Updated October 2026
Woodridge holds the oldest large-scale housing stock in Logan. Public housing construction here began in earnest in the late 1960s, with 472 Commission houses built by the end of 1968-69 and 1,547 by the middle of 1977, and plenty of that stock is still standing. Concrete poured alongside those houses is now fifty to sixty years old, which makes this a replacement and repair market first and foremost.
One thing worth saying plainly. We do not do the work. We are a referral service that passes your job to experienced, insured local concreters covering Woodridge.
Common concreting jobs in Woodridge
- Replacing original driveways, paths and crossovers
- Repairs to cracked, sunken and tree-lifted concrete
- Carport, garage and shed slabs
- Paths, steps and clothesline pads
- Tank, air conditioner and pump pads
Old stock, mature trees and a base that has had its day
Concrete of this age rarely fails on its own. It fails because the base has washed out, a root has got under it, or water has been running along the slab edge for decades. That is why the useful question on an old Woodridge driveway is not which finish you want, it is what the base needs. Ask what depth and material the quote includes under the slab, and compare that between quotes rather than comparing totals.
How the process works
Tell us about the job and your suburb. We pass the details to a local concreter who services Woodridge, and they call you back with a quote. There is no fee for the referral.
If the house is tenanted or managed, say so at the quote stage. Access, parking during the cure and who signs off are all easier arranged up front.
What concreting costs in Woodridge
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, with coloured and exposed aggregate finishes above that. Expect demolition to be a significant line. Breaking out and carting away old concrete typically adds around $30 to $100 per square metre, and on an original driveway the base usually needs rebuilding rather than reusing. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
Two things to have in writing before you sign. In Queensland, building work valued over $3,300 generally requires a QBCC licensed contractor, so ask for the licence number and check it on the QBCC register. And approval requirements sit in the Building Regulation 2021, applied by Logan City Council and private building certifiers, so confirm what your job needs with the council or a certifier.
Nearby, we also cover Kingston and Logan Central.
Frequently asked questions
Is plain grey concrete fine for a driveway here?
Yes. A plain broom finish with a sound base, correct thickness and proper joints will outlast a decorative finish poured on a tired base, for less money.
Can you do just the worst section?
Yes. Cutting out and repouring the failed panels, isolated with joints, is a sensible way to spread the cost on an old driveway.
Who fixes the footpath and the kerb?
Both are on Logan City Council land. Report damage there to the council. A new or altered crossover needs the council's approval.