Concrete Frenchs Forest
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in Frenchs Forest 2086. A 40m² driveway on a level site costs $8,100–$8,800 here, including GST.
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What affects a concrete job in Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest sits on the sandstone plateau above the beaches, mostly 1960s and 70s brick homes on good-sized blocks next to bushland. Many original driveways are due for replacement, and sandstone near the surface can slow excavation.
The Northern Beaches combine steep sandstone headlands with sandy flats around the beaches and lagoons at Dee Why, Narrabeen and Warriewood. More on concreting on the Northern Beaches →
Local council
Northern Beaches Council. The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs Northern Beaches Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Protected trees
Northern Beaches Council protects significant trees, and roots under a driveway are a common cause of cracking.
Concrete prices in Frenchs Forest
From our calculator, priced for the metro delivery zone ($85 delivery surcharge per load). N25 concrete, SL72 mesh, GST included.
| Job | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 40m² broom driveway, level site (baseline) | $8,100–$8,800 |
| Replacing a cracked 40m² driveway (break out, dispose, minor levelling) | $11,300–$14,250 |
| 40m² exposed aggregate pool surround replacing pavers | $12,050–$14,500 |
Estimates only. Excavation, rock, access and what's under the existing surface are confirmed at a free site inspection.
Driveway and setback rules in Frenchs Forest
What Northern Beaches Council requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
Northern Beaches Council Driveway Access (Vehicle Crossing) Guidelines
Concrete finish
Council's standard for vehicle crossings is full-width plain concrete. Asphalt, pavers, coloured, exposed aggregate, pebblecrete, stencilled and stamped concrete are no longer approved on the road reserve.
Northern Beaches Council: driveway and vehicle crossingsCrossing & approvals
Dual occupancies and attached dwellings generally get one shared driveway per original lot, and crossings are placed to keep kerbside parking and street trees.
Northern Beaches Council: driveway and vehicle crossingsDriveway
A standard single-width 3m driveway on your land may be exempt development, but wider variations such as double driveways can count as car parking and need a DA. Before changing a driveway you must apply to council for street levels.
Northern Beaches Council: driveway and vehicle crossings
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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Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$222–$392/m² all-in
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Cost Breakdown
⚠ Site Prep — estimate only
Estimate only — not a fixed-price quote. Excavation, demolition and ground conditions are charged on what the site actually requires and are confirmed after a free site inspection.
Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$8,884 – $15,685
Concrete Frenchs Forest: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Frenchs Forest?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in Frenchs Forest (N25, 100mm, SL72 mesh) costs $8,100–$8,800 including GST on a level site, which includes the $85 delivery surcharge for the metro delivery zone. Replacing an existing cracked driveway costs $11,300–$14,250, because the old concrete has to be broken out and carted away. One of the most common jobs here (replacing a cracked 40m² driveway (break out, dispose, minor levelling)) comes to $11,300–$14,250. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in Frenchs Forest?
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 Northern Beaches Council must approve it under the Roads Act. Only council-approved vehicle crossing contractors may build crossings. Each pour needs a formwork inspection before concrete and a final inspection, booked by the contractor at least 3 working days ahead.
What ground conditions affect concrete in Frenchs Forest?
Sandstone slopes and coastal sand flats. Frenchs Forest sits on the sandstone plateau above the beaches, mostly 1960s and 70s brick homes on good-sized blocks next to bushland. Many original driveways are due for replacement, and sandstone near the surface can slow excavation.
Do you work in Frenchs Forest (2086)?
Yes. Frenchs Forest is in our metro delivery zone, which carries a $85 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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