Textured, hard-wearing exposed aggregate driveways, paths and patios — reinforced, saw-cut and sealed, and built on a base designed for Melbourne clay.
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Exposed aggregate is concrete with decorative stones mixed through it. After the pour, the top layer of cement paste is washed away to reveal the stones, giving a textured, natural-stone look that's non-slip and very durable. It's one of the most popular driveway finishes in Melbourne because it hides tyre marks, oil spots and hairline cracks far better than plain grey concrete.
| Item | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Exposed aggregate driveway, supplied and laid | $145–$210/m² |
| Typical 40m² driveway | $5,800–$8,400 |
| Typical 60m² double driveway | $8,700–$12,600 |
| Plain concrete (for comparison) | $90–$120/m² |
| Removal of old concrete | Quoted per job |
Prices include GST and are a guide based on recent Melbourne jobs. Final price depends on access, excavation, drainage and material. Every job gets a free written fixed-price quote after a site visit — or send photos to 0406 170 544 for a quick estimate.
Most of the south-east and east sits on reactive clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer. That movement is what cracks so many old driveways. A deeper compacted base, correct reinforcement, properly spaced control joints and good drainage are what keep an exposed aggregate driveway looking right for decades.
Exposed aggregate ($145–$210/m²) gives a seamless, textured slab. Paved driveways ($140–$220/m²) and brick driveways ($150–$250/m²) are made of individual units that can be lifted and relaid if a section settles or needs plumbing access. Both are excellent choices; we'll show you both on the site visit. See our driveway paving and concrete driveways pages.
Grey and charcoal blends suit modern rendered homes; warmer brown and cream blends suit brick and weatherboard homes. We bring samples to the site visit so you can see them against your house, and we recommend a sealer that brings out the colour without making the surface slippery.
We build exposed aggregate driveways, paths and patios across Melbourne's east, inner east, south-east & bayside, including Notting Hill, Clayton, Wheelers Hill, Malvern East, Malvern, Murrumbeena, Cheltenham, Hampton, Springvale, Keysborough and Knoxfield. Antonio quotes, plans and oversees every job personally, working with the same trusted crew on every project.
Replacing the driveway on your own land usually doesn't need a permit, but changes to the vehicle crossing between the footpath and the road need a council permit, and stormwater must go to the legal point of discharge. We'll tell you what applies on the site visit.
Typically $145–$210/m² supplied and laid (inc GST); a 40m² driveway is about $5,800–$8,400.
No — the exposed stones give a textured, non-slip surface. We use a sealer that keeps the grip.
Any concrete can crack on reactive clay, but a deep base, reinforcement and saw-cut control joints keep cracking in planned lines, and the texture hides hairline cracks.
Usually every three to five years, depending on sun and traffic.
From our base in Notting Hill we work across Melbourne's east, inner east, south-east & bayside.
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We had a fairly complicated drainage issue on the site, but Antonio came up with a solution and executed it perfectly. The workmanship was top quality, and there were no unexpected surprises along the way.
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Antonio just completed some brick paving alongside our front fence. The paving looks fabulous and was completed in 2 days. He was reliable and the work was completed to a high standard.
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