Updated October 2026
Monterey is a narrow strip of streets running between the Botany Bay foreshore and the suburbs inland. The ground near the bay is often sandy, and the closer you are to the water, the more salt air your concrete has to live with. Housing is a mix of older brick homes and newer townhouses, so jobs range from replacing a decades-old driveway to pouring fresh slabs on a redeveloped block.
We should explain what we do. We are not a concreting company. We are a referral service that connects Monterey residents with experienced, insured local concreters who quote and complete the work themselves.
Common concreting jobs in Monterey
For older brick homes, the usual requests are replacement driveways, new front paths and patios, and concrete repairs to steps and edges that have weathered in the salty air.
Townhouse builds and renovations bring slabs for garages and courtyards, shared driveways and small entry areas. Many owners pick exposed aggregate or coloured concrete to suit a newer, cleaner look along the street.
How the process works
Tell us what the job is and roughly how far the property is from the foreshore. We pass the details to a local concreter who services Monterey, and they call you back with a quote. You pay no referral fee.
On sandy ground, ask the quote to explain the base preparation. Compacted road base and the right thickness of slab make a real difference to how well concrete holds up on loose, sandy soil.
What concreting costs in Monterey
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Extra base work on sandy ground, sealing for salt exposure and removal of old concrete, often around $30 to $100 per square metre, can all add to a Monterey job. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
The licensing rule in NSW is simple. 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 signing.
Frequently asked questions
Does sandy soil cause problems for a new driveway?
It can if the base is not prepared properly. Sand can shift and wash out, so good compaction and a solid sub-base matter more here than on clay.
Is salt air a concern a few streets back from the beach?
Often less so than right on the foreshore, but salt can still travel inland on windy days. A sealer is a reasonable precaution either way.
Who do I ask about driveway crossover approval?
Monterey sits in Bayside Council. Driveway crossovers generally need council approval, so check with your council before the work is booked.
Nearby, we also cover Brighton-Le-Sands and Ramsgate.