Concreters in Point Vernon

An established suburb, original concrete

Point Vernon is one of the older parts of Hervey Bay, wrapped around the headland at the north-western end of the Esplanade with the rocky foreshore below it. Many of the homes have been there for decades, and so has their concrete. Original driveways and paths that have cracked, lifted near trees or settled unevenly are the most common reason people here go looking for a concreter.

Replacing an old driveway is often better value than patching it. Breaking out the old slab lets the concreter check what is underneath, fix the base, and set proper falls, which older driveways often never had.

Slope and water near the point

Most of Hervey Bay is flat, but parts of Point Vernon have more fall to them, especially closer to the point. A slope is good news for drainage, as long as the concrete is set to use it. Paths and driveways on a sloping block need the water directed somewhere sensible: into a drain, onto the lawn, or out to the street, but never against the house or down the neighbour’s side.

Steeper paths also need some grip. A broomed finish or a light exposed aggregate stops a path becoming a slide in wet weather.

Trees and roots

Established suburbs come with established trees. Roots lift slabs and crack paths, and a new slab poured over an active root zone will do the same thing again. If a big tree is close to the job, it is worth talking about root barriers or adjusting the layout before the boxing goes in, rather than after the first crack.

Jobs that come up here

The common ones are replacement driveways, side paths and patios that finally drain properly, and coloured or stencilled concrete for owners updating the front of an older home.

Call 0489 955 511 with the job and a photo. Your details go to one licensed concreter who covers Point Vernon, and they come back to you to measure and quote.