Concrete Patios

When comparing concrete patio cost to pavers, concrete generally comes out more affordable, especially for larger areas. It’s faster to pour and doesn’t involve individually placing and levelling each unit like you would with pavers. The savings come from both materials and labour.

Pavers can look great and offer more patterns and textures, but if you’re after something cost-effective, solid, and low-maintenance, concrete is often the better value for money. Plus, you can always dress it up with finishes like coloured concrete or pebble concrete patio if you want something a bit more polished.

It’s tempting to want to save time and money, but pouring concrete straight onto dirt is one of those shortcuts that comes back to bite you. The ground shifts, moisture builds up underneath, and before you know it, you’ve got cracks or uneven spots. We always start with proper site prep, which usually means a compacted base of road base or crusher dust. That solid foundation is what helps your patio stay level and hold up over time, especially with the kind of weather we get here in Queensland.

We get this question a lot. If you’ve done concreting before and have the right gear, a small slab might be manageable. But for a full patio that’s meant to last, it’s usually better to call in a team that knows what they’re doing. There’s more to it than just pouring; you’ve got to get the base right, plan for drainage, form it properly, and finish it fast before it sets. And if anything goes wrong, fixing it is a lot harder than doing it right the first time. So while DIY can be great for some projects, a trusted concrete patio company will have the right tools, crew, and knowledge to make sure the job gets done properly.

One of the great things about concrete patios is that they don’t need much looking after. A quick sweep now and then keeps leaves and dirt from building up, and a pressure wash every so often helps freshen up the surface. If you’ve gone with a decorative finish, like stamped or coloured concrete, or one of the many concrete patio finishes available, it’s a good idea to reapply the sealer every few years to keep it protected from stains, water, and sun damage. It’s a simple routine, and if you stay on top of it, your patio will keep looking great for years.

Yes, you definitely can. We’ve done plenty of concrete patio projects on sloped blocks around Caboolture, Morayfield, and the surrounding areas. It just takes a bit of extra planning. Depending on the grade, we might need to step the slab, build up the base, or include some light retaining to keep everything stable and level. Every yard’s different, but we’ll walk you through the best approach so the patio feels natural in the space and works the way you need it to.