Updated October 2026
Sans Souci sits on a peninsula with Botany Bay on one side and the Georges River on the other. That means salt air from both directions, sandy soils across much of the suburb, and a good number of waterfront homes. Plenty of households here also own a boat or trailer, so concrete often has to carry more than a family car.
To be clear, we are not concreters. We are a referral service, and we connect Sans Souci homeowners with experienced, insured local concreters who quote and carry out the work.
Common concreting jobs in Sans Souci
Boat and trailer hardstands are a distinctive local job. A hardstand beside the house or down the side of the block needs enough thickness and reinforcement for the load, plus a finish that copes with wet trailers and drips. These are usually priced like heavy-duty driveways or slabs.
Waterfront and near-water homes often need concrete repairs where salt has caused spalling on steps, retaining walls and old paths. Renovators also ask for paths and patios around pools and outdoor areas, with exposed aggregate a common pick for grip near water.
How the process works
Tell us what you need, including the size of any boat or trailer the concrete will carry. We pass it to a local concreter who services Sans Souci, and they call you back with a quote. You are not charged for the referral.
For a boat hardstand, ask the quote to state the slab thickness and reinforcement, and whether a sealer is included. Salt water dripping off a hull after each outing is hard on unsealed concrete.
What concreting costs in Sans Souci
As a guide, plain concrete typically costs around $75 to $150 per square metre laid, exposed aggregate and decorative more. Thicker hardstands, extra base work on sand and sealing for salt exposure can push jobs up, while simple paths on flat ground tend to cost less. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
Note the NSW requirement. Residential concreting work worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) must be carried out by a licensed contractor. Ask for the licence number and check it before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
Which council covers Sans Souci?
The council boundary runs through the area, so check which council covers your street. Driveway crossovers generally need council approval whichever council it is.
Is a normal driveway strong enough for a boat trailer?
Sometimes, but a heavier boat may need a thicker, more heavily reinforced slab. Tell the concreter the weight so they can specify it properly.
Should waterfront concrete be sealed?
It is often a good idea. A penetrating sealer helps slow salt getting into the concrete and reaching the steel.
Can work be done close to the water's edge?
Possibly, but foreshore work may need extra approvals. Check with your council before planning anything near the waterline.
Nearby, we also cover Dolls Point and Sandringham.