Caravonica Concrete Driveways

They may. Parts of Caravonica and nearby areas along the Barron River are mapped as flood-affected, and new homes or extensions in those areas can have minimum floor level requirements. Those requirements come from Cairns Regional Council planning rules and your engineer's design, not from us, so check your property's flood information with council early in the planning stage. Once floor levels and slab design are set, we build to those drawings. We also look at how water will move around the slab and the rest of the site after construction, so runoff is directed away from the house.

Start by hosing or sweeping off loose silt before it dries hard, then use a pressure cleaner on a suitable setting for your finish. Exposed aggregate and broom finishes tolerate pressure cleaning well, while some coloured or sealed surfaces need a gentler approach so the sealer is not damaged. For stubborn staining or mould, use a cleaner designed for concrete and rinse thoroughly. A good sealer makes future cleanups much easier, because dirt sits on the surface rather than soaking in. We can recommend products and a resealing routine suited to your concrete.

Yes. Larger blocks in Caravonica often have room for a garage, workshop or storage shed, and we pour slabs for all of these. We start by checking the shed size, its intended use and whether it needs building approval. If it does, the slab will usually need to follow engineered drawings, so it is worth having those ready before we quote. We then prepare the base, set the correct thickness and reinforcement, form falls away from the doors and add an apron if needed. Hold-down bolts can be set during the pour to suit your shed kit.

It depends on whether the damage is on the surface or underneath. If floodwater has only left staining and silt, a thorough clean and reseal may be all that is needed. If water has scoured out base material, you may see sections that have dropped, cracked or rock when driven on, and those usually need to be removed and replaced with a new base. We inspect the concrete, look for voids and movement and explain the options honestly. If you are dealing with an insurance claim, we can provide a written quote describing the work required.