Concrete Guides & FAQs for Levin Homeowners

Most residential concrete driveways in New Zealand land roughly between $90 and $170 per square metre fully installed, depending on size, finish, site access and ground conditions. Broom finish is the most affordable option, while exposed aggregate and coloured concrete sit at the higher end.

Most residential driveways take one to two days on site — one day for excavation, boxing and the pour, then finishing and joint cutting. The concrete then cures over around 28 days to reach full strength.

A properly poured and reinforced concrete driveway will easily last 30–50 years. The keys are a solid sub-base, steel mesh reinforcement, correct fall for drainage, and well-placed control joints.

Plain broom finish is the cost-effective, slip-resistant default; exposed aggregate is more decorative and harder-wearing but pricier; texture roll gives a consistent modern grip; and stencilled finishes mimic pavers or stone. We'll show you samples and recommend the best fit for your home and budget.

Yes. We handle the full job — breaking out and removing the existing concrete or asphalt, carting it away, excavating to the right depth, and prepping the sub-base before we pour the new driveway.

You can walk on it after 24–48 hours and drive on it after about 7 days. Avoid heavy vehicle loads for the first 28 days while the concrete reaches full strength.

A plain concrete patio typically costs less than quality timber decking upfront and lasts far longer with minimal maintenance. Exposed aggregate and coloured patios cost more but add a premium decorative finish. We give a fixed, free quote on site.

Yes — every patio is graded with a subtle fall so rainwater sheds away from the house rather than pooling on the surface. Proper drainage keeps the patio usable year-round and protects the slab from water damage.

Exposed aggregate is popular for its decorative stone look and grip, coloured concrete adds a modern tint, and a plain trowel finish suits minimalist spaces. We'll show you options during the free site visit.

A well-prepped, reinforced concrete patio easily lasts 30+ years with minimal upkeep — far longer than timber decking, which rots and needs re-staining. A solid sub-base and proper curing are what make it last.

Very little — a sweep and occasional wash keeps it looking sharp. Exposed aggregate and coloured patios benefit from a sealer every few years to protect against stains and weathering.

You can walk on it after 24–48 hours and put furniture on it after about a week. Full strength develops over around 28 days as the concrete cures.

Pathways are usually priced per linear or square metre, with plain broom finish the most affordable option. Curves, exposed aggregate finishes and tight access all affect the rate. We measure up and give a free, fixed quote on site.

Paths can be straight front walkways, sweeping curved garden paths, or heavy-use access routes. Flexible formwork means we can pour sharp straight runs or smooth curves to suit your property.

A light broom or textured finish gives grip for wet NZ weather, exposed aggregate adds a decorative non-slip stone surface, and stencilled finishes mimic pavers. We finish every path to suit foot traffic and your home's style.

A properly prepped, reinforced concrete path lasts decades with almost no upkeep — no weeding between pavers and no shifting stones. A solid sub-base and control joints keep cracking controlled over time.

Yes — we grade every path with the correct fall so rainwater runs off instead of pooling, which keeps the surface safe and resists moss and surface wear. Good drainage is built in from the sub-base up.

Absolutely. We tie paths cleanly into driveways, patios, steps and house floors for one seamless flow, matching levels and edges so everything connects properly.

House floor slab pricing depends on thickness, reinforcing, site access and whether services need coordinating under the slab. We follow your engineer's spec and give a clear, free quote once we've reviewed the plans.

After sub-base, polythene, services and mesh are laid, the pour and screed usually take a day for a standard residential slab. Curing then continues over around 28 days to reach full design strength.

Yes — we coordinate with builders, plumbers and drainlayers on site, follow your plans and schedule, and turn up when needed. We work with both licensed builders and owner-builders managing their own project.

We pour standard 100mm residential floor slabs, reinforced slabs to engineer's spec, shed and garage floors, and slabs finished ready for polished concrete or a grind-and-seal system.

Concrete reaches full design strength over around 28 days. It's typically walkable the next day and ready for the next build stage within a few days, depending on the spec and weather.

Yes. Tell us early if you plan to polish — we finish the slab to the right standard for mechanical polishing or a grind-and-seal system.

Commercial floor pricing depends on slab strength (MPa), area, flatness tolerance, joint layout and finish. Because every spec differs, we quote from your engineer's or project specification — get in touch for a free quote.

Warehouse and commercial floors often use 25–32 MPa or higher with an abrasion-resistant mix and designed steel reinforcing and joint layout for forklift and machinery loads. We follow the engineer's spec for strength, joints and finish.

We plan pours around concrete supply, weather and finishing capacity so the slab goes down in one continuous, properly managed pour. Where possible we schedule outside trading hours or stage the work to keep your operation running.

Trowel and burnished finishes are hard-wearing and resist scuffing and cleaning chemicals. With correct joint maintenance and occasional resealing of high-wear areas, a commercial slab stays serviceable for decades.

Yes — our crew is Site Safe certified and equipped to work safely on commercial and construction sites, including induction and site safety requirements.