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Straight answers on concrete.
Costs, permits and finishes explained by the people who pour it.
Costs, permits and finishes explained by the people who pour it.
What a concrete driveway costs in Melbourne in 2026 — plain $85–$130 per m², exposed aggregate $110–$160 per m², plus removal, crossovers and what changes the price.
GuideRetaining wall prices in Melbourne for 2026 — concrete sleeper $350–$600 per m², block $500–$850 per m², timber $250–$450 per m² and more. What drives the cost.
GuideWhen a retaining wall needs a building permit in Victoria — the 1 metre rule, boundaries, easements, engineering, drainage and who pays. Plain-English guide.
GuideExposed aggregate, plain or coloured concrete for your driveway or path? Cost, grip, looks, maintenance and lifespan compared — from a Melbourne concreter.
GuideHow driveway crossover permits work in Melbourne's north — Hume, Whittlesea and Mitchell Shire. Vehicle crossing and asset protection permits explained.
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