Outdoor living, built on a slab that lasts
A well-built concrete patio or alfresco slab turns the space beside a Brighton home into a genuine extra room — somewhere to eat, entertain and relax through the Bayside seasons. The right finish makes it comfortable underfoot and safe when wet; the right build means it stays level and crack-free for decades.
For patios and alfresco areas the finish matters as much as the structure. Exposed aggregate is a popular choice because the textured stone gives natural grip around outdoor kitchens, pools and areas that catch rain — and it reads as a premium surface that suits a finished garden. A plain or coloured finish is cleaner and more minimalist and works well under a modernist canopy. We bring sample panels to the quote so you can choose in context.
Underneath, the build is the same disciplined process: a compacted sub-base, the right reinforcement, falls engineered to shed water away from the home, and a sealer suited to outdoor use. For alfresco areas we coordinate with your builder on pergola posts and any service penetrations, so the slab is ready for the structure that goes on top.
Finishes for outdoor living
Exposed aggregate patio
Premium, non-slip and durable — the top choice for patios, pool surrounds and alfresco areas. Available in salt & pepper, charcoal and decorative blends.
Coloured concrete patio
Integral colour to match the home, finished plain or with a light texture. A clean, economical option for a modernist or minimalist garden.
Alfresco slabs
Slabs poured to sit under a pergola or canopy, coordinated with your builder on posts, beams and service penetrations.
Pool surrounds
Textured, sealed concrete that handles water, salt and bare feet — safe and durable around a Brighton pool.
What goes into a Brighton Concrete patio
- Compacted sub-base and correct slab thickness
- Falls engineered to shed water off the surface
- Non-slip finishes for wet and pool areas
- Salt-resistant sealer for the Bayside climate
- Coordination with pergola and builder set-out
- Optional integration with matching driveway finish
Concrete patio FAQs — Brighton
A concrete patio or alfresco slab is quoted per job because the price depends on the size, the finish, the access and any integration with existing structures. We measure the area and send a fixed written quote after a free onsite measure, rather than publishing a ballpark.
Exposed aggregate is an excellent choice for patios and alfresco areas — the textured surface gives grip when wet (important around pools and outdoor kitchens) and the stone finish looks premium. A plain or coloured finish is more economical and suits a cleaner, more minimalist look.
Yes. Many Brighton homeowners like the patio and driveway to share a finish for a cohesive look. We can use the same exposed aggregate blend or coloured concrete across both, or contrast them deliberately — we'll show you samples so you can decide.
A residential patio slab is typically 100mm on a compacted sub-base with SL72 mesh. For an alfresco that carries an outdoor kitchen or heavy furniture we may go to 125mm. We size the slab to the use.
Yes. Proper falls and drainage are essential for outdoor slabs so water sheds away from the home and doesn't pool on the surface. We plan the falls as part of the set-out and can integrate surface or sub-surface drainage where needed.
Yes. We coordinate with your builder or carpenter on the pergola set-out and post locations, and pour the alfresco slab to suit — including any penetrations for posts or services.