Updated October 2026
Kareela was built largely in one go around the early 1970s, and that shows in its concrete. Many homes still have the original driveway that went in with the house, which means a suburb full of concrete now past fifty years old. Cracking, spalling edges, steps between slabs and tired grey surfaces are the normal state of things, and driveway replacement has become the defining concreting job in Kareela.
A word on who we are. We are not a concreting company. We are a referral service that connects you with experienced, insured local concreters who do this exact renewal work across Kareela and the 2232 area.
Common concreting jobs in Kareela
Full driveway replacement leads by a long way. Alongside it come repairs to original paths and porches, new paths and patios as part of renovations, slabs for sheds and granny flats on the generous blocks, and upgrades from plain grey to exposed aggregate, which lifts the look of a 70s frontage considerably.
How the process works
Tell us about the job. We pass the details to a local concreter who services Kareela, and they call you back with a quote. The referral is free and carries no obligation.
For a replacement, the quote should cover breaking out and removing the old driveway, base preparation, mesh reinforcement and the new pour. Modern driveways are typically reinforced better than the originals ever were, which is a big part of why they last.
What concreting costs in Kareela
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Demolition and removal of the old driveway adds to the total, so a replacement costs more than the same metres on bare ground.
In NSW, residential concreting work worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) must be done by a licensed contractor. A full driveway replacement will almost always be over that line, so check the licence and insurance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know my original driveway is past saving?
Widespread cracking, sections sitting at different heights and crumbling edges are the usual signs. Isolated cracks can be repaired, but once the slab is moving in pieces, replacement is better value.
How long will I be without a driveway?
Typically the old one comes out and the new one is poured within a few days, then around a week of curing before you park on it. Plan street parking for that stretch.