Concrete Canberra

Last month, I got a call from a property developer in Gungahlin who was three weeks into his project when the building inspector shut down his entire site. The problem? His concrete slab was 50mm too thin for the soil conditions. What should’ve been a straightforward foundation pour turned into a $45,000 mistake that delayed his project by six weeks. This isn’t an isolated incident. I’ve seen too many Gungahlin projects run into expensive problems because someone guessed at the concrete slab thickness Gungahlin requirements instead of getting it right from the start. Gungahlin’s unique soil composition and climate conditions make slab thickness decisions more complex than in other parts of Canberra. Whether you’re building a new home, adding an extension, or developing a commercial property, understanding the specific thickness requirements for your Gungahlin project can save you thousands of dollars and months of headaches. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to...

Last month, I met Jessica at her new home in Franklin. She’d been living there for six months, parking on the street because the builder only included a basic gravel driveway. Every time it rained, she’d track mud through her beautiful new house. “I just want to know what a concrete driveway cost Gungahlin will be,” she told me. “But every quote I get is completely different, and I can’t figure out why.” Sound familiar? If you’re living in Gungahlin and considering a concrete driveway, you’re probably asking the same questions Jessica was. The good news is that concrete driveways are one of the smartest investments you can make in your property – especially here in Gungahlin, where the soil conditions and climate make concrete the perfect choice. In this guide, I’ll break down exactly what you can expect to pay for a concrete driveway in different parts of Gungahlin in 2025. More importantly, I’ll show you why some quotes are double others, what hidden costs catch people off guard, a...