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Driveway Widening Services in Shreveport
Your driveway was poured years ago, and it worked fine when there was one car in the household. Now you park a truck in front, another vehicle along the side, and guests have nowhere to pull in without blocking the street. In Shreveport, many older homes were built with narrow driveways that do not match how families use them today. You see the same pattern in newer subdivisions where builders poured just enough concrete to meet code, leaving no extra width for trailers, work vehicles, or side-by-side parking.
Shreveport Concrete & Patios widens residential driveways by adding new concrete that integrates with your existing slab or a replacement section. The new concrete is poured alongside the current surface using proper grading and base work to prevent cracking and drainage problems. Widening projects are common throughout Shreveport, especially in multi-vehicle households that need better access and more usable space. The work accounts for local soil movement and ensures the expanded driveway functions as a single, stable surface.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and review layout options, dimensions, and whether your current driveway needs replacement as part of the widening work in Shreveport.
How the New Section Connects to What You Already Have
The widening process starts with evaluating the condition of your current driveway and determining how much space you need. In Shreveport, this includes checking for cracks, settling, or drainage issues that might affect how the new section performs. The ground along the expansion area is excavated, graded, and compacted to match the base under the existing slab. Forms are set, and the new concrete is poured to align with the height and slope of the driveway already in place.
Once the concrete cures, you will see a wider surface that allows two vehicles to park side by side or provides space to back out without hitting the grass. The seam where the old and new concrete meet is finished to minimize visual breaks, and the entire driveway drains as it should. You no longer need to worry about parking on the lawn or leaving a vehicle in the street overnight.
If the existing driveway is in poor condition, it may make sense to replace it entirely rather than adding new concrete beside a failing slab. That decision is made during the consultation. Projects vary in size depending on the home and the amount of space being added, and the work includes cleanup and finishing once the pour is complete.
Most Homeowners Ask Similar Things Before Starting
Driveway widening raises practical questions about how the new section will look, how long it takes, and whether the old concrete needs to be replaced. Here are the answers that come up most often.
What width should I add to my driveway?
Most homeowners add three to four feet to accommodate a second vehicle or improve access. The right width depends on how you use the space and what fits your property layout, and that is determined during the consultation.
Will the new concrete match the old driveway?
The new section is poured to match the thickness and slope of your existing driveway, but the color may be slightly different at first since concrete lightens as it ages. Over time, the appearance becomes more consistent.
How long does a driveway widening project take?
Most widening projects take two to three days, depending on the size of the area being added and the condition of the existing driveway. The new concrete needs about a week to cure before you can park on it.
What if my current driveway is cracked?
If the existing driveway is cracked or settling, it may not be worth widening. In those cases, full replacement is often the better option, and the new slab is poured to the width you need from the start.
Can you widen a driveway on sloped ground?
Yes, driveways on sloped properties can be widened as long as the grading and drainage are handled correctly. The base is prepared to prevent water from pooling or running toward the house.
Shreveport Concrete & Patios works with homeowners throughout Shreveport to widen driveways and add parking space where it is needed most. Reach out to discuss your property layout and get recommendations for your widening project.