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Concreters on the Sunshine Coast 2026, Concrete Driveway Costs, Concrete Slab Prices, Exposed Aggregate, and How to Find a Concreter Near You
Sunshine Coast concreter guide 2026: how much concrete driveways, exposed aggregate, pool surrounds, and concrete slabs cost on the Sunshine Coast, acid sulfate soil and coastal concrete considerations, and how to get accurate quotes for your Sunshine Coast concrete project.
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Concreters on the Sunshine Coast 2026
The Sunshine Coast has a large concreting industry driven by strong population growth and construction activity. Concrete driveways, pool surrounds, and entertainment areas are in consistently high demand, the Sunshine Coast's outdoor lifestyle makes alfresco concrete areas and pool surrounds particularly popular. All concreting must comply with AS 3600. qbcc.qld.gov.au
How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost on the Sunshine Coast 2026?
- Plain concrete driveway (40sqm, 100mm slab, supply + pour), typically $4,100-$7,500 in Sunshine Coast
- Exposed aggregate concrete driveway (40sqm), typically $5,500-$10,200 in Sunshine Coast
- Coloured concrete driveway (40sqm, integral colour), typically $5,100-$9,000 in Sunshine Coast
- Concrete slab (house pad, 100sqm, 100mm), typically $15,200-$27,800 in Sunshine Coast
- Concrete path (20 linear metres, 1.2m wide), typically $2,400-$4,500 in Sunshine Coast
- Concrete pool surrounds (50sqm, exposed aggregate), typically $6,600-$12,200 in Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Coastal Concrete and Acid Sulfate Soils
Sunshine Coast beachside suburbs (Noosa Heads, Coolum, Maroochydore, Caloundra) require marine-grade concrete mixes for coastal exposure. Low-lying coastal areas and estuarine surrounds (Mooloolaba, Maroochydore) may have acid sulfate soils requiring SR cement. Sunshine Coast hinterland soils are generally well-draining sandy loam suitable for standard concrete work. qbcc.qld.gov.au
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