Updated October 2026
Mortdale is a suburb of interwar and post-war brick homes gathered around a village shopping strip. Many of those houses sit on blocks with room to grow, and there is plenty of duplex and granny flat activity as families add space or redevelop. That puts slabs, new driveways and garage floors high on the list of local concrete work.
Here is how we fit in. We are a referral service, not concreters. We connect you with experienced, insured local concreters who handle residential slabs and driveways.
Common concreting jobs in Mortdale
Concrete slabs for granny flats and detached garages are a big part of the work. These often follow engineering plans, so the concreter will want to see the drawings. Duplex builds call for new driveways, and owners of older homes replace cracked originals. Once a granny flat goes in, new paths usually follow to link it to the main house. Some owners finish driveways in exposed aggregate, and shop owners on the village strip sometimes need commercial concreting for rear loading areas.
How the process works
Tell us what the job is and share any plans you have. We pass the details to a local concreter who services Mortdale, and they call you back with a quote. There is no fee for the referral.
For a granny flat or garage slab, ask the quote to state the slab thickness, reinforcement and edge details as per your engineer's plans, and who is booking any required inspections.
What concreting costs in Mortdale
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Engineered slabs with thickened edges, extra steel or site excavation tend to cost more, while a simple driveway replacement on a level block may come in lower. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
Licensing matters too. In NSW, residential concreting work worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) must be done by a licensed contractor. Ask for the licence number and check it before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
Does a granny flat slab need engineering?
In most cases a structural engineer specifies the slab. Your builder or certifier can confirm what is needed for your approval.
Can the driveway be poured at the same time as the slab?
Often it can, which may save a separate delivery. Ask the concreter whether combining the jobs makes sense on your site.