GetanitemisedconcretedrivewayquoteinAdelaide
A 60m2 Adelaide driveway runs $6,500 to $10,500 in plain finish, $9,500 to $15,500 in exposed aggregate. We connect you with BWC-licensed Adelaide concreters who quote on slab spec, not lump-sum.
The problem with most Adelaide driveway quotes
Your driveway is the first thing visitors see and the slab everyone walks and parks on for 30 years. Get the spec wrong and the slab settles, cracks diagonally, or fails at 12 months when winter cycles begin.
The market response to that risk is to quote vaguely. Most lump-sum quotes hide slab thickness, mesh grade, and mix strength inside a single number. There is nothing to compare, and the cheap quote wins by default.
Three quotes for the same 60m2 driveway can range $8,000 to $19,000 with no itemised breakdown. The cheapest usually saves $1,500 to $2,500 by dropping from 100mm to 80mm slab, SL62 mesh instead of SL72, and cutting control joints. You find out at year 2 with diagonal cracks and a disconnected phone number.
Adelaide driveway specifications
The minimum residential driveway spec under AS 3727 (residential pavements) is 100mm slab thickness, SL72 steel mesh fabric, 25 MPa concrete mix, and control joints cut at 3 to 4 metres. Higher-load applications move to 32 MPa and SL82 mesh.
Every quote from the Concreting Adelaide network states all 5 critical lines: slab thickness, mesh grade, mix strength in MPa, finish type, and control joint count and spacing. If any of those 5 lines is missing, the quote is unverifiable.
For driveways above $20,000 inc GST, the concreter must hold a current SA Building Work Contractor (BWC) licence. We disclose the CBS-issued licence number on every quote. See the full BWC explainer at our BWC licensing guide.
Plain vs exposed aggregate vs stamped: which finish suits your suburb
Plain brushed concrete is the most cost-effective finish and the lowest-risk execution. A 60m2 plain driveway runs $6,500 to $10,500 and every concreter in the network executes it reliably.
Exposed aggregate adds $50 to $90 per m2 over plain, for a total of $9,500 to $15,500 at 60m2. Stone selection (charcoal granite, river pebble, quartz) and exposure depth shift the price within the band. Sample panels are standard on any exposed aggregate job over $5,000.
Stamped concrete runs $12,500 to $19,500 for 60m2 and suits heritage styles, brick and slate patterns. Most stamped jobs at that price point cross the $20,000 BWC threshold when stamp borders and preparation are added. A BWC-licensed concreter is mandatory.
Polished external runs $13,500 to $22,000 for 60m2. It is the most technical finish and is best suited to modern homes where the design intention calls for a soft-sheen concrete. Details at polished concrete external.
How it works in 3 steps
Tell us about your driveway
Dimensions, finish preference, suburb, and timeline. A rough sketch or satellite image works fine.
We match you within 2 to 3 business days
Up to 3 BWC-licensed Adelaide concreters, each briefed on your specific job before they contact you.
You get itemised quotes with the licence number
Slab thickness, mesh grade, MPa, joint spacing, finish type, and the concreter's CBS-issued BWC licence number on every quote above $20,000.
Related services and guides
Concrete driveway cost Adelaide - full price breakdown by spec line and finish type.
Exposed aggregate - stone-front driveways, sample panels, and sealing.
Concrete slabs - house, shed, and garage slabs with AS 2870 footing design.
Concrete repair - crack diagnosis, settlement, and rectification.
Cure, cracks, and control joints - the 7-day and 28-day milestones explained.
Area coverage: driveways poured across Norwood Payneham St Peters, Unley, Burnside, and Onkaparinga.