Updated October 2026
Port Hacking is one of the Shire's quiet prestige pockets, a small suburb of waterfront and water-view homes above the Port Hacking estuary it is named for. Concreting work here tends to sit at the premium end. Owners are usually matching new concrete to a considered home and landscape, and the blocks themselves often fall steeply towards the water, which changes how a pour is done.
We are a referral service, not a concreting business. We connect you with experienced, insured local concreters who do decorative work to a high standard and are set up for difficult access.
Common concreting jobs in Port Hacking
- Exposed aggregate driveways and entry courts chosen to suit the home
- Honed, coloured and other decorative finishes on driveways and pool surrounds
- Slabs for cabanas, boat storage and terraced outdoor areas
- Pump pours down steep blocks where a truck cannot reach the work
- Repairs and resurfacing of older concrete near the waterline
On many Port Hacking blocks, the pour point is well below street level. A concrete pump run from the street is routine on blocks like these, and the cost of the pump should appear as a clear line in your quote.
What concreting costs in Port Hacking
As a baseline, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, with exposed aggregate and decorative finishes costing more. Most Port Hacking work lands in the decorative bracket, and pump hire, difficult access and higher-spec finishes all add to the rate. Expect a detailed written quote rather than a number over the phone.
Jobs at this level almost always exceed $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST), the point at which NSW requires a licensed contractor for residential work. For work over that amount, ask for the licence number and check it before you sign.
How it works
Tell us what you have in mind, including the finish you are leaning towards if you know it. We match you with a concreter suited to decorative and steep-site work. They inspect, discuss finishes and samples, and quote in writing. The service costs you nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Which decorative finishes hold up best near the water?
Exposed aggregate and honed finishes handle salt air and weather well and keep their grip. Your concreter can show samples and recent local work before you commit.
My block drops steeply to the water. Can concrete still be poured down there?
Yes, almost always by pump from the street. Line pumps can push concrete a long way down a block. The inspection confirms the setup.
Do you cover the suburbs next door?
Yes. We also refer work in Dolans Bay and Lilli Pilli.
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