Concrete driveways on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.

Exposed aggregate, coloured, honed and plain driveways, poured by Josh's crew. On this page: what a driveway costs, what changes the price, how long it takes, and what our driveway clients say.

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By Josh Ortlik, owner · 20+ years concreting · Updated 29 Sep 2026

Sealed dark exposed aggregate driveway curving up to a Queenslander home

Short answer

Guides put a new concrete driveway at $65–$85 per m² for plain concrete and $100–$150 per m² for exposed aggregate. A typical 40 m² double driveway takes 2–4 days on site. You can walk on it the next day and drive on it after about 7 days.

What a driveway costs

These are published guide ranges per square metre. Your quote depends on the site, and Josh measures up before pricing.

Finish	Guide range per m²	Good for
Plain concrete	$65–$85	Side paths, sheds, budget driveways
Coloured	$75–$95	Modern facades, charcoal and grey tones
Exposed aggregate	$100–$150	Most Gold Coast driveways and paths
Honed	Quote on inspection	Pool surrounds, feature entries
Sloping block	add about $10	Any finish on a slope

Source: hipages concrete driveway cost guide (national ranges, accessed Sep 2026). Confirm where Josh's Gold Coast rates sit.

What changes the price

Removing the old driveway. Breaking out concrete or pavers and taking it away adds labour and tip fees.
Access. If the truck can't reach the pour, we pump or barrow the concrete in.
Slope and levels. Steep blocks need more formwork and careful falls so water drains away from the garage.
Finish. Exposed and honed finishes take more steps than a broom finish.
Thickness and steel. Heavier vehicles like caravans and boats need a thicker slab and heavier mesh.
The crossover. The strip from your boundary to the road is on council land and needs its own approval.

Choosing a finish

Exposed aggregate is the most popular choice on the Gold Coast. It grips in the wet, hides tyre marks and suits most homes. Coloured and sealed concrete suits modern facades. Plain concrete is the budget option. See all five side by side in the finish guide .

How a driveway job runs

Day 1: demolition, excavation and base compaction.
Day 2: formwork set to string lines, reinforcing mesh on chairs, falls checked.
Pour day: pour, screed, finish, then cut the control joints.
Handover: clean-up, skips removed, and curing instructions for you.

Driveway jobs

Recent driveways.

All projects

Dark exposed aggregate driveway — Dark exposed aggregate

Exposed driveway from above, beside a garage — Exposed aggregate with sandstone entry

Resealed exposed driveway — Exposed driveway, resealed

Light exposed aggregate driveway to a new home — New home driveway

Charcoal sealed driveway — Charcoal, sealed

Light driveway beside a white fence — Light exposed aggregate

Driveway leading to a double garage — Double garage driveway

Driveway reviews

What driveway clients say.

Real Google reviews from driveway jobs. The profile is rated 5.0 from 119 reviews.

FAQ

Driveway questions we get every week.

How much does a concrete driveway cost on the Gold Coast?

Published guides put plain concrete at about $65–$85 per m², coloured at $75–$95, and exposed aggregate at $100–$150. Sloping blocks add around $10 per m². Removing an old driveway, access and pumping all change the final price.

How long does a new driveway take?

Most residential driveways take two to four days on site: a day for demolition and excavation, a day for formwork and mesh, and pour day. You can walk on it the next day and drive on it after about seven days.

Is exposed aggregate better than plain concrete?

Exposed aggregate grips better, hides tyre marks and dirt, and suits most Gold Coast homes. Plain concrete costs less and is fine for side paths and sheds. Both need the same base preparation.

Do I need council approval?

Work inside your boundary usually doesn't. The crossover between your boundary and the road is on council land, so it needs approval from the City of Gold Coast, Logan City Council or Brisbane City Council. Read our crossover approval guide. Confirm whether Josh lodges the application.

Can you remove my old driveway?

Yes. We break out and remove old concrete or pavers, dispose of it, and prepare the base before the new pour. It's itemised on your quote.

How do I look after a new driveway?

Keep heavy vehicles off it for the first few weeks, hose it down rather than pressure-cleaning it hard, and reseal decorative finishes every few years to protect the colour.