Updated October 2026
Sutherland is one of the older suburbs in the Shire, and its concrete shows it. Many driveways around the 2232 postcode were poured in the 60s, 70s and 80s, often thinner and with less steel than anyone would use today. Fifty years of cars, tree roots and weather later, they are cracked, drummy and overdue.
If that sounds like your place, we can help. We are a referral service that connects you with experienced, insured local concreters who regularly replace older driveways.
Common concreting jobs in Sutherland
- Full replacement of cracked 60s to 80s concrete driveways
- Concrete repairs where a driveway or path has one bad section
- New concrete slabs for garages, sheds and granny flats
- Concrete paths and patios to replace lifted or crumbling paths
- Exposed aggregate upgrades when owners renovate
A common question in Sutherland is repair versus replace. A couple of isolated cracks can often be repaired. Widespread cracking, sunken sections or a surface that has worn through to the stones usually means the slab has reached the end of its life, and patching it is money down the drain.
What a concreting job involves
Replacing an old driveway starts with a site visit and written quote. Then the old concrete is broken out and carted away, the base is excavated and compacted, formwork sets the new levels, steel mesh goes in, the concrete is poured and finished, and the slab cures. Removal and tipping fees are a real part of the cost on replacement jobs, so make sure the quote includes them.
Keep cars off a new driveway for about seven days while it cures.
What concreting costs in Sutherland
Plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative finishes more. Demolition and removal of the old slab is charged on top, and steep or tight Sutherland blocks can add access costs.
In NSW, any residential concreting job worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) must be done by a licensed contractor. A full driveway replacement often crosses that line, so ask for the licence number.
Frequently asked questions
My Sutherland driveway from the 1970s is cracked everywhere. Repair or replace?
If the cracking is widespread and sections have sunk, replacement is almost always the better spend. Old slabs were often poured thin, so repairs rarely hold for long.
Does the quote include removing the old concrete?
It should, but always check. Breaking out and tipping an old driveway is a significant cost and some low quotes leave it out.
How thick should a new residential driveway be?
Around 100mm with steel mesh for cars is standard. Heavier vehicles need more. A proper quote will state the thickness and mesh.
Get a fast quote from insured local concreters. We also cover neighbouring Kirrawee and Jannali.