Concreting Somerville | Driveways, slabs and repairs

Updated October 2026

Somerville has grown fast, and much of it is newer estate housing on flat land with clay subsoil. For concreting that produces a very specific pattern of work: families who have just moved in and need a first driveway, an alfresco slab and a shed base, all on ground that the builder left as fill. The clay here swells and shrinks through the seasons, so base depth, compaction and joint spacing are what separate a driveway that lasts from one that cracks in its second winter.

We are upfront about this: we are a referral service only. We pass your enquiry to experienced, insured local concreters who work Somerville regularly.

Common concreting jobs in Somerville

First concrete driveways on new estate blocks
Alfresco slabs and patios behind new houses
Concrete slabs for sheds, garages and studios
Exposed aggregate and coloured driveways where estate guidelines allow
Repairs where clay movement or uncompacted fill has cracked a slab

How the process works

Tell us about the job and your suburb. We pass the details to a local concreter who services Somerville, and they call you back with a quote. There is no fee for the referral.

Ask whether your block is cut or fill. On fill, the base under the driveway needs more work, and a concreter who checks is one worth keeping.

What concreting costs in Somerville

As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Base depth and compaction over builder's fill are the big ones here. Access is usually easy, and plant cartage is reasonable from this end of the Peninsula. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.

Building work in Victoria is regulated by the Victorian Building Authority and by councils, and what your job needs depends on its type, size and location. Ask the concreter to confirm registration and permits in the written quote before you sign.