Plain Grey Driveway
The classic broom-finish concrete driveway. Hard-wearing, cost-effective, and the go-to for most Perth residential blocks.
Driveway concreters · Perth metro
Concrete Driveways Perth
Plain, brushed, coloured or exposed, driveways done to last 25+ years.
30+
Years on the tools
25-30
Years lifespan (typical)
48hr
Quote turnaround
All Perth
Metro service area
Overview
Driveway concreters across the Perth metro.
A concrete driveway is one of the bigger ticket items on a Perth home, and one of the hardest to undo once it goes wrong. We pour concrete driveways right the first time: formed, reo-tied, poured, finished and sealed before we leave the job.
Perth soil is predominantly sandy with pockets of reactive clay, particularly further inland toward the Hills. That soil profile matters when forming up sub-base depth and selecting the right control-joint spacing to stop random cracking.
We cover the full Perth metro, Joondalup down to Mandurah, and we quote every driveway after a site visit. Photos are useful, but nothing replaces standing on the actual ground to check falls, access and sub-base condition.
Below you will find a plain-language breakdown of what a concrete driveway job actually involves, what the pricing drivers are, and how to tell a well-formed driveway from one that will cause headaches in three years.
What we pour
Types of concrete driveways we pour.
Different jobs, different finishes. Here are the most common concrete driveways jobs we pour across Perth metro. Got something different in mind? Call us with the brief.
Coloured Concrete Driveway
Iron-oxide pigment mixed through the batch for a uniform terracotta, charcoal or sandstone tone right through the slab.
Exposed Aggregate Driveway
Cement paste washed back to reveal graded river stones for a textured, premium look that ages well in coastal Perth.
Stamped Driveway
Patterned stamps pressed into fresh concrete to mimic slate, ashlar or cobblestone at a fraction of the cost of pavers.
Honed Concrete Driveway
A lightly polished surface that brings out the natural cement and aggregate tones for a clean, modern finish.
Indicative pricing
Concrete Driveways pricing in Perth.
Indicative ranges based on standard Perth metro residential jobs. Final price confirmed after a free site visit.
| Driveway type | Typical size | Indicative price range |
|---|---|---|
| Plain broomed | 40-55 m2 | $4,500 to $7,000 |
| Broomed with colour oxide | 40-55 m2 | $5,500 to $8,500 |
| Exposed aggregate | 40-55 m2 | $7,500 to $12,000 |
| Honed and sealed | 40-55 m2 | $8,000 to $13,000 |
| Stamped / decorative | 40-55 m2 | $9,000 to $16,000 |
| Double-width (garage + parking) | 60-90 m2 | $9,000 to $18,000+ |
Rough indicative pricing for Perth concrete driveways (2025-26). Get a written quote for your specific job.
What to watch for
Things most concreters won't tell you.
After 30+ years on the tools, here's the stuff we wish every client knew before they signed a quote.
Watch out
Sand sub-base is not always enough
A lot of Perth driveways sit on nothing but native sand. Fine for low-traffic paths, marginal for driveways. We check compaction with a hand penetrometer before forming up, if it fails, we add road base. That adds cost but it is cheaper than watching your driveway sink in 18 months.
Worth knowing
Why ranges vary so much
Access difficulty, sub-base condition, site falls and the need for pump hire all move the price. A flat, well-drained site with good truck access costs less than a sloped block behind a narrow gate. We look at all of this before quoting.
Pro tip
Ask about the water table depth
Some lower-lying Perth suburbs, Leeming, Harrisdale, Butler, have high water tables that affect drainage design. A driveway with poor drainage will heave after winter rains. We factor drainage into every quote.
From the crew
“If we would not pour it on our own driveway, we will not pour it on yours. That is not a slogan, it is just how we have worked for 30 years.”
What's included
Every concrete driveways job includes:
This is what comes as standard on every quote. No surprises, no upsells halfway through the pour.
Read: How much does a concrete driveway cost in Perth?- ✓Concrete strength specification (MPa), 25 MPa minimum, 32 MPa for heavy use
- ✓Steel reinforcement type and size, SL72, SL82 or F82 mesh specified by name
- ✓Slab thickness, minimum 100mm for vehicles, written in the quote
- ✓Sub-base treatment, compact existing, or supply road base, stated clearly
- ✓Finish type, broomed, exposed aggregate, honed, stamped (whichever applies)
- ✓Control joint locations and method, saw-cut or hand-tooled, timing stated
- ✓Sealer inclusion, yes or no, sealer type and number of coats
- ✓Access requirements, pump hire included or not, any traffic management
By the numbers
Concrete Driveways specs that matter.
30+
Years on the tools
Across Perth metro
25yr
Expected service life
properly formed and sealed
48hr
Quote turnaround
after site visit
100mm
Min slab depth
residential driveways
Local spotlight
Concrete Driveways in Cottesloe
See how we approach concrete driveways jobs in this Perth suburb specifically.
Common questions
Concrete Driveways FAQ
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Concrete Driveways across Perth metro.
We pour concrete driveways across all of Perth metro, from Yanchep through to Mandurah and out to the hills. The suburbs below link to dedicated pages with local detail. Don't see your suburb? Call us anyway, we still cover it.