Concrete Castle Hill
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in Castle Hill 2154. A 40m² driveway on a level site costs $8,300–$9,000 here, including GST.
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What affects a concrete job in Castle Hill
Castle Hill is rolling country of 1970s to 90s homes on clay, many on sloping blocks. Steep driveways, cut-and-fill and retaining edges come up often, and exposed aggregate is a popular finish.
The Hills District is rolling country on shale-derived clay. More on concreting in the Hills District →
Local council
The Hills Shire Council (parts in Hornsby Shire). The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs The Hills Shire Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Sloping driveways
Levels have to be set at the kerb, the garage and every change of grade so cars don't scrape.
Concrete prices in Castle Hill
From our calculator, priced for the outer metro delivery zone ($220 delivery surcharge per load). N25 concrete, SL72 mesh, GST included.
| Job | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 40m² broom driveway, level site (baseline) | $8,300–$9,000 |
| 40m² sloping driveway with a 100–300mm cut and pump | $11,650–$14,100 |
| 40m² exposed aggregate driveway replacing old concrete | $13,200–$16,100 |
Estimates only. Excavation, rock, access and what's under the existing surface are confirmed at a free site inspection.
Driveway and setback rules in Castle Hill
What The Hills Shire Council (parts in Hornsby Shire) requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
The Hills DCP 2012, Part B Section 2 Residential (in force 6 May 2022)
Front setback
The minimum front setback is 10m on classified roads; on other streets it depends on the area, and the existing streetscape pattern can require more.
The Hills DCP 2012 Part B2, 2.14.1(a)–(b)Garages & parking
Garages must be set back at least 5.5m from the front boundary (or the required building setback if greater) so a car parked in front of the garage doesn't overhang the road reserve.
The Hills DCP 2012 Part B2, 2.14.1(e)Garages & parking
Garages should be no wider than 6.5m and no more than 50% of the property's width at the building line, and at least one car space must be behind the front building line.
The Hills DCP 2012 Part B2, 2.14 (garage design; car parking (d))
Rules that apply anywhere in NSW
A driveway, hardstand or paving on your own land is exempt from planning approval only if it isn't in a heritage conservation area, on a heritage item, in a foreshore or environmentally sensitive area, drains to an existing stormwater system, and is built to AS/NZS 2890.1. Otherwise it needs a DA or CDC.
NSW Codes SEPP, exempt development: driveways, pathways and pavingAnything built on or over the footpath or road, including the vehicle crossing and layback, needs approval from the council (or Transport for NSW on State roads) under the Roads Act 1993, even when the work on your land is exempt or already approved.
NSW Codes SEPP, exempt development: driveways, pathways and pavingDriveway grades follow AS/NZS 2890.1: generally no steeper than 25% (1 in 4) within the property, and any change in grade over 12.5% (1 in 8) needs a transition, usually about 2m long, so cars don't scrape.
AS/NZS 2890.1, as applied in Hunters Hill Council's driveway specification
Summarised from council documents, checked October 2026. Councils update their controls, and site-specific controls can apply, so confirm with council or your certifier before you build.
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$226–$396/m² all-in
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Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$9,050 – $15,851
Concrete Castle Hill: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Castle Hill?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in Castle Hill (N25, 100mm, SL72 mesh) costs $8,300–$9,000 including GST on a level site, which includes the $220 delivery surcharge for the outer metro delivery zone. Replacing an existing cracked driveway costs $11,500–$14,400, because the old concrete has to be broken out and carted away. One of the most common jobs here (40m² sloping driveway with a 100–300mm cut and pump) comes to $11,650–$14,100. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in Castle Hill?
A driveway on your own land is only exempt from approval if it isn't in a heritage conservation area, on a heritage item or in a foreshore or environmentally sensitive area, drains to stormwater and meets AS/NZS 2890.1. Otherwise it needs a DA or CDC. The crossing between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so The Hills Shire Council (parts in Hornsby Shire) must approve it under the Roads Act.
What ground conditions affect concrete in Castle Hill?
Shale clay on rolling, sloping blocks. Castle Hill is rolling country of 1970s to 90s homes on clay, many on sloping blocks. Steep driveways, cut-and-fill and retaining edges come up often, and exposed aggregate is a popular finish.
Do you work in Castle Hill (2154)?
Yes. Castle Hill is in our outer metro delivery zone, which carries a $220 delivery surcharge per load. We work Monday to Saturday, 6am–5pm, and can usually arrange a site visit within 48 hours of your enquiry.
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