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Straight, local answers to the questions we get asked most, from what a driveway should cost to why concrete cracks on our particular Coast ground and when in the year to pour. No sales spin, just the practical detail to help you plan a job and read a quote.
Indicative 2026 supplied-and-laid ranges per square metre, plus the local factors, ground, drainage, access and the council crossing, that move a quote.
How the two finishes compare on grip, looks, salt resistance and cost, and which suits a beachside block versus a sheltered one.
Foot traffic in a day or two, cars after about a week and full strength at 28 days, with why the Coast's mild weather affects the wait.
Which stands up better on reactive clay, a high water table and coastal sand, and how the two compare on cost and ongoing upkeep.
The Coast's three grounds and the beachside salt that crack a slab, and the base, steel, joints and mix that prevent each one.
Why autumn and spring are ideal on the temperate Coast, how to handle hot summer afternoons and wet winters, and why frost is a non-issue here.
Free, no-obligation quotes from concreters who work your part of the Coast.