Updated October 2026
Como has a heritage feel that most of the Shire lost long ago. Older cottages, established gardens, narrow streets winding down toward the Georges River and the old Como Bridge. Lovely to live in, and a little awkward to concrete. Access is the recurring theme here. Driveways can be narrow, side passages tight, and getting a concrete truck close to the pour is not always possible.
We should be upfront. We are not a concreting business. We are a referral service that connects you with experienced, insured local concreters who know how to work around older Como blocks.
Common concreting jobs in Como
A lot of the work is renewal. Original driveways laid decades ago are cracking and lifting, old paths have moved with tree roots, and front steps need repairs or full replacement. Owners renovating cottages often add a slab for a studio or garage, and some choose exposed aggregate to suit the character of the street rather than plain grey.
How the process works
Tell us what you want done and, if you can, mention the access. Can a truck park out front, or will the concrete need to be pumped or barrowed in? We pass the details to a local concreter who services Como, and they call you back with a quote, at no cost to you.
On tight blocks, barrowing or a small line pump is common. It adds labour, but it is routine for concreters used to older suburbs.
What concreting costs in Como
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Difficult access can add to that, which is why a site visit beats a phone estimate in Como.
Also note the NSW rule. Residential concreting work worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) must be carried out by a licensed contractor. Check the licence and insurance before you sign anything.
Frequently asked questions
My side passage is under a metre wide. Can concrete still get through?
Usually, yes. Concreters barrow it in or run a pump line. It takes longer, and the quote should spell out how they plan to do it.
Can a new path match the look of an older home?
Finishes and borders can be chosen to suit character homes. The local concreters we work with can show examples before you commit.
Tree roots keep lifting my path. Is replacing it pointless?
Not necessarily. Root barriers, rerouting the path or thicker reinforced sections can all help. Get an opinion on site before re-pouring over the same problem.
We also cover nearby Kangaroo Point and Illawong.