Howard Springs Concrete Driveways

Around a pool you want good slip resistance when wet and a surface that does not get too hot under bare feet. Exposed aggregate, lightly textured coloured concrete in pale tones and honed concrete with a non-slip sealer are all common choices. Very dark colours can get uncomfortably hot in the Top End sun. We bring samples so you can feel the textures and see how they look before deciding.

Rural blocks in the Howard Springs area are often fairly flat, and some soils drain slowly or sit wet through the wet season. When driveways, sheds and slabs are added without planned falls, water can get trapped between them. Fixes can include reshaping new concrete to fall towards a swale, adding spoon drains or strip drains, or raising paths slightly above the surrounding ground. We look at the whole block before suggesting a solution.

Many sheds in the NT need a building permit from a registered building certifier, particularly larger sheds, and they must be designed for the cyclonic wind region. The slab and footings are part of that design. Requirements vary with size, use and location on the block, so check with a certifier or your shed supplier before work starts. We build to the approved drawings once those are in place.

As a general guide, foot traffic is usually fine after a day or two and light cars after about a week, but heavier vehicles such as loaded trailers, caravans and trucks should wait longer, often several weeks. Hot weather, the mix and the thickness all play a part. We give you specific advice for your job on the day of the pour.