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.

Your lawn should look like yours, not a cookie cutter estate. Opal SA Construction blends Adelaide concrete landscaping with local stone, timber and plants to create courtyards, garden paths and pool surrounds that feel like a holiday every time you step outside. One down to earth crew, one fixed price, one backyard you’ll never want to leave.

Plain Grey Garden Paths & Patios
Classic, budget-friendly concrete for walkways, alfresco pads and tidy lawn borders. Smooth, strong and ready for barefoot summers.
Exposed Aggregate Landscaping
River stones and quartz chips revealed for a slip safe, designer finish. Perfect for pool decks and front yard features that wow the neighbors.
Colored Concrete Landscaping
Charcoal, sandstone or smoke tones mixed right through. Edging, steps and retaining walls that match your roof, fence or favorite footy colors.
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Installation
We sketch, dig, form, pour and seal in one tidy timeline. Council drainage checks? Done. Soil prep for Adelaide clay? Sorted. You just pick the plants.
Maintenance
Quick pressure wash and reseal every 3–4 years keeps moss and oil at bay.
Repair
Cracked garden edge or faded coping? We cut out the damage, patch with matching concrete and reseal good as new, warranty safe.
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Weekend Friendly Upkeep: Our concrete paths and patios shrug off stains, weeds and the neighbor's sprinkler. A quick hose and you’re back to the cricket.
Your Backyard, Your Rules: Charcoal edging, sandstone coping or a curved garden wall every curve, color and corner is sketched around how you live, not a cookie cutter plan.
Instant Street Appeal: A neat patio or sharp garden border makes the whole house look loved. Buyers notice, neighbors stare, and you’ll smile every time you drive in.
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.