Concrete Driveways Brighton 3186 | Local Driveway Concreters

Concrete driveways in Brighton, 3186

Concrete driveway installation for Brighton homes, from the period houses around Church Street and Bay Street to the contemporary rebuilds on the larger blocks towards Brighton East. Every driveway is properly prepped and reinforced with steel mesh. A Bayside City Council vehicle crossing permit and heritage requirements may apply.

Ground conditions in Brighton

Brighton sits on sand. It drains well but it is soft, so the base is prepared differently from the clay suburbs further inland: the old surface removed and the area prepped, with extra base material brought in to spread the load where the sand needs it, a membrane where required and steel mesh reinforcement. A driveway poured straight onto sand will settle unevenly within a few years.

Heritage and crossover rules in Brighton

Parts of Brighton sit within a heritage overlay that can limit changes to the crossover. Bayside enforces its standard crossover design and protects established street trees, and a widened or relocated crossover is confirmed with council before quoting.

Finishes suited to Brighton

Exposed aggregate in a lighter stone suits the period homes, and charcoal exposed aggregate is the usual specification on contemporary rebuilds. A broom finished plain driveway in an off white oxide is a common choice on side driveways.

Concrete driveway cost in Brighton

A standard single driveway in Brighton is 40 to 50 square metres. Plain concrete with a broom or trowel finish runs $95 to $130 per m², coloured concrete $115 to $160 and exposed aggregate $130 to $185, all supplied and laid with the base preparation described above. Removal of an existing driveway adds $35 per m². A replaced single driveway in exposed aggregate typically falls between $7,500 and $10,000, and the quote issued after the site measure is fixed. The driveway cost guide sets out what moves the price.

Bayside City Council crossover permits

Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham and Beaumaris. Sandy ground drains well but can be soft, so we compact a thicker base. Heritage overlays in parts of Brighton can limit crossover changes.

Bayside requires a vehicle crossing permit and enforces its standard crossover design, with attention to heritage precincts and street tree protection.

Council permit information

Nearby suburbs we also cover

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What we pour

Driveways in Brighton

Every driveway gets a proper base, mesh, expansion cuts and a drainage fall. The finish is up to you.

Freshly poured plain grey concrete driveway

Plain concrete driveways

Broom finishSteel trowel25 MPa

Broom or steel trowel finish, steel mesh reinforced, 25 MPa concrete. The most economical driveway and the easiest to maintain.

From $95 to $130 per m²

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Exposed aggregate concrete driveway leading to a double garage

Exposed aggregate driveways

Local and imported stoneSealedNon-slip

Decorative stone revealed at the surface and sealed after cure for colour and grip. The most specified finish for street-facing driveways.

From $130 to $185 per m²

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Coloured concrete driveways

Full depth colourStencil patternsCharcoal

Oxide pigment through the full depth of the slab so the colour cannot wear off. Charcoal is the most common specification for Melbourne homes.

From $115 to $160 per m²

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Concrete truck discharging during a driveway replacement pour

Driveway removal and replacement

DemolitionDisposalTree roots

Existing concrete, pavers or asphalt removed and disposed of, new driveway poured. Typically two days on site.

From $130 to $175 per m²

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Process

From enquiry to a driveway you can park on

Enquiry
Call or send the form with the suburb and the type of driveway. A site measure is booked, usually within a few days.
Site measure and fixed quote
Dimensions, fall, access and drainage are assessed on site. A council crossover permit may be required for the street section. The written quote is fixed.
Preparation and pour
Existing surface removed and the area prepped, with base material brought in where needed. Mesh laid, crossover formwork inspected by council, then the pour. Most residential driveways are one day on site.
Cure and seal
Vehicles off for seven days. Exposed aggregate is sealed after the concrete has cured.

Specification

How our driveways are built

Two quotes can look the same on paper and be very different underground. This is what is included in ours. Full specification.

Preparation

The old surface removed and the area prepped, with base material brought in and compacted where the ground needs it. Preparation is where most cheap driveways fail.

Reinforcement

Steel mesh reinforcement and 25 MPa concrete, with a thicker slab and heavier mesh quoted where caravans and trucks will park.

Drainage

A fall away from the house, and a grated drain across the garage threshold where the block falls in.

Joints and cure

Control joints cut to direct any movement. Seven days before vehicles, and exposed aggregate sealed after cure.

Brighton driveway questions

Is a permit required for a driveway in Brighton?

Bayside requires a vehicle crossing permit and enforces its standard crossover design, with attention to heritage precincts and street tree protection.

What does a concrete driveway cost in Brighton?

Plain concrete $95 to $130 per m², coloured $115 to $160, exposed aggregate $130 to $185, supplied and laid with base and reinforcement. A typical Brighton single driveway is between $4,500 and $8,500 depending on finish and whether an existing driveway is removed.

How quickly can a site measure be arranged in Brighton?

Site measures in Brighton are generally scheduled within a few days of enquiry.