Updated October 2026
Peakhurst is family territory, with post-war homes on decent-sized blocks and a fair amount of knockdown-rebuild activity. Toward the river side near Lugarno, streets begin to slope, which changes how driveways and drainage need to be designed. With newer, bigger homes going up, double driveways and garage slabs are a common part of the picture.
Worth saying at the start: we are a referral service. We do not do the concreting ourselves. We connect you with experienced, insured local concreters who service Peakhurst.
Common concreting jobs in Peakhurst
After a knockdown-rebuild, the outside work begins. Wide double concrete driveways are a typical request, and many owners choose exposed aggregate or coloured concrete to match a new facade. Garage and carport slabs are common too. Around the house, new paths and patios link the backyard to an alfresco area. On older homes that are staying put, concrete repairs to cracked driveways and lifted paths can freshen up the place without starting from scratch.
How the process works
Send us a few details about the job. We pass them to a local concreter who services Peakhurst, and they call you back with a quote. The referral costs you nothing.
If you are finishing a new build, ask the quote to cover how the driveway will tie in with your garage floor level and stormwater pits, and when in the build schedule the pour can happen.
What concreting costs in Peakhurst
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Large double driveways benefit from scale, but decorative finishes, sloping sites near the river and removing an old slab can add to the total. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
Before you commit, remember that in NSW 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 sign.
Frequently asked questions
Is exposed aggregate a good choice for a double driveway?
Many owners like it for grip and for hiding tyre marks. It costs more than plain concrete, so compare both options in the quote.
When should the driveway be poured on a new build?
Usually near the end, after heavy machinery has finished. Your builder and concreter can agree on the right time.