Exposed aggregate
- Natural stone look
- Great for pool surrounds and drives
- Hides wear and marks
Central and Inner Suburbs · Bendigo
Strathdale Concrete
Concrete driveways, slabs, finishes, repairs and site works in Strathdale.
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Concrete services in Strathdale
Strathdale is a sought-after south-eastern suburb. Larger blocks and entertaining areas make patios, pool surrounds and decorative driveways popular.
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Entertaining at home
Pool surrounds and patios in Strathdale
Larger blocks and an outdoor lifestyle make Strathdale a natural fit for decorative concrete around pools and entertaining areas.
Strathdale’s larger blocks and relaxed lifestyle make it a natural home for decorative concrete. Pool surrounds, alfresco patios and feature driveways are all popular here, and the right finish balances good looks with grip, heat and ease of cleaning. Our concrete pool deck and concrete patio guides are a good place to start.
Pool surrounds
Textured, pale finishes stay cooler underfoot and grip when wet.
What to do: Pale, non-slip texture
Entertaining patios
Slabs sized for dining and barbecues, with footings planned for any roof.
What to do: Coloured or honed
Feature driveways
Decorative finishes make an entrance statement.
What to do: Exposed aggregate
Choosing a decorative finish
Exposed aggregate or honed concrete?
Two popular premium finishes, with different personalities.
If you are weighing a premium finish, two names come up often: exposed aggregate and honed concrete. Aggregate is textured and grippy, perfect for wet areas and driveways; honed is smooth and matt, a favourite for dry entertaining zones. Compare them on the exposed aggregate and honed concrete pages.
Honed concrete
- Soft, contemporary feel
- Good for patios and interiors
- Needs a quality sealer
Our take: Aggregate suits wet areas. Honed suits dry entertaining spaces.
Finish inspiration
Decorative options for Strathdale homes
A quick look at finishes people ask about for larger properties.
Seeing finishes side by side helps more than any description. These examples show how texture, colour and pattern change the mood of an outdoor space, and each one links through to a detailed guide with cost drivers, maintenance and slip-resistance notes.
Pool safety
Details that matter around a pool
Safety and comfort should shape the finish.
Pool surrounds need more than a pretty surface. Slip resistance, surface heat, drainage away from the pool and joints that line up with coping all matter for comfort and safety. Ask your concreter about each of these before approving a finish.
Slip resistance
Texture matters on wet surfaces.
Surface heat
Pale colours stay cooler on bare feet.
Drainage
Water should fall away from the pool and fence.
Joints and coping
Joints are planned to match the pool edge.
Strathdale concrete questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to help you plan your next step.
Have a project in mind?01What is the best finish for a pool surround in Strathdale?
Textured, light-coloured finishes such as exposed aggregate are popular because they grip when wet and stay cooler underfoot. A broomed finish is a budget-friendly option, and whichever you choose, ask about sealing and drainage away from the pool and fencing.
02Can pergola footings be built into a new patio slab?
Yes. If a roof or pergola is planned now or later, footings can be formed into the slab so posts are secured without cutting concrete afterwards. Tell your concreter about future plans so footings are placed in the right positions.
03Is decorative concrete expensive to look after?
Day-to-day upkeep is simple: sweeping, occasional washing and resealing every few years. Decorative finishes cost more upfront because of the extra labour and materials, but they usually need little else if the sealer is maintained.
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