Title: Perth Concreting Blog | CJH Concrete
URL: https://cjhconcrete.com.au/blog/
Description: Honest advice on exposed aggregate, driveway costs, slab prep and cure times from a working Perth concreting team. No fluff, no filler.

Blog · 7 posts

# Notes from the pour.

Practical advice on exposed aggregate, driveways, slab prep and curing, written by a working Perth concreting team. No fluff, no filler.

Featured · Costs

## Exposed aggregate driveway cost in Perth (2026 guide)

Perth market guide pricing for exposed aggregate driveways in 2026, what changes the price per m2, and how it compares to plain concrete.

10 Feb 2026 8 min read

Local knowledge

### Driveway crossover approval in Perth: what to know

How crossover approval works with Perth metro councils, the difference between verge and inside-boundary work, and who applies.

1 July 2026 7 min

Process

### Spa and swim spa pad base prep explained

What a spa or swim spa pad needs in Perth: load requirements, level tolerance, access planning and a ready-for-install finish.

5 June 2026 7 min

### Shed slab thickness and prep for Perth backyards

What a shed slab actually needs in Perth: thickness, mesh, base prep and dealing with sandy soils, explained simply.

1 May 2026 7 min

### How long before you can drive on new concrete

The real curing timeline for new concrete driveways in Perth, from foot traffic to vehicles, and how weather changes it.

8 Apr 2026 6 min

Finishes

### Exposed aggregate vs liquid limestone in Perth

An honest comparison of exposed aggregate and liquid limestone for Perth driveways, covering heat, grip, cost and repairs.

20 Mar 2026 8 min

### Choosing a Geostone colour blend for your home

How to choose an exposed aggregate colour blend that suits your Perth home, from warm earthy tones to cooler greys and blacks.

2 Mar 2026 7 min