Contemporary concrete patio connected to a Sunshine Coast home

Sunshine Coast Concrete Services

Sunshine Coast Concrete Patios

Concrete patios on the Sunshine Coast connect the home and garden with an outdoor surface planned around doors, shade and drainage.

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Project Overview

Concrete Patios Sunshine Coast

Use Sunshine Coast Concrete Patios to plan door thresholds, furniture zones, shade, garden edges, drainage fall and the finish that will feel right for outdoor living.

Build a usable outdoor area that connects naturally with the home, garden, doors and covered entertaining spaces.

A well-built patio extends your living space and adds lasting value to your property. Our concrete patios Sunshine Coast team designs and pours patios that are durable, low-maintenance, and finished to complement your outdoor area, whether you're after a simple slab or a decorative finish.

We take care of every stage — from site prep and formwork through to pouring, finishing, and curing — so your patio holds up to weather, foot traffic, and everyday use for years to come. Our team works with homeowners to find the right size, shape, and finish for the space available.

Whether you're adding a patio to an existing home or including one in a new build, our team brings the experience needed to get it right the first time. A quality patio starts with quality workmanship.

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Plan The Work

Planning Concrete Patios on the Sunshine Coast

A patio has two jobs: protect the house and be comfortable to use. That means a slab sitting low enough at the door to shed water away from the building, with a fall you cannot feel underfoot but which clears a downpour, and a step arrangement that works without anyone having to think about it.

Then it is about how you will actually use the space. Where the table goes, whether the barbecue needs clearance from the wall, how much shade the area gets through the afternoon. Working that out before the formwork goes in is how you avoid a patio that turns out 300mm too narrow for chairs.

Door thresholds and drainage fall

Furniture and barbecue layout

Furniture decides more of the size than people expect. A six-seater table with the chairs pulled out needs close to three metres of clear space, and a barbecue wants somewhere it can sit without cooking the wall behind it. Add a walkway past the seating so nobody has to squeeze through, and the numbers grow quickly.

So it helps to sketch the layout roughly before we set the slab out — table, seating, barbecue, a path through to the garden. It usually shifts the dimensions by a few hundred millimetres, which is cheap to change on paper and expensive to change once it is in concrete.

Concrete project preparation and placement

Shade, rain and surface temperature

Plain, coloured or exposed finish

Finish choice on a patio is part appearance, part comfort. Lighter tones stay cooler underfoot in full sun, which matters on an area you will cross barefoot in January. Darker colours look sharp but hold heat, so they tend to suit shaded or roofed spaces better than open ones.

Texture is the other half of the decision. A plain broom finish is practical and easy to clean, coloured concrete ties the patio visually to the house, and exposed aggregate gives grip and a more architectural look. We will talk through how each behaves when it is wet and how much upkeep it asks for.

A Practical Result

Sunshine Coast Concrete Patio: What To Expect

A well-built concrete patio extends your living space outdoors while standing up to the Sunshine Coast’s hot humid summers, milder dry winters and the swings between them. Expect proper base preparation, adequate fall for drainage and control joints to prevent cracking and water pooling over time. Finish options range from plain and broomed for a practical, low-maintenance surface to exposed aggregate, coloured or stamped concrete for a more decorative result that suits the home's exterior.

Sealing helps protect the surface from staining, fading and general wear caused by outdoor furniture, foot traffic and sun exposure. A well-planned patio also considers step heights, edge detailing and how the space connects to surrounding gardens or entertaining areas.

Local Conditions

Benefits of Concrete Patios for Your Sunshine Coast Property

A well-built concrete patio provides a durable, low-maintenance outdoor space suited to entertaining, relaxing or extending a home's living area outdoors. Proper preparation, including base compaction, adequate fall for drainage and control joints, helps prevent cracking and pooling over time. Concrete patios can be finished in a range of styles, from plain and broomed to exposed aggregate, coloured or stamped, allowing the space to complement the home's existing aesthetic.

Sealing helps protect the surface from staining, fading and general wear caused by outdoor furniture, foot traffic and weather exposure. A well-considered patio design also accounts for step heights, edge detailing and how the space connects to the surrounding garden or entertaining area. A site conversation will help confirm the right size, finish and drainage approach for your patio project.

Finish Options

Other Finish Options for Concrete Patios

Beyond plain concrete, Sunshine Coast homeowners have a range of decorative finishes to choose from when designing a patio. Exposed aggregate offers a textured, slip-resistant surface with natural stone visible throughout, ideal for shaded entertaining areas and anywhere that stays damp through the wet season. Coloured concrete allows the patio to complement render, roofing or landscaping, with pigment mixed through the full depth of the slab for lasting colour. Stamped concrete replicates the look of stone, slate or timber decking at a fraction of the cost, while stencil concrete achieves a similar paver-style pattern using colour hardener and stencils applied to the surface.

Each finish offers a different balance of cost, texture and visual impact, so the right choice often comes down to budget, foot traffic and how the space is used.

Project Cost

Concrete Patio Cost on the Sunshine Coast

Concrete patio costs vary depending on size, finish and site preparation requirements. As a general guide, a plain concrete patio typically starts from around $65-$85 per square metre, while decorative finishes such as exposed aggregate, coloured or stamped concrete generally range from $90-$150 per square metre, depending on pattern complexity and colour choice.

Additional factors influencing cost include site access, excavation requirements, existing ground conditions and any drainage work needed to manage storm runoff and summer downpours. Sealing is often an additional cost but plays an important role in protecting decorative finishes from fading and staining over time.

Every property differs in access, soil conditions and design requirements, so these figures are a general guide only. A site assessment and quote will provide accurate pricing tailored to your specific patio project.