Updated October 2026
McCrae sits on the hillside below Arthurs Seat, and the driveways show it. Split-level homes, long runs dropping to the street, and views that came with a gradient. Pouring concrete here is as much about access and water as it is about finish, and a concreter who has not worked the hill will underprice it.
We are upfront about this: we are a referral service only. We pass your enquiry to experienced, insured local concreters who work McCrae regularly.
Common concreting jobs in McCrae
Long, steep driveways are the main McCrae job, almost always with a textured finish for grip and grates to catch runoff before the garage.
The rest is slope work: terraced patios to win some flat ground, slabs for garages and studios cut into the hill, steps and landings, and repairs to older driveways that water has worked under.
How the process works
Tell us about the job and your suburb. We pass the details to a local concreter who services McCrae, and they call you back with a quote. There is no fee for the referral.
Ask about the pour sequence on a steep driveway. Long falls are poured and finished in a particular order, and a crew that has done it before will tell you how without being asked.
What concreting costs in McCrae
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Pump hire is routine on this hillside, excavation is real work, and drainage is not an optional extra. Budget for all three. 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
Is exposed aggregate worth it on a steep driveway?
Many McCrae owners think so. The stone texture grips better in the wet than a smooth trowelled surface, which matters when the driveway is also the only way out.
How do I stop water running into the garage?
A grated drain across the low end, correct falls and a connection to stormwater. It should be itemised in the quote.