Areas we cover
Concreters Across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
We take bookings from both council areas. Which concreter we send depends on your suburb and the type of work, so tell us where the job is and we'll confirm.
City of Newcastle area
- Newcastle
- Hamilton
- Mayfield
- Lambton
- Wallsend
- Merewether
- Adamstown
- Waratah
- Jesmond
- Kotara
Driveway crossovers and any work on the footpath here are approved by City of Newcastle.
Lake Macquarie City Council area
- Charlestown
- Cardiff
- Warners Bay
- Belmont
- Glendale
- Toronto
Driveway crossovers and any work on the footpath here are approved by Lake Macquarie City Council.
Each council has its own form for it. Our guide to getting a crossover approved covers both.
Don't see your suburb? These are examples, not a full list. Further out, around Maitland or Port Stephens, send us the enquiry anyway and we'll tell you if we can place it.
Does where you live change the job?
- Near the coast
- Salt air is hard on the steel inside concrete. Tell us if you're close to the beach or the harbour, especially for repairs.
- Low-lying
- City of Newcastle says acid sulfate soils occur in low-lying areas, generally under five metres above sea level, and can corrode concrete and steel. The council maps five classes of affected land. Ask which class you're in before anyone digs.
- Older inner suburbs
- Cooks Hill and Hamilton have terraces, cottages and bungalows on small blocks, and several heritage conservation areas. Narrow blocks limit which machines and trucks can get in, so send a photo of the access. Check the heritage rules before changing a driveway or a crossover.
- Hilly blocks
- Steep driveways need a finish with grip and careful drainage. The Bureau of Meteorology puts Newcastle's average rainfall at about 1,120 mm a year, so the falls matter. Mention the slope in your enquiry.
And under some of it, old coal workings. Parts of both council areas are in declared mine subsidence districts. Our guide to mine subsidence, salt air and low ground shows how to check your address.