Exposed aggregate in Hampton, 3188
Hampton is Brighton’s younger sibling: weatherboard originals and family rebuilds within walking distance of the beach, renovated by owners who want the coastal look without the formality. The brief that keeps arriving here is light, bright and barefoot friendly, a driveway and path package at the front, an alfresco slab at the back, all in a finish that suits sandy feet and salt air. Exposed aggregate in the pale blends is that finish.
Ground conditions
Bayside sand: quick to drain, soft until compacted, and forgiving of seasonal movement in a way the clay suburbs are not. Compaction is the whole story under a Hampton slab.
Stone and paste for Hampton homes
The suburb’s weatherboard stock takes the light palette naturally: Lilydale cream over off white, or a soft mixed pebble over a limestone-toned paste, in the finer 7mm grade for anything walked barefoot. Rebuilds with dark trim pull towards mid greys rather than full charcoal, which sits heavy against coastal weatherboard. Combinations are compared wet and dry at the house per the colours and stone guide, and pale surfaces near the beach keep their look longest on a sensible reseal interval.
Permits and the crossover
Bayside requires a vehicle crossing permit and builds to its standard design, with street trees protected. Identified and lodged with the quote.
What exposed aggregate costs in Hampton
Driveways run $130 to $185 per m², patios and alfresco $140 to $195, paths $130 to $180, resealing $18 to $30 with a minimum charge, and removal and replacement $165 to $220 including the old surface out. The classic Hampton package, driveway plus front path plus alfresco, shares one mobilisation and prices accordingly; run it through the calculator. The written quote after a site measure is fixed.
Bayside City Council crossovers in Hampton
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
Brighton, Mentone, Bentleigh. See where we work.