Basic
$7.12 – $13 per sq ft
4-in. concrete with local gray pea gravel exposed by surface retarder and wash, wire mesh, one coat of sealer

Pour a 4-5 in. exposed aggregate concrete driveway on prepared base, including forms, reinforcement, exposure wash and sealing.
Install Exposed Aggregate Driveway in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $8.37 to $16 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install exposed aggregate driveway.
National average: $8 – $15 per sq ft
$7.12 – $13 per sq ft
4-in. concrete with local gray pea gravel exposed by surface retarder and wash, wire mesh, one coat of sealer
$8.37 – $16 per sq ft
4-5 in. concrete with rebar grid, rounded river-rock aggregate in mixed tones, even exposure, two coats of sealer
$10 – $20 per sq ft
5-in. concrete with rebar, decorative aggregate blend seeded into the surface, smooth troweled border band, two sealer coats
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.78 – $7.09 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.91 – $5.46 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.01 – $1.89 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.67 – $1.26 | sq ft |
Close-up of exposed aggregate concrete surface with small pebbles
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