Updated October 2026
Hillcrest is settled suburban Logan west of the highway, built out through the 1980s and 1990s on gently undulating ground. The houses are now at the age where the original concrete is due: driveways cracked at the joints, paths that have moved, a patio of pavers past saving.
A quick note on who we are. We do not pour concrete ourselves. We are a referral service, and we pass your job to experienced, insured local concreters who work across Hillcrest and the surrounding streets.
Common concreting jobs in Hillcrest
- Replacing original driveways in plain, coloured or exposed aggregate
- Patios, alfresco slabs and paths
- Shed and garage slabs
- Pool surrounds and equipment pads
- Repairs to cracked driveways and lifted paths
How the process works
Tell us about the job and your suburb. We pass the details to a local concreter who services Hillcrest, and they call you back with a quote. There is no fee for the referral.
If you are replacing the driveway, it is the moment to do the side path too. The crew and the truck are already there, and a path poured on its own carries a minimum charge.
What concreting costs in Hillcrest
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, with coloured and exposed aggregate finishes above that. Demolition of the old surface and the size of the area are the two things that move the number. Decorative finishes add roughly $20 to $70 per square metre over plain grey. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
In Queensland, building work valued over $3,300 generally requires a QBCC licensed contractor, and whether a job needs a building approval depends on what it is and where it sits. Those rules are in the Building Regulation 2021, and Logan City Council and private building certifiers apply them. Ask the concreter to confirm licensing and approvals in the written quote before you sign.
Nearby, we also cover Browns Plains and Boronia Heights.
Frequently asked questions
How many joints should a driveway have?
Enough to control shrinkage, cut at sensible spacings and early enough to work. Too few joints is one of the most common reasons an otherwise good driveway cracks.
Will a new driveway match my neighbour's?
Not exactly. Concrete varies between batches and ages differently in sun and shade. If matching matters, talk about finish and colour before ordering.
Do you remove the old concrete?
Yes, breaking out and carting away is normally part of the job. Ask for it as a separate line so you can see the cost.