Gordonvale Concrete Driveways

Parts of Gordonvale are low-lying and close to the Mulgrave River, and some properties can be affected by flooding in major events. Cairns Regional Council has flood mapping you can check for your address. Flood risk does not stop you having concrete, but it does affect how we plan it. We pay extra attention to base preparation, levels and falls so water drains quickly, and we avoid raising ground levels in ways that might push water onto neighbours or towards your home. If filling or level changes are involved, council requirements may apply, so we suggest checking before work begins.

They can be. Two concrete strips with grass, gravel or groundcover in between suit many older Queenslanders and cottages, because they look lighter and more in keeping with a traditional yard than a wide slab. They also cost less, let more rain soak into the ground and reduce runoff. The downsides are that they need more careful driving, the middle section needs maintenance, and they are less practical for turning or parking several cars. On a longer driveway, some owners choose strips for the run in and a full slab near the carport. We can sketch both options for you.

First, work out why it has failed. On older Gordonvale properties, common causes include a thin original slab, little or no reinforcement, tree roots, or water getting under the concrete and washing out the base. If the damage is limited to one section, it may be possible to cut out and replace that area, or to repair fine cracks. Where the driveway has settled widely or broken into many pieces, full removal and replacement is usually the better long-term choice. We will inspect it, explain what we think caused the problem and give you honest options, from repair to a complete new driveway.

Yes. We pour shed slabs, machinery pads, tank bases, workshop floors and driveways on rural properties. Farm work often involves bigger areas, heavier loads and longer access, so we plan the job around truck access, ground conditions and the timing of other activity on the farm, including harvest traffic. We set the base, thickness and reinforcement to suit what the slab will carry, and form aprons and falls so water and mud stay outside. If the shed or structure needs building approval, we pour to the engineered design supplied with it. Let us know about any access restrictions when booking.