Updated October 2026
Banksia is a small suburb wedged between Rockdale and Arncliffe, with older homes and blocks of units sitting close to the Princes Highway. Rear yards are often compact, and much of the land is low and fairly flat. On flat ground, getting the falls right is the whole game. Concrete laid even slightly the wrong way sends water toward the house instead of away from it.
Just so it is clear, we are not a concreting business. We connect people in Banksia with experienced, insured local concreters, and those concreters handle the quoting and the work.
Common concreting jobs in Banksia
Small backyards make up a lot of the work. Owners want a tidy patio or path that drains properly, or a modest slab for a clothesline area, shed or outdoor setting. Coloured concrete can make a compact space feel more finished than plain grey.
Out the front, driveways on older homes often need replacing once they crack or settle. Unit blocks may need concrete repairs to shared paths, car spaces and steps, especially where trip hazards have formed.
How the process works
Give us the basics, such as the size of the area, what is there now and what you want instead. We pass it to a local concreter who services Banksia, and they call you back with a quote. The referral is free.
On a flat Banksia yard, ask the quote to state the fall direction and where surface water will end up. A short line about falls and drainage points tells you the concreter has thought about it.
What concreting costs in Banksia
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Small jobs can carry a higher rate per square metre because setup costs are spread over less area, and adding grated drains will add to the total. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
Under NSW law, residential concreting work worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) must be done by a licensed contractor. Ask for the licence number and check it before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Why does water pool on my old patio?
Often the original slab was laid too flat or has settled. Replacing it with proper falls, or adding a drain at the low point, usually fixes it.
Is a small backyard slab worth getting quoted?
Yes. Even small pours can be quoted, though the rate per square metre may be higher than on a large job.