Concrete Patios & Alfresco Rockhampton

Outdoor concrete in CQ has to handle two extremes: long stretches of harsh sun and heat, then heavy downpours through the wet season. We pour and finish patios with that in mind. Falls are set so water sheds off the slab and away from your house rather than pooling or running back under the door, and the surface is finished with enough texture to stay safe underfoot when it's wet.

Concrete is a smart material for CQ entertaining areas because it takes the heat without warping, doesn't rot or harbour termites, and asks almost nothing of you in upkeep. Sealed and finished correctly, a patio will still look sharp many summers from now.

Your patio doesn't have to be plain grey, but it can be — a broom finish is durable, affordable and easy to keep clean, and it grips well when wet. If you want the space to feel like a proper outdoor room, there are decorative finishes that lift it without the upkeep of pavers or timber. We'll walk you through what suits your home, your budget and how much sun the area cops.

Most patio jobs need to connect to something already there — usually the existing house slab or an existing path or driveway. We set the new slab to match floor levels so there's no awkward step or trip, and detail the join so it looks intentional and stays sound. Where the patio sits under a roof or alfresco we still build in a slight fall so any wind-blown rain drains away.

Sealing matters more here than people expect. A good sealer helps the surface resist staining from food, drinks and the elements, makes it easier to clean, and protects decorative finishes through the wet season. We'll recommend whether and how to seal based on the finish you choose and how exposed the area is.

A patio has to tie cleanly into your home and drain the right way, so we run each one in a clear order from the first visit to the final sweep. Here's how an entertaining slab comes together with us, step by step.

Your patio sits right against the house and is the spot the family actually uses, so it needs to be done properly and left clean. We're QBCC licensed and fully insured, and we build patios to the relevant Australian Standards with correct falls, reinforcement and joints so the slab stays sound and sheds water for good. You're dealing with an experienced local crew who understand how CQ sun and downpours treat outdoor concrete.

An entertaining area is a feature you'll look at every day, so you shouldn't have to wonder what it'll cost or whether the number will move. Your written quote itemises the prep, base, steel, pour, finish and any sealing, and the price we quote is the price you pay — no hidden costs and no surprise variations once the job's underway. If something genuinely unexpected turns up where we tie into the existing slab, we stop and talk it through with you before anything changes.