Concrete Paths and Patios in Hervey Bay

The side path everybody needs

The narrow strip down the side of a Hervey Bay house collects everything: wheelie bins, the hose, the walk to the clothesline and every downpipe’s runoff. A concrete side path keeps that strip dry and tidy, but only if it falls away from the house. Water running back against the slab edge or the weep holes in the brickwork is the most common problem with paths that were poured quickly.

If the path runs past downpipes, ask how storm water will be handled. Sometimes the path needs a grated drain, sometimes the downpipes need extending to a proper outlet first.

Patios and alfresco slabs

A patio slab is outdoor living space, so the finish matters more than on a side path. Plain broomed concrete is practical. Honed concrete gives a cleaner, more modern face. Coloured or stencilled concrete can match pavers elsewhere in the yard.

If a roof or pergola is going over the patio, its posts need footings. Sort out where those go before the slab is poured, because cutting a new slab for a footing later costs more and looks worse.

Joining new to old

Most paths and patios meet an existing slab somewhere: the house, a driveway or an older path. The join needs a proper expansion joint or dowels, depending on the situation. Butting new concrete against old with nothing in between is how you get a crack exactly where you did not want one.

Edges and borders

Clean edges against lawn and garden beds make the whole job look finished. Some people like a border in a contrasting finish. Others want the path to disappear into the garden. Either way, the boxing sets the edge, so it is worth agreeing on the shape before it goes in.

Getting it quoted

Measure the length and width, take a photo, and call 0489 955 511 or use the form. A licensed local concreter will come back to you about measuring and quoting.