Updated October 2026
Hastings is the working town on the Western Port side: a port, an industrial area, a marina and a mix of older housing and newer estates spreading out from the centre. The ground here is heavier than the sandy coast, with clay loams that swell and shrink through the seasons, so jointing and base preparation matter. The work splits neatly between domestic estate jobs and genuine industrial slabs.
We are upfront about this: we are a referral service only. We pass your enquiry to experienced, insured local concreters who work Hastings regularly.
Common concreting jobs in Hastings
- First concrete driveways on estate blocks and replacements on older homes
- Concrete slabs for garages, sheds and workshops
- Industrial floors, hardstands and loading areas, under commercial concreting
- Paths, patios and alfresco slabs
- Repairs to cracked panels on clay ground
How the process works
Tell us about the job and your suburb. We pass the details to a local concreter who services Hastings, and they call you back with a quote. There is no fee for the referral.
On clay, ask about joint spacing. Seasonal movement is what cracks slabs here, and control joints placed properly are how a concreter manages it.
What concreting costs in Hastings
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Base preparation and jointing on clay ground are the domestic drivers. Industrial work is priced from drawings and loads rather than per metre. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
Victorian building work sits under the Victorian Building Authority and council rules, and the requirements depend on the type, size and location of the job. The concreters we refer confirm what applies before quoting.
Frequently asked questions
Why do driveways crack on clay?
Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which moves the ground under the slab. Proper base preparation, reinforcement and control joints are how the movement is managed.
Do industrial slabs need engineering?
Generally yes. Thickness, reinforcement and joint layout come from an engineer based on the loads and the ground.