Guides

Working out what to pour

Costs, comparisons and the questions worth asking before you commit to a finish.

• August 2026 Exposed Aggregate Cost Perth: What You'll Pay in 2026 What exposed aggregate costs in 2026, the ranges by size and finish, and the things that move the number.
• June 2026 How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost in Perth? 2026 Guide What a patio costs in 2026, broken down by finish and size, and the variables that move the price either way.
• May 2026 How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost in Perth in 2026? Driveway prices for 2026 by finish and size, with real project examples and the things that push a quote up.
• May 2026 Stamped Concrete vs Liquid Limestone Perth How stamped concrete and liquid limestone compare on looks, heat underfoot, upkeep and what they cost.
• April 2026 Liquid Limestone Around Pools in Perth Whether liquid limestone suits a pool surround, how it handles heat and salt, and the upkeep it asks of you.
• April 2026 Liquid Limestone Maintenance Perth Keeping liquid limestone looking right: cleaning, sealing, and avoiding the cracks and stains that spoil it.
• April 2026 Cooling Concrete Finishes Perth Why some slabs are unbearable in February and others are fine. Colour, texture, and what it costs to get right.
• April 2026 How Often to Seal Pool Surround Perth How often a pool surround needs resealing, what chlorine and sunscreen do to it, and the signs it is overdue.
• March 2026 Building a Child-Safe Pool Area Using Concrete Finishes Grip, heat and edges. What to specify around a pool so it is safe for kids without ending up looking clinical.
• March 2026 Concrete Side Paths Perth What works down the side of a house when you have a metre and a bit to play with, and how to keep water moving.
• March 2026 Slip-Resistant Concrete Perth Which finishes actually grip when they are wet, and which ones look fine right up until it rains.
• March 2026 Concrete Pathways Perth Getting a path right: the width, the fall, the grip underfoot, and how it sits with the landscaping around it.
• March 2026 Concrete Stairs Perth Setting out concrete stairs on a sloping block: the rise, the going, the finish, and the details that keep them safe.
• February 2026 Concrete vs Pavers for Alfrescos Cost, upkeep, heat underfoot and how each one looks in five years. A straight comparison for an alfresco.
• February 2026 Concrete Patio & Alfresco Colours How colour and finish change the way a patio feels underfoot and how it ages. What to weigh up before you commit.
• January 2026 Concrete Alfresco Flooring Perth Finishes that suit an open plan alfresco, what each costs to run out, and which ones date faster than others.
• January 2026 Concrete Driveway Drainage Perth Why driveways puddle and crack, how the falls and joints should be set out, and what to ask before the pour.
• January 2026 Concrete Sealing Perth What sealing actually does, how long it lasts on each finish, and how to tell when a surface is due for another coat.
• January 2026 How Thick Should a Driveway Be? WA Guide 2026 How thick a driveway needs to be in WA, what the standards actually say, and why soil and vehicle weight change it.
• December 2025 Concrete for Coastal Homes Perth Salt air, sand and wind change what lasts. The finishes that hold up near the coast and the ones that do not.
• December 2025 Concrete for Perth Renovations & Extensions Matching new concrete to a house that is already there, working around what stays, and sequencing the pour.
• December 2025 Top Mistakes When Choosing a Concreter The things that go wrong when picking a concreter, and the questions that sort a good one from a cheap one.
• December 2025 Choosing the Right Concrete Finish A plain walkthrough of the main finishes, where each one suits, and how to narrow it down to a single choice.
• October 2025 Exposed Aggregate vs Honed Concrete Perth Two finishes, two very different surfaces. How they compare underfoot, in upkeep, and in what you pay.