Perth Concrete Specialists
Exposed Aggregate Driveways
The Perth favourite. Grippy, tough and genuinely good looking.
Exposed Aggregate in Perth
Exposed aggregate is the most popular decorative driveway in Perth for a reason. It hides marks, grips underfoot in the wet, and pairs with almost any home from a red-brick classic to a rendered new build.
Exposed aggregate has become the default upgrade for Perth homeowners who want their driveway to look like part of the house rather than an afterthought. The finish is created by washing back the top layer of cement to reveal the decorative stone inside the mix.
Beyond the looks, it is a genuinely practical surface. The textured stone gives far better grip than a smooth trowel finish, which matters on a sloped Perth driveway in winter, and the busy surface hides tyre marks, leaf stains and everyday wear.
100-125mm
Slab thickness poured to the load
20-25 MPa
Standard residential concrete strength
3-5 yrs
Between protective reseals
7 days
Before light vehicle traffic
What's Included
What comes as standard
Wide range of natural stone colours and sizes
High-grip finish, ideal for sloped driveways
Sealed to lock in colour and repel stains
Consistent wash for an even, professional finish
Choosing Your Aggregate
The stone you choose sets the whole character of the driveway. Lighter granites and quartz keep the surface cooler underfoot and suit rendered homes, while darker river stones give a richer, warmer look against brick.
Stone Size Options
Aggregate comes in several sizes, and the size changes the texture and feel of the finished surface. Finer aggregate (7mm to 10mm) gives a refined, tight texture. Coarser aggregate (14mm to 20mm) creates a bolder, more pronounced stone surface with more visual depth.
| Stone Size | Texture | Best Match |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10mm (fine) | Tight, refined, almost seamless | Modern, rendered and minimalist homes |
| 14mm (medium) | Balanced stone presence, most popular | Suits almost every Perth home style |
| 20mm (coarse) | Bold, chunky, highly textured | Large driveways, statement frontages |
Stone Colour Families
Bring us a photo of your home
The right aggregate is the one that complements your brick, render and roof. We can bring sample boards to your quote so you can see the stone against your actual house rather than guessing from a brochure.
Sealing Keeps It Looking New
Exposed aggregate should be sealed after it cures, and re-sealed every few years. The seal locks the stones in place, deepens the colour and makes the surface far easier to clean.
A quality polyurethane or acrylic sealer also gives the surface the wet look that makes the stone colours pop. Without a seal, exposed aggregate looks duller and the stones are more vulnerable to surface staining.
- First seal applied once the slab has fully cured
- Re-seal every 3 to 5 years depending on traffic and sun exposure
- Sealed surfaces rinse clean instead of staining
- Anti-slip additive available for steeper driveways
Maintaining an Exposed Aggregate Driveway
Day-to-day maintenance is simple. A regular rinse with a garden hose and an occasional gentle pressure wash remove dust, leaf litter and surface grime. Because the surface is sealed, most marks lift off easily with water or a mild detergent.
Avoid harsh acid-based cleaners, which can etch the cement matrix and strip the seal. If you have an oil spill, absorbent kitty litter or a concrete degreaser applied promptly will prevent it penetrating the surface.
Watch for the seal wearing thin
When water stops beading on the surface and starts soaking in, the seal is wearing out. Re-sealing at that point is cheap and easy. Waiting until the stone surface is heavily stained or the stones start to loosen is more work and more cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about exposed aggregate in Perth.
Yes, it costs more than plain grey because of the decorative stone, the washing process and the sealing. Most Perth homeowners feel the upgrade is worth it for the look and the grip. We can quote both finishes so you can compare.
The opposite. The exposed stone creates a textured surface with excellent grip, which makes it one of the safer choices for sloped or wet driveways compared with a smooth trowelled finish.
A regular rinse and an occasional gentle pressure wash keeps it looking fresh. Because the surface is sealed, most marks lift off easily. Avoid harsh acids, which can damage the seal and the stone.
Every 3 to 5 years for most Perth driveways, sooner if the driveway gets heavy traffic or full afternoon sun. Resealing restores the colour and protects the surface.
We can get very close. We bring sample boards to the quote so you can hold them against your home's actual brick, render and roof. The right stone blend makes the driveway look like it was designed for the house, not just dropped in front of it.
If the surface is properly sealed and maintained, stones stay firmly in place for the life of the driveway. Stones become vulnerable if the seal is allowed to wear out completely and the cement matrix is exposed to weathering. Regular resealing prevents this.
It is actually one of the best choices for a sloped driveway because the stone texture provides far better grip than a smooth finish. On very steep driveways we can add an anti-slip additive to the seal for extra traction.
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