDistance: true,
referenceAddress: {
formattedAddress: 'Service Center, Denver, CO',
coordinates: { lat: 39.7392, lng: -104.9903 }
},
restrictToCountries: ['US', 'CA'],
distanceUnit: 'miles',
isRequired: true
});
});
locationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('serviceAreaInfo', {
computedValue: () => {
const addressField = locationSection.address('propertyAddress');
const miles = addressField?.distance();
if (miles == null) return '📍 Enter address to check service area';
if (miles <= 30) return '📍 Within service area - No travel fee';
if (miles <= 60) return '📍 Extended area - $200 travel fee';
if (miles <= 100) return '📍 Remote area - $400 travel fee';
return '📍 Outside service area - Please call for availability';
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.9rem', 'color': '#0369a1', 'background': '#e0f2fe', 'padding': '10px', 'border-radius': '6px' }
});
});
// Driveway Dimensions Section
const dimensionsSection = form.addSubform('dimensions', { title: '📐 Driveway Dimensions' });
dimensionsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addInteger('length', {
label: 'Length (feet)',
min: 10,
max: 500,
defaultValue: 40,
isRequired: true,
tooltip: 'Typical driveway is 30-50 feet'
}, '1fr');
row.addInteger('width', {
label: 'Width (feet)',
min: 8,
max: 50,
defaultValue: 12,
isRequired: true,
tooltip: 'Single car: 10-12ft, Double: 20-24ft'
}, '1fr');
});
dimensionsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('squareFootage', {
label: 'Total Square Footage',
computedValue: () => {
const length = dimensionsSection.integer('length')?.value() || 40;
const width = dimensionsSection.integer('width')?.value() || 12;
return length * width;
},
variant: 'default',
suffix: ' sq ft'
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('shape', {
label: 'Driveway Shape',
options: [
{ id: 'straight', name: 'Straight' },
{ id: 'curved', name: 'Curved (+10%)' },
{ id: 'circular', name: 'Circular (+20%)' },
{ id: 'custom', name: 'Custom/Complex (+25%)' }
],
defaultValue: 'straight'
}, '1fr');
});
// Material Selection Section
const materialSection = form.addSubform('material', { title: '🧱 Material Selection' });
materialSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('materialType', {
label: 'Paving Material',
options: [
{ id: 'asphalt', name: 'Asphalt ($3-7/sqft)' },
{ id: 'concrete', name: 'Concrete ($6-12/sqft)' },
{ id: 'pavers', name: 'Brick/Stone Pavers ($10-25/sqft)' },
{ id: 'gravel', name: 'Gravel ($1-3/sqft)' },
{ id: 'stamped-concrete', name: 'Stamped Concrete ($12-20/sqft)' },
{ id: 'exposed-aggregate', name: 'Exposed Aggregate ($8-15/sqft)' },
{ id: 'heated', name: 'Heated Driveway ($15-30/sqft)' },
{ id: 'permeable', name: 'Permeable Pavers ($8-18/sqft)' }
],
defaultValue: 'concrete',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('qualityTier', {
label: 'Quality Tier',
options: [
{ id: 'economy', name: 'Economy (Lower end)' },
{ id: 'standard', name: 'Standard (Mid-range)' },
{ id: 'premium', name: 'Premium (Higher end)' }
],
defaultValue: 'standard'
}, '1fr');
});
materialSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('thickness', {
label: 'Material Thickness',
options: [
{ id: 'standard', name: 'Standard (4" concrete, 2" asphalt)' },
{ id: 'heavy-duty', name: 'Heavy Duty (+30% for trucks/RVs)' }
],
defaultValue: 'standard'
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('paverStyle', {
label: 'Paver Style',
options: [
{ id: 'basic', name: 'Basic Pattern' },
{ id: 'herringbone', name: 'Herringbone (+10%)' },
{ id: 'basket-weave', name: 'Basket Weave (+15%)' },
{ id: 'custom', name: 'Custom Pattern (+25%)' }
],
defaultValue: 'basic',
isVisible: () => {
const mat = materialSection.dropdown('materialType')?.value();
return mat === 'pavers';
}
}, '1fr');
});
// Site Preparation Section
const siteSection = form.addSubform('site', { title: '🚜 Site Preparation' });
siteSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('existingCondition', {
label: 'Existing Surface',
options: [
{ id: 'bare', name: 'Bare Ground (minimal prep)' },
{ id: 'gravel', name: 'Existing Gravel' },
{ id: 'asphalt', name: 'Old Asphalt (needs removal)' },
{ id: 'concrete', name: 'Old Concrete (needs removal)' },
{ id: 'pavers', name: 'Old Pavers (needs removal)' }
],
defaultValue: 'bare'
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('slope', {
label: 'Ground Slope',
options: [
{ id: 'flat', name: 'Flat/Minimal Slope' },
{ id: 'slight', name: 'Slight Slope (+5%)' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: 'Moderate Slope (+15%)' },
{ id: 'steep', name: 'Steep Slope (+30%)' }
],
defaultValue: 'flat'
}, '1fr');
});
siteSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('excavation', {
label: 'Excavation Required',
defaultValue: true,
tooltip: '+$2-4/sqft for proper base excavation'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('grading', {
label: 'Grading/Leveling',
defaultValue: true,
tooltip: '+$1-3/sqft for proper drainage slope'
}, '1fr');
});
siteSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('subBase', {
label: 'Compacted Sub-Base',
defaultValue: true,
tooltip: '+$1-2/sqft for crushed stone base'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('geotextile', {
label: 'Geotextile Fabric',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: '+$0.50/sqft for weed barrier and stability'
}, '1fr');
});
// Features & Additions Section
const featuresSection = form.addSubform('features', { title: '✨ Features & Additions' });
featuresSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('edging', {
label: 'Decorative Edging/Border',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: '+$5-15/linear foot for border'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('apron', {
label: 'Driveway Apron (street connection)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: '+$500-1,500 for apron reconstruction'
}, '1fr');
});
featuresSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('sealing', {
label: 'Sealcoating (asphalt)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: '+$0.20-0.40/sqft for protective sealant',
isVisible: () => materialSection.dropdown('materialType')?.value() === 'asphalt'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('coloring', {
label: 'Color/Stain',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: '+$2-4/sqft for decorative coloring'
}, '1fr');
});
featuresSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('drainage', {
label: 'Drainage System',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: '+$1,000-3,000 for channel drains'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('lighting', {
label: 'Driveway Lighting',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: '+$500-2,000 for solar or wired lighting'
}, '1fr');
});
// Turnaround & Parking Section
const extrasSection = form.addSubform('extras', { title: '🚗 Additional Areas' });
extrasSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('turnaround', {
label: 'Add Turnaround Area',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Extra 200-400 sqft at same material cost'
}, '1fr');
row.addInteger('turnaroundSize', {
label: 'Turnaround Size (sqft)',
min: 100,
max: 800,
defaultValue: 300,
isVisible: () => extrasSection.checkbox('turnaround')?.value()
}, '1fr');
});
extrasSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('parkingPad', {
label: 'Add Parking Pad',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Extra parking area beside driveway'
}, '1fr');
row.addInteger('parkingSize', {
label: 'Parking Pad Size (sqft)',
min: 100,
max: 1000,
defaultValue: 400,
isVisible: () => extrasSection.checkbox('parkingPad')?.value()
}, '1fr');
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20, showLine: true, lineStyle: 'dashed' });
// Helper to calculate travel fee
const getTravelFee = () => {
const addressField = locationSection.address('propertyAddress');
const miles = addressField?.distance();
if (miles == null || miles <= 30) return 0;
if (miles <= 60) return 200;
if (miles <= 100) return 400;
return 600;
};
// Cost Breakdown Section
const breakdownSection = form.addSubform('breakdown', { title: '📊 Cost Breakdown', isCollapsible: false });
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('materialCost', {
label: 'Materials & Installation',
computedValue: () => {
const length = dimensionsSection.integer('length')?.value() || 40;
const width = dimensionsSection.integer('width')?.value() || 12;
const sqft = length * width;
const material = materialSection.dropdown('materialType')?.value() || 'concrete';
const quality = materialSection.dropdown('qualityTier')?.value() || 'standard';
const shape = dimensionsSection.dropdown('shape')?.value() || 'straight';
const thickness = materialSection.dropdown('thickness')?.value() || 'standard';
const prices = materialPrices[material] || { low: 6, high: 12 };
let pricePerSqft = prices.low;
if (quality === 'standard') pricePerSqft = (prices.low + prices.high) / 2;
else if (quality === 'premium') pricePerSqft = prices.high;
// Shape multiplier
const shapeMults: Record<string, number> = {
'straight': 1, 'curved': 1.1, 'circular': 1.2, 'custom': 1.25
};
pricePerSqft *= shapeMults[shape] || 1;
// Thickness multiplier
if (thickness === 'heavy-duty') pricePerSqft *= 1.3;
// Paver style
if (material === 'pavers') {
const style = materialSection.dropdown('paverStyle')?.value() || 'basic';
const styleMults: Record<string, number> = {
'basic': 1, 'herringbone': 1.1, 'basket-weave': 1.15, 'custom': 1.25
};
pricePerSqft *= styleMults[style] || 1;
}
return Math.round(sqft * pricePerSqft);
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
row.addPriceDisplay('sitePrepCost', {
label: 'Site Preparation',
computedValue: () => {
const length = dimensionsSection.integer('length')?.value() || 40;
const width = dimensionsSection.integer('width')?.value() || 12;
const sqft = length * width;
const existing = siteSection.dropdown('existingCondition')?.value() || 'bare';
const slope = siteSection.dropdown('slope')?.value() || 'flat';
let cost = 0;
// Removal costs
const removalCosts: Record<string, number> = {
'bare': 0, 'gravel': 0.5, 'asphalt': 2, 'concrete': 3, 'pavers': 2.5
};
cost += (removalCosts[existing] || 0) * sqft;
// Slope adjustment
const slopeMults: Record<string, number> = {
'flat': 1, 'slight': 1.05, 'moderate': 1.15, 'steep': 1.3
};
// Site work
if (siteSection.checkbox('excavation')?.value()) cost += sqft * 3;
if (siteSection.checkbox('grading')?.value()) cost += sqft * 2;
if (siteSection.checkbox('subBase')?.value()) cost += sqft * 1.5;
if (siteSection.checkbox('geotextile')?.value()) cost += sqft * 0.5;
cost *= slopeMults[slope] || 1;
return Math.round(cost);
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
});
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('featuresCost', {
label: 'Features & Additions',
computedValue: () => {
const length = dimensionsSection.integer('length')?.value() || 40;
const width = dimensionsSection.integer('width')?.value() || 12;
const sqft = length * width;
const perimeter = 2 * (length + width);
let cost = 0;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('edging')?.value()) cost += perimeter * 10;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('apron')?.value()) cost += 1000;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('sealing')?.value()) cost += sqft * 0.30;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('coloring')?.value()) cost += sqft * 3;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('drainage')?.value()) cost += 2000;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('lighting')?.value()) cost += 1200;
return Math.round(cost);
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
row.addPriceDisplay('extraAreasCost', {
label: 'Additional Areas',
computedValue: () => {
const material = materialSection.dropdown('materialType')?.value() || 'concrete';
const quality = materialSection.dropdown('qualityTier')?.value() || 'standard';
const prices = materialPrices[material] || { low: 6, high: 12 };
let pricePerSqft = prices.low;
if (quality === 'standard') pricePerSqft = (prices.low + prices.high) / 2;
else if (quality === 'premium') pricePerSqft = prices.high;
let cost = 0;
if (extrasSection.checkbox('turnaround')?.value()) {
const size = extrasSection.integer('turnaroundSize')?.value() || 300;
cost += size * pricePerSqft * 1.2; // includes site prep
}
if (extrasSection.checkbox('parkingPad')?.value()) {
const size = extrasSection.integer('parkingSize')?.value() || 400;
cost += size * pricePerSqft * 1.2;
}
return Math.round(cost);
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
});
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('travelFee', {
label: 'Travel Fee',
computedValue: () => getTravelFee(),
variant: 'default',
prefix: '+',
isVisible: () => getTravelFee() > 0
});
});
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('pricePerSqft', {
label: 'Effective Price/Sqft',
computedValue: () => {
const length = dimensionsSection.integer('length')?.value() || 40;
const width = dimensionsSection.integer('width')?.value() || 12;
const mainSqft = length * width;
let totalSqft = mainSqft;
if (extrasSection.checkbox('turnaround')?.value()) {
totalSqft += extrasSection.integer('turnaroundSize')?.value() || 300;
}
if (extrasSection.checkbox('parkingPad')?.value()) {
totalSqft += extrasSection.integer('parkingSize')?.value() || 400;
}
// Simplified total calculation
const material = materialSection.dropdown('materialType')?.value() || 'concrete';
const quality = materialSection.dropdown('qualityTier')?.value() || 'standard';
const prices = materialPrices[material] || { low: 6, high: 12 };
let pricePerSqft = prices.low;
if (quality === 'standard') pricePerSqft = (prices.low + prices.high) / 2;
else if (quality === 'premium') pricePerSqft = prices.high;
// Add typical site prep
pricePerSqft += 4;
return Math.round(pricePerSqft * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
row.addTextPanel('rangeNote', {
computedValue: () => {
const material = materialSection.dropdown('materialType')?.value() || 'concrete';
const prices = materialPrices[material] || { low: 6, high: 12 };
return `Material range: $${prices.low}-${prices.high}/sqft`;
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.9rem', 'color': '#64748b', 'padding-top': '8px' }
}, '1fr');
});
// Summary Section
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', {
title: '🚗 Total Project Cost',
isCollapsible: false,
sticky: 'bottom'
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('totalCost', {
label: 'Estimated Total',
computedValue: () => {
const length = dimensionsSection.integer('length')?.value() || 40;
const width = dimensionsSection.integer('width')?.value() || 12;
const sqft = length * width;
const perimeter = 2 * (length + width);
const material = materialSection.dropdown('materialType')?.value() || 'concrete';
const quality = materialSection.dropdown('qualityTier')?.value() || 'standard';
const shape = dimensionsSection.dropdown('shape')?.value() || 'straight';
const thickness = materialSection.dropdown('thickness')?.value() || 'standard';
const existing = siteSection.dropdown('existingCondition')?.value() || 'bare';
const slope = siteSection.dropdown('slope')?.value() || 'flat';
// Material cost
const prices = materialPrices[material] || { low: 6, high: 12 };
let pricePerSqft = prices.low;
if (quality === 'standard') pricePerSqft = (prices.low + prices.high) / 2;
else if (quality === 'premium') pricePerSqft = prices.high;
const shapeMults: Record<string, number> = {
'straight': 1, 'curved': 1.1, 'circular': 1.2, 'custom': 1.25
};
pricePerSqft *= shapeMults[shape] || 1;
if (thickness === 'heavy-duty') pricePerSqft *= 1.3;
if (material === 'pavers') {
const style = materialSection.dropdown('paverStyle')?.value() || 'basic';
const styleMults: Record<string, number> = {
'basic': 1, 'herringbone': 1.1, 'basket-weave': 1.15, 'custom': 1.25
};
pricePerSqft *= styleMults[style] || 1;
}
let total = sqft * pricePerSqft;
// Site prep
const removalCosts: Record<string, number> = {
'bare': 0, 'gravel': 0.5, 'asphalt': 2, 'concrete': 3, 'pavers': 2.5
};
let siteCost = (removalCosts[existing] || 0) * sqft;
const slopeMults: Record<string, number> = {
'flat': 1, 'slight': 1.05, 'moderate': 1.15, 'steep': 1.3
};
if (siteSection.checkbox('excavation')?.value()) siteCost += sqft * 3;
if (siteSection.checkbox('grading')?.value()) siteCost += sqft * 2;
if (siteSection.checkbox('subBase')?.value()) siteCost += sqft * 1.5;
if (siteSection.checkbox('geotextile')?.value()) siteCost += sqft * 0.5;
total += siteCost * (slopeMults[slope] || 1);
// Features
if (featuresSection.checkbox('edging')?.value()) total += perimeter * 10;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('apron')?.value()) total += 1000;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('sealing')?.value()) total += sqft * 0.30;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('coloring')?.value()) total += sqft * 3;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('drainage')?.value()) total += 2000;
if (featuresSection.checkbox('lighting')?.value()) total += 1200;
// Extra areas
if (extrasSection.checkbox('turnaround')?.value()) {
const size = extrasSection.integer('turnaroundSize')?.value() || 300;
total += size * pricePerSqft * 1.2;
}
if (extrasSection.checkbox('parkingPad')?.value()) {
const size = extrasSection.integer('parkingSize')?.value() || 400;
total += size * pricePerSqft * 1.2;
}
const travelFee = getTravelFee();
return Math.round(total + travelFee);
},
variant: 'large'
});
});
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest driveway material?
Gravel is the most affordable at $1-3 per square foot, followed by asphalt at $3-7/sqft. However, gravel requires regular maintenance and replenishment. Asphalt offers a good balance of cost and durability.
How long does a driveway last?
Gravel: 5-10 years with maintenance. Asphalt: 15-20 years with sealing every 3-5 years. Concrete: 25-30+ years. Pavers: 25-50+ years. Proper installation and drainage significantly affect lifespan.
Should I remove my old driveway or pave over it?
Paving over can work for asphalt-on-asphalt if the base is sound, but it's not recommended for concrete. Removal adds cost but ensures proper drainage, base preparation, and longevity. Most contractors recommend full removal.
Do I need permits for driveway paving?
Permit requirements vary by location. Many areas require permits for new driveways, apron work connecting to public roads, or significant changes to drainage. Check with your local building department.
Can paving contractors customize this calculator?
Absolutely! Adjust pricing to match your local rates, add your specific material options, include your service area multipliers, and embed it on your contracting website for instant customer quotes.