Concrete Strathfield
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in Strathfield 2135. A 40m² driveway on a level site costs $8,100–$8,800 here, including GST.
5.0 on GoogleReactive clay from Ashfield shale
What affects a concrete job in Strathfield
Strathfield is known for large Federation homes on wide, tree-lined blocks, with several heritage conservation areas. Long driveways on reactive clay, and tree roots near them, are the usual reasons for cracking and replacement.
Much of the Inner West sits on clay weathered from Ashfield shale, the rock the suburb gave its name to. More on concreting in the Inner West →
Local council
Strathfield Municipal Council. The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs Strathfield Municipal Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Heritage conservation areas
In a heritage conservation area, Strathfield Municipal Council can require approval to change a front driveway, path or fence.
Protected trees
Strathfield Municipal Council protects significant trees, and roots under a driveway are a common cause of cracking.
Concrete prices in Strathfield
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 |
| 25m × 3m side driveway replacing old concrete | $20,850–$26,250 |
| 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 Strathfield
What Strathfield Municipal Council requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
Strathfield Consolidated DCP 2005, Part A Dwelling Houses
Concrete finish
Concrete visible from the street, driveways included, must be kept to a minimum and coloured charcoal, grey or brown. The crossing outside the boundary must be plain natural concrete: coloured or custom finishes aren't permitted there.
Strathfield DCP 2005 Part A, 8.2.1(12)–(13)Crossing & approvals
Existing driveways must be reused unless moving them improves solar access, doesn't affect neighbours, street trees, services, on-street parking or heritage, and is safe. Where there's a rear lane or second street, access must come from there.
Strathfield DCP 2005 Part A, 8.2.1(1), (8)Crossing & approvals
One vehicle crossing per property (corner blocks may get one per frontage). The crossing edge must be 1m clear of stormwater pits and poles and 2m clear of street tree trunks.
Strathfield DCP 2005 Part A, 8.2.1(3), (5)
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)
$8,884 – $15,685
Concrete Strathfield: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Strathfield?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in Strathfield (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 (25m × 3m side driveway replacing old concrete) comes to $20,850–$26,250. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in Strathfield?
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 Strathfield Municipal Council must approve it under the Roads Act. One vehicle crossing per property (corner blocks may get one per frontage). The crossing edge must be 1m clear of stormwater pits and poles and 2m clear of street tree trunks.
What ground conditions affect concrete in Strathfield?
Reactive clay from Ashfield shale. Strathfield is known for large Federation homes on wide, tree-lined blocks, with several heritage conservation areas. Long driveways on reactive clay, and tree roots near them, are the usual reasons for cracking and replacement.
Do you work in Strathfield (2135)?
Yes. Strathfield 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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