Exposed Aggregate Concrete Perth

As an estimate, expect roughly $100 to $150 per square metre supplied and installed, with most residential jobs landing around $120 to $135. The final figure depends on area, site access, whether existing concrete needs removing, your sub-base and the stone you choose. Our cost guide has a full breakdown, and an on-site quote is free.

A standard double driveway of around 40 square metres typically works out somewhere near $4,800 to $5,400 at usual rates. Steep blocks, restricted truck access and removal of an old driveway all push that up. We quote on site so the number you get accounts for your actual conditions.

Yes, it is one of the most popular choices for pool surrounds in Perth. The textured surface gives grip when wet, which is the main safety consideration, and a lighter base colour keeps the surface cooler underfoot. Sealing matters more around pools because of splash-out and pool chemicals.

How often you reseal depends on the sealer and how hard the surface works. As a guide, a topical (acrylic) sealer usually needs recoating every 2 to 5 years, and a penetrating sealer lasts longer, around 5 to 7 years. Driveways and coastal properties sit at the shorter end because of UV, traffic and salt air. As an indicative guide, resealing costs $15 to $40 per square metre, depending on the site. If water stops beading on the surface, it is time. We give you the schedule for your sealer at handover.

Concrete shrinks as it cures, so fine hairline cracks can appear in any slab. Control joints are cut so that cracking follows the joints rather than wandering across the surface. Wider or moving cracks usually point to a sub-base or reinforcement problem, which is why preparation matters so much.

As a guide, foot traffic after about 24 to 48 hours, light vehicles after about 7 days and heavier vehicles after about 14 days. Full strength takes about 28 days, so avoid tight turns and heavy loads in the first month. It depends on weather and mix, so we confirm timings at handover.

It is more comfortable than a dark plain slab, though no outdoor surface is cool in a Perth summer. Base colour is the main lever, as a lighter base reflects more heat. Stone size matters too, since smaller stone gives a more even surface underfoot, which is worth considering for areas people cross barefoot.

A hose-down handles most of it, with a periodic wash using a pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid harsh acids, which strip the sealer. Deal with oil spills promptly. Beyond that it is just the reseal every few years. Our guide to cleaning exposed aggregate covers stubborn stains.

Laid on a well-prepared base and resealed on schedule, exposed aggregate typically lasts 25 years or more, often longer. Longevity comes down to preparation more than the finish itself, since a well-compacted sub-base and correct reinforcement are what stop problems years down the track.

We work across Perth Metro, down to Mandurah and north to Gingin. Coastal and inland sites need different sub-base preparation and sealer choices, and we account for that at quoting rather than applying one approach everywhere.

We can usually get close by matching the stone and the exposure, but an exact match is rarely possible because concrete weathers and batches vary. We bring stone samples and colour cards to the on-site quote, and a joint or change of level can make the join look deliberate.

Yes. Every CoastCrete install comes with a written workmanship guarantee, with the terms set out in your quote.