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.
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Let’s talk about the path that greets your guests, guides the kids to the pool and keeps your garden beds in line. A clear footpath is more than a strip of concrete it’s the ribbon that links your front gate, pool, shed and veggie patch. OPAL SA Construction build concrete footpaths and perimeters that are flat, safe and easy on the eye no matter how hot the sun or how salty the sea breeze.
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At Opal SA Construction, we do more than pour concrete—we give your backyard a clear, safe path. Whether you need a brand new walkway, a quick freshen up, or a patch for a cracked edge, one local team takes care of it all. We turn up on time, use quality materials and leave the place cleaner than we found it, so your family can walk safely and your garden looks its best.

Local Adelaide crew: We know the clay, slope and council quirks from Gawler to Glenelg.
Premium SA concrete: 32 MPa strength, built for heat, storms and salt air.
Fixed price quotes: No hidden extras.
Lifetime workmanship warranty: If it shifts, we’re back with a smile.

Enhanced Safety: Slip-resistant finishes and gentle slopes reduce trip hazards for kids and grandparents alike.
Ideal Designs: Curved, straight, narrow or wide; plain, coloured or exposed aggregate to suit any garden or pool area.
Long-Term Durability: Premium cement and local aggregate resist Adelaide’s scorching summers and winter storms for decades.
Low Maintenance: sweep, hose, reseal—done. No weeding or repainting required.
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.