Northern, north-western and western Melbourne
Residential concreting for driveways, paths, patios and new homes.
Plan one concrete area or coordinate several areas around access, ground preparation, drainage, adjoining outdoor work, intended use and the selected finish.
Concrete work planned for the actual property.
Two areas with the same square metres can need different preparation. A useful quotation considers the existing surface, excavation, levels, drainage, reinforcement, access and the intended use before the final scope is confirmed.
Driveways
New or replacement driveway areas planned around vehicle use, street access, levels and drainage.
Paths and side access
Practical concrete access around homes, gates, garden areas and outdoor structures.
Patios and outdoor areas
Concrete surfaces for suitable entertaining areas, courtyards and nominated residential slabs.
Removal and preparation
Existing-concrete cutting, removal, excavation and soil disposal can be included when confirmed in the quotation.
New homes and larger outdoor projects
Plan the driveway, paths and outdoor concrete together.
For a new home or a larger property update, considering each concrete area together can identify level, drainage and access conflicts before work is quoted. The dimensions, use, preparation and finish of each area still need to be confirmed for the individual site.
Confirm levels and drainage
Show garage entries, door thresholds, pits, downpipes and the direction water needs to travel. Retaining walls and adjoining ground levels should also be identified.
Measure each area separately
Record the approximate length and width of the driveway, side paths, patio and any other nominated residential slab area, along with its intended use.
Coordinate gates and fencing
Gate openings, swing direction, clearance and fence or post locations can affect concrete edges and access. Include these details before the concrete layout is finalised.
Allow for landscaping
Turf, garden beds, edging, decking and other surfaces need suitable finished levels. Planning the boundaries between materials helps create a practical scope for the whole property.
Evergreen Exteriors Care also provides residential landscaping, retaining walls and fencing and gates. Each service and site condition is assessed and itemised in the quotation.
Before requesting a quote
Measure the area and show how the site can be accessed.
Send the approximate length and width, the property suburb and the intended use. Include photos from the street and from the house so access, existing levels and anything that may need removal can be understood.
Tell us whether the area currently contains concrete, paving, lawn, garden beds or soil, and whether you prefer a plain or decorative finish. Final construction details are confirmed for the site and agreed use.
Send concrete project detailsWhat affects a residential concrete quotation?
Access and removal
Narrow gates, low clearance, long material movement and existing concrete can change how excavation and disposal are completed.
Ground levels and drainage
Door thresholds, garage levels, pits, surrounding landscaping and the direction of water flow influence the finished layout.
Use and construction
A driveway, footpath and patio have different expected loads. Preparation, reinforcement and the concrete specification must suit the agreed use and site.
Finish and adjoining work
Plain or decorative finishes should be coordinated with edges, gates, retaining walls, landscaping and other surfaces around the property.
Concrete service areas
Residential projects are assessed across Melbourne’s northern, north-western and western suburbs. Northern-area enquiries include Preston, Reservoir, Epping, Wollert, Craigieburn, Mickleham and Donnybrook, with work also assessed in Sunbury, Melton, Truganina, Tarneit and Werribee. See all service-area information or the dedicated north and west Melbourne concreting page.
Frequently asked questions
What should I send for a concrete quote?
Send the suburb, approximate length and width of each area, intended use, preferred finish, clear photos of the site and access, and details of existing concrete, soil or landscaping that may need removal.
Can concrete work for a new home be planned as one project?
Evergreen Exteriors Care can assess a driveway, side paths, patio or outdoor area and other nominated residential slab areas together. Each area’s dimensions, intended use, preparation and finish are confirmed in the site-specific quotation.
Should gates and landscaping be planned before concrete?
Yes. Gate openings and clearance, retaining walls, finished levels, drainage, turf and garden edges should be considered before concrete set-out so adjoining work can be coordinated.
What affects access for a larger concrete project?
Street and site access, gate width and height, the distance from the delivery point, the route for moving concrete and spoil, and other work happening on the property are assessed for the individual site.
Is excavation included?
Excavation, soil removal, existing-concrete cutting and disposal are assessed separately because access, ground levels and removal quantities vary between properties.
Can you remove existing concrete?
Yes. Existing concrete cutting, removal and disposal can be included when those items are confirmed in the quotation.
Do you offer plain and decorative concrete?
Yes. Plain and decorative concrete finishes are available for suitable residential driveways, paths, patios and outdoor areas, with the selected finish confirmed in the quotation.
Read the concrete driveway planning guide for more detail, or send the site details and photos to request a site-specific quotation.