What concreting costs on the Mornington Peninsula
Updated October 2026
Prices below are typical 2026 installed ranges for the Mornington Peninsula and greater Melbourne. Every site is different, so treat these as a guide and get a fixed written quote before work starts.
Quick price guide, per square metre installed
- Plain grey concrete: around $75 to $150, with most jobs near $110
- Coloured concrete: around $95 to $200
- Exposed aggregate: around $120 to $220
- Stencilled or stamped decorative finishes: around $100 to $160
- Spray-on resurfacing of existing concrete: around $50 to $90
Typical job totals
A single driveway usually lands between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on area, finish and slope. A double garage slab or granny flat slab commonly runs $4,000 to $10,000. Small path and patio jobs are often priced as a minimum call-out rather than strictly per metre, because the truck, the crew and the setup cost the same whether the pour is big or small.
What moves the price on the Peninsula
- Slope and access. Blocks that drop away hard at Mount Martha, McCrae and Arthurs Seat often need a concrete pump, which adds to the day but makes the pour possible.
- Driveway length. Acreage at Main Ridge, Red Hill, Moorooduc and Tuerong can mean a hundred metres or more of driveway, so area, not finish, decides the total.
- Ground. Loose dune sand and limestone from Rye to Portsea needs thorough compaction and a well prepared base. Red volcanic soil on the hinterland ridges and the heavier clay loams around Somerville, Tyabb and Hastings move with the seasons, so base depth and jointing matter.
- Demolition. Breaking out and carting away an old cracked driveway is real work and is priced in.
- Coastal exposure. Salt spray along the Port Phillip and Bass Strait frontages favours good compaction, proper cover over the steel and a decent sealer.
- Estate rules. Newer estates around Mornington, Somerville and Hastings sometimes carry design guidelines or a builder's maintenance period that affect finish and timing, so check before you order colour.
- Council crossovers. The strip between your boundary and the road belongs to the council. A new or widened vehicle crossing usually needs approval from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and the concreter will tell you if yours does.
- Finish. Exposed aggregate and decorative finishes take more labour at exactly the moment concrete is least forgiving, which is why they cost more per metre.
Why the cheapest quote is often the dearest
Concrete fails from underneath. Skimped base preparation, missing mesh or thin pours look identical to good work on day one and crack by year two. When quotes differ widely, ask each concreter what base depth, mesh and thickness the price includes, and compare those numbers rather than the totals.
Frequently asked questions
Is a free quote really free?
Yes. The concreters we work with quote before any work starts, and if you do not go ahead you owe nothing.
Do I need council approval for a new driveway?
On your own land, usually not for a like-for-like replacement. The crossover section between the boundary and the kerb is council land and generally needs approval from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Your concreter can point you at the right form.
How long before I can drive on it?
Foot traffic in 24 to 48 hours, cars usually after 7 days. Full strength takes about 28 days, so keep heavy vehicles off as long as you can.
Does a long acreage driveway cost less per metre?
Often yes. Long open runs let the crew work efficiently and price better per square metre than small cut-up areas. Cartage distance, the base needed on soft ground and the number of truck movements can claw some of that back, so get the quote itemised.