Concreters
near Tallebudgera Valley.

From a new driveway to a back-yard slab for a shed, concreters handle the foundations and surfaces that everything else sits on. The operators on HelpSorted cover plain concrete, exposed aggregate, coloured concrete, and stencilled finishes.

For a standard plain concrete driveway (~50 sqm), expect $5,500-$8,500 including site prep, formwork, reinforcement, pour, and finish. Exposed aggregate adds $30-$60 per sqm over plain. Coloured concrete adds $25-$40 per sqm. Stencilling is the most expensive finish - usually $80-$150 per sqm - and is most cost-effective on smaller decorative areas like courtyards.

Drainage is the silent killer of concrete in SE QLD''s heavy rain - make sure the concreter is planning falls and (where needed) channel drains so water flows away from the house. Ask about the steel reinforcement (mesh size) and whether they''re using N20 or N25 mix - both are standard but the right choice depends on load (driveway vs path).

Timing matters: concrete needs to be poured in conditions where it can cure properly. Avoid pours forecast to rain within 6 hours of finishing. Most SE QLD concreters won''t pour above 35C either - mix sets too fast in extreme heat. Best months for non-urgent work are April-September. About 24 concreters serve SE QLD on HelpSorted.