Exposed aggregate in Brighton, 3186
Brighton frontages are finished to the same standard as their interiors, and the driveway is treated as landscaping, not infrastructure. The stock runs from protected Victorian and Edwardian streets to full contemporary rebuilds behind high walls, and both specify decorative concrete: the rebuilds because the architect drew it, the period homes because a gravel-look exposed surface suits a heritage frontage far better than brushed grey. This is the suburb where the stone selection conversation runs longest, and should.
Ground conditions
Sandy bayside ground that drains fast and sits soft, so compaction under the slab carries the structural load the clay suburbs give to thickness. Salt air is real this close to the bay, and it is a sealing consideration more than a concrete one.
Stone and paste for Brighton homes
The coastal palette belongs here honestly: Lilydale cream over off white paste for the lime-washed and rendered homes, fine 7mm warm blends for period paths and verandah surrounds, and Dromana grey over charcoal for the walled contemporary builds. Wet viewing matters doubly near the bay, because sea light flattens pale surfaces at midday. The colours and stone guide walks the combinations, and the sealing guide covers the salt-air reseal discipline.
Permits and the crossover
Bayside requires a vehicle crossing permit and enforces its standard design, with heritage precincts able to limit crossover changes and street trees protected. What applies to your street is confirmed in writing with the quote.
What exposed aggregate costs in Brighton
Driveways run $130 to $185 per m², patios and alfresco areas $140 to $195, paths $130 to $180, resealing $18 to $30 with a minimum charge, and removal and replacement $165 to $220 including removal. Premium imported pebble blends, a frequent Brighton request, sit at the top of each range; the cost guide explains where the stone budget goes. The written quote after a site measure is fixed.
Bayside City Council crossovers in Brighton
Covers Brighton and Hampton in our service area. The sandy ground near the bay drains well but can sit soft, so the base is compacted thoroughly before any pour. Heritage overlays in parts of Brighton can limit crossover changes, and street trees are protected, both checked before the quote is finalised.
Nearby suburbs we also cover
Hampton, Bentleigh. See where we work.