Adelaide · Ingle Farm South
Licensed concrete specialists serving Ingle Farm South and surrounding suburbs. BLD 317725 · Free on-site quote within 48 hours.
Ingle Farm is a well-established residential suburb approximately 12 kilometres north-east of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Salisbury. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, it is characterised by neat brick-veneer homes on 600–800m² blocks, mature street trees, and good access to both the Main North East Road and the O-Bahn corridor. It is not a suburb that generates headlines, but it is consistently popular with families and investors for its practicality, proximity to Tea Tree Plaza, and relative affordability within a reasonable commute of the CBD.
The soils across Ingle Farm are predominantly flat, moderately reactive clay — somewhat less extreme in reactivity than the deep plains soils further north, but still requiring proper base preparation for all flatwork. Many homes here have original concrete driveways from the 1960s–1980s that are showing age: tree root intrusion, surface scaling, panel separation at joints, and low-grade cracking are common presentations. Replacement is almost always more cost-effective than repair at this age, and a new concrete driveway meaningfully improves both the property's appearance and its market value.
A significant number of Ingle Farm homeowners request side-by-side driveway and alfresco upgrades as part of renovation projects. The combination of a new exposed aggregate or coloured driveway with a matching alfresco slab is one of the most effective ways to update the appearance of a 1970s brick home without a full renovation, and it is consistently one of our most quoted project types across the Salisbury LGA.
The City of Salisbury requires council approval for any new or modified driveway crossover from the kerb. We prepare and submit this application on your behalf as part of the standard driveway package. Processing typically takes 10–15 business days for standard residential applications.
Common projects in Ingle Farm: full driveway replacement; new alfresco or entertaining slabs; pool surrounds; concrete paths and step entries; and shed slabs. Call 0466 801 058 for a free on-site assessment and written quote within 48 hours.
| Finish | Price (installed) |
|---|---|
| Plain grey broom | $75–$95 / m² |
| Coloured / oxide concrete | $95–$120 / m² |
| Exposed aggregate | $140–$200 / m² |
All prices are fully installed and include excavation, compacted roadbase, reinforcement mesh, concrete placement, finishing, control joints, curing compound, and site cleanup. For non-standard sites requiring extra excavation, removal of existing concrete, or heavy compaction work, an additional base preparation charge of $20–$50/m² applies — quoted separately before any work begins.

A strong build starts with a solid foundation. Opal SA Construction delivers professionally constructed concrete footings and foundation slabs across Adelaide for new homes, extensions, sheds and other structures. From excavation and reinforcement through to the final concrete pour, we make sure every foundation is built accurately, engineered to specification and ready to support what comes next.

Concrete Footings & Foundations
Complete excavation, preparation and concrete installation for residential and commercial footings, built to engineering specifications.
Reinforced Foundation Slabs
Steel-reinforced concrete slabs constructed for strength, stability and long-term structural support.
Engineered to Specification
Footings, reinforcement, slab thickness and concrete strength completed according to approved engineering plans and project requirements.

Built to Engineering Specifications
We follow approved engineering plans to ensure footing depths, reinforcement, concrete strength and slab thickness meet project requirements.
Experienced Concrete Team
From excavation and formwork to reinforcement and concrete pouring, our team manages the complete footing and foundation process.
Quality Materials & Workmanship
We use quality concrete and reinforcement to build strong, durable foundations designed for long-term structural support.
Residential & Commercial Projects
We provide concrete footings and foundation slabs for new homes, extensions, sheds, garages and commercial construction across Adelaide.
Call Javed on 0466 801 058 or fill in the form. Written quote within 48 hours.
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Licensed concrete contractors serving Ingle Farm South and surrounding Adelaide suburbs. BLD 317725 · fully insured · free on-site quote within 48 hours.