Ipswich, Brisbane & Gold Coast
Driveways, exposed aggregate, paths and concrete sleeper retaining walls for homes and businesses, finished with straight formwork and clean edges.
4.8 out of 5 from28 Google reviews (opens Google Maps)Free quote, no obligation. Fixed price, no hidden costs.
PicturedThree tiered charcoal sandstone sleeper wall and concrete stairs, Ipswich
What we pour and build
Residential and commercial work across South East Queensland, done to the same standard from the first cut to the final finish.
Garden, boundary, tiered and pool walls in charcoal, sandstone or timber-look sleepers. Every wall starts on a solid foundation with quality steel posts and proper drainage, so it holds for decades and looks sharp doing it.
Garden · Boundary · Tiered · Pool · Replacement · Commercial
One of our most popular driveway finishes. Slip resistant, low maintenance, and made in a wide range of colours, stones and mixes.
Driveways · Patios · Paths
New builds and replacements. We remove the old concrete, prepare the base and finish with clean lines and planned saw cuts.
Plain · Broom · Coloured · Decorative
Side access, front entrances, house surrounds with proper falls, pool surrounds, patios and courtyards.
Paths · Surrounds · Patios · Courtyards
Slabs for carports, verandahs and patios, plus precision-cast concrete steps for sloping blocks.
100 mm slabs · 250 mm stairs
One team, complete project. Excavation, removal of old slabs, base preparation and drainage are handled by the same crew that pours the concrete. Not every property has easy access, so we plan the job around yours.
Not sure which finish suits? Tell David what you have in mind. The team is ready to help turn your ideas into reality.
How a DCF job runs
Our quotes cover the lot: site prep, excavation, formwork, steel reinforcement, the pour and the clean-up.
Call or text David. You get a fixed price worked out on the square metres, the concrete type and how complex the site is. No hidden costs.
3 to 7days for most home projects, weather and curing allowing
Excavation, removal of old concrete, base material and compaction, set to the right levels and falls for drainage.
1.5 mof clear access is all we need
Straight formwork, clean edges and steel reinforcement. A great slab starts well before the concrete arrives.
100 mmon-ground slabs and 250 mm stairs, changed on request
Placed and finished in the surface you chose, saw cut for joint control, and the site cleaned up when we finish.
25 MPastrength for residential work, unless you ask otherwise
Recent work
From exposed aggregate driveways in Springfield Lakes to salt and pepper paths in Karalee.
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Reviews
What customers wrote about recent jobs, word for word. Names are left off.
…the team did an amazing job on our driveway extension and retaining wall. Although its the little things that make these guys stand out, like aligning the sleepers with the existing wall, regularly cleaning the site as they worked and great communication.
…his team did a great job for my carport and piers. On a very slopy site, nothing was too much trouble, with great workmanship, communication with the structural engineer and excellent outcome - would highly recommend
Professional and cost conscious working within our budget. …went above and beyond managing minor site issues that were unexpected. Our new retaining wall looks great…very happy with the results.
…did a concrete slab and ramp to our shed. He did a professional job and we are very happy with the finished product. Communication was great, he arrived on time and left the site clean when the job was done. I would highly recommend him and would use for any future jobs we may have.
…the DCF team came into my works mid way through after I had to get rid of my first contractor. They cleaned everything up to what I wanted. …Easy to deal with and would definitely recommend.
4.8
Five of their 28 Google reviews are quoted here, exactly as written. Rating checked October 2026.
Read all 28 on GoogleChoosing a concreter
All three can pour a slab. Here is where they differ.
| What matters | DCF Concreting and Retaining | National chain | Mate with a ute |
|---|---|---|---|
| The quote | Free and fixed, worked out on square metres, concrete type and the site | Often a sales visit, then extras | A cash figure, scope unclear |
| What the price covers | Site prep, excavation, formwork, steel, the pour and the clean-up | Check the fine print | Usually just the pour |
| Licence | QBCC licence 15461375, concreting | Varies by franchisee | Not always licensed |
| Walls and earthworks | One team for earthworks, demolition, walls and concrete | Often split across trades | Rarely |
| Tight or sloping sites | Specialist mini equipment, 1.5 m access | Depends on the crew | Barrows and goodwill |
| Proof | 4.8 from 28 Google reviews | Reviews spread across branches | Word of mouth |
FAQ
Straight answers. For anything else, call David on 0412 752 713.
Every job gets a free, fixed-price quote worked out on the square metres, the concrete type and how complex the site is, so there are no hidden costs. Call or text David on 0412 752 713 for yours.
Site preparation, excavation, formwork, steel reinforcement, pouring and clean-up. If old concrete has to come out first, we remove it as part of the job.
Most residential projects are finished within 3 to 7 days, depending on the weather and curing.
All on-ground work is 100 mm thick and stairs are 250 mm. We are happy to change that on request.
25 MPa for all residential work, unless you ask for something else.
Yes. We build concrete sleeper retaining walls in charcoal, sandstone and timber-look finishes, from small garden walls to tiered, boundary, pool and replacement walls. Each one gets a solid foundation, quality steel posts and proper drainage to relieve water pressure.
Yes. It is one of our most popular driveway finishes, and it suits patios and paths too. Exposed aggregate is slip resistant, low maintenance and comes in a wide range of colours, stones and mixes.
Yes. We regularly work down narrow side access, behind existing homes and on sloping blocks, using specialist mini equipment. We just need clear access of at least 1.5 m.
Yes. We remove the existing concrete, prepare the site and build your new driveway from start to finish.
Yes. We hold QBCC licence 15461375 for concreting, and we are fully licensed and insured.
Ipswich and its suburbs, including Yamanto, Karalee, Springfield Lakes, Ripley, Brassall, Raceview, Dinmore and Booval, plus Brisbane's western suburbs, Logan, the Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.
Monday to Sunday, 6am to 6pm. Call David on 0412 752 713 or Cody on 0407 775 199, or email quotes@dcfconcretingandretaining.com.au.
Contact
Talk to David or Cody, seven days a week.
| Monday | 6am to 6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 6am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 6am to 6pm |
| Friday | 6am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 6am to 6pm |
| Sunday | 6am to 6pm |
Service area
Proudly local to Ipswich, and working right across South East Queensland.
Fully licensed and insured. QBCC licence 15461375 for concreting. ABN 72 815 311 858.
Let's build
Call David on 0412 752 713, Monday to Sunday, 6am to 6pm. Free quote, no obligation.
