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Driveway excavated and base prepared for concrete

Concrete Preparation

Concrete preparation in Melbourne

Driveway, path and slab excavation, levelled and based ready for the concreter.

01Overview

A concrete job starts with the ground under it. We dig out to depth, level, place and compact the base, so your concreter can form up and pour.

Driveways, paths, patios, sheds and slabs. Old concrete broken out and removed if needed.

Ideal for

  • Concreters
  • Homeowners
  • Builders

What's included

  • Driveway excavation
  • Path and patio excavation
  • Shed and slab preparation
  • Old concrete break-out and removal
  • Crushed rock base placement
  • Levels and falls

02How it runs

From first look to handover.

  1. Step 01

    Scope

    Area, depth, falls and base specification from your concreter or plans.

  2. Step 02

    Break out

    Existing concrete broken and loaded if required.

  3. Step 03

    Excavate

    Dug to depth with falls set for drainage.

  4. Step 04

    Base

    Crushed rock placed and compacted, ready for formwork.

03Good to know

Before you book.

Driveway excavated and base prepared for concrete
  • 01

    Your concreter will specify the base depth. We work to it.

  • 02

    Driveway crossovers usually need a council permit.

05FAQ

Common questions.

Do you pour the concrete?

We do the excavation and base preparation, so your concreter arrives to a site that's ready to form up.

Excavator on a Melbourne site at the end of the day

Need concrete preparation?

Tell us what you're working on and we'll discuss the excavation, equipment and site requirements.

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