Concrete Driveways in Brisbane

It depends on the size of the driveway, what the ground looks like once we strip back the old surface, and what Brisbane's weather is doing that week. The actual pour and finishing might only take a day or two, but that's separate from curing time - the slab needs time to harden properly before you're driving on it, so plan around that when scheduling other work.

Concrete driveway cost comes down to size, how easy the site is to access for our trucks and equipment, how much ground prep and excavation is needed, whether reinforcement mesh or steel is required, and which finish you pick - plain concrete costs less than coloured or exposed aggregate. We can't give you an honest figure without seeing the site or at least some photos, since every driveway slab has different ground conditions underneath it.

Generally no - if the existing slab is cracked or has sunk in spots, we need to pull it out so we can check the base and sort out drainage properly. Pouring over a bad base just means the new concrete driveway inherits the same movement and cracking problems down the track.

It comes down to getting the basics right - control joints placed correctly, the right reinforcement for the job, a concrete mix suited to the load it'll carry, and proper curing time before it's put to work. Brisbane's clay soils shift with the wet and dry seasons, so we factor that movement into the base preparation rather than just relying on the slab itself to cope.

Keep oil, fuel and chemical spills off the surface where you can, since they can stain or soften the finish over time. Sealing helps protect against weather and staining, and if you've gone with exposed aggregate or coloured concrete, resealing every so often keeps the colour and texture looking sharp rather than fading out in the sun.