Mount Peter Concrete Driveways

Usually as soon as the builder has handed over and the site is clear of their equipment. We need the garage slab and house levels in place, along with any services in the driveway area such as stormwater, water and power, so nothing needs to be dug up later. If other trades are still working, we can plan around them. It also helps to know where landscaping and fencing will go. Our advice is to book a site visit early, so we can confirm levels and timing and get you on the schedule before the wet season makes groundwork harder.

New homes are built with termite management systems and weep holes in the brickwork, and outdoor paving should not cover or bridge these. Concrete laid too high against the house can hide termite entry points or let water in. The right clearances depend on the system your builder installed, so it is worth checking your handover documents or asking the builder. We set our levels to keep the required gap and fall away from the house. If your builder left the ground too high in places, we will point it out and talk through how to deal with it before pouring.

We can come close, though a perfect colour match is hard to guarantee. Concrete colour depends on the cement, aggregate, mix, finishing and even the weather on the day, and the builder's slab will already have weathered a little. For plain concrete, a contrasting finish or a clear border between old and new often looks more deliberate than a near match. For coloured or exposed aggregate, we can bring samples to compare against what is already there. Sealing everything together at the end also helps even out the look. We will be upfront about what to expect before we start.

Both are popular in new estates, and the best choice depends on the look you want and how you use the driveway. Exposed aggregate has a textured surface that gives good grip in the rain and hides dirt and tyre marks well. Coloured concrete gives a smoother, more uniform look and comes in a wide range of shades, though darker colours can show wear and fade a little under strong UV over time. Sealing helps protect either finish. We will bring samples and talk through maintenance, so you can choose a finish that suits your home and your estate guidelines.