Concrete Driveways Mount Gambier

Driveways That Add Value & Last Decades

How We Build a Driveway That Doesn't Crack

Most driveway failures come down to what you can't see — the base, the falls, the reinforcement and the joints. Here's the process we follow on every driveway, every time.

1. 01

   Set out & excavate

   We mark out the driveway, strip topsoil and dig to the right depth so the finished level sits correctly against your house, garage and the road.

2. 02

   Prepare & compact the base

   A driveway is only as good as what's under it. We build up and compact a proper road-base sub-grade — the single biggest factor in whether concrete cracks or lasts.

3. 03

   Set the falls for drainage

   We set the falls so water runs away from your house and off the driveway, not into pools that undermine the slab and cause problems down the track.

4. 04

   Form up & reinforce

   We set the formwork to line and level, and lay steel mesh reinforcement on chairs at the correct height so it actually does its job of controlling cracking.

5. 05

   Pour, screed & finish

   We pour to the right thickness (typically 100mm for cars, more for heavy vehicles), screed level, and finish to the surface you've chosen — broom, trowel, exposed aggregate or decorative.

6. 06

   Cut joints & cure

   We cut control joints in the right places to manage shrinkage, then cure the concrete properly so it gains full strength. We'll tell you exactly when you can walk and drive on it.

What Your Fixed-Price Quote Includes

The most common driveway complaint isn't the concrete — it's a cheap quote that quietly left out the base prep, the steel or the old-slab removal, then reappeared as a "variation." We itemise the whole job so you can compare like with like.