Close view of a crisp concrete edge in strong, low sunlight.

Driveways

A driveway you’ll drive on every day. Get it right once.

A good driveway comes down to preparation, falls that send water where it should go, and joints that help control where the concrete cracks. Those are the things you’ll still notice long after the pour.

What’s involved

Measure and talk it through
We look at the length, levels and drainage, and how you’ll use the driveway.
Prepare the base
Old surfaces and soft ground come out, the base is prepared and the formwork is set to the levels we’ve agreed.
Steel, then pour
Reinforcement goes in to suit the job, then we place and level the concrete.
Finish and joints
The surface is finished, and control joints are placed to help manage cracking.
Stay off it for a while
We’ll tell you when it’s ready for foot traffic and when it’s ready for your car.

What affects your job

No two sites are the same. These are what we look at when we quote.

Site access: Long rural driveways and tight side access both change how the concrete reaches the far end.
Soil: Soft or poorly drained ground needs attention before any concrete goes down.
Slope: Steep driveways need thought around grip, water run-off and the transition at the road and garage.
Size: Length, width and turning areas set the volume of concrete and how many sections it’s poured in.
Finish: Tell us the look you’re after. We’ll tell you what’s practical for your slope and how the driveway gets used.

What we need from you

Don’t have it all yet? Send what you’ve got and we’ll go from there.

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Site address and photos of the existing area
Rough length and width
Any old concrete or paving that needs to come out
What drives on it: cars, a caravan, a truck

Questions about driveways

Can you pour over my old driveway?

It depends on the condition and levels of what’s there. Usually it’s better to remove it and prepare the base properly. We’ll look at it when we quote.

Will my driveway crack?

Concrete can crack as it dries and moves. Good preparation, reinforcement and control joints help manage where that happens. We’ll walk you through how we set out the joints on your job.

Do I need council approval for the crossover?

The section between your boundary and the road often has council requirements. Check with your local council. If you’re not sure where to start, ask us when we quote.