Driveways, paths & access

Driveway crossovers: council permits, specs and cost

A crossover is the section of driveway between your property boundary and the road.

42 businesses listedUpdated October 2026
In short

A crossover is the section of driveway between your property boundary and the road. It sits on council land, so the council sets the specification and usually needs to approve it before any concrete is poured.

What driveway crossovers involves

  1. Apply to council for a crossover permit (fees and bonds vary – the City of Perth, for example, lists a $115 application fee)
  2. Locate services (Before You Dig Australia) and check for street trees, pits and kerb layout
  3. Cut the kerb or install a layback as the council specifies
  4. Excavate, compact the base and form to the council's levels
  5. Pour to the required thickness and finish (often plain broom or exposed)
  6. Council inspection where required, then bond refund
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How much driveway crossovers costs

The concrete itself is priced like other plain paving – about $75–$150 per m² nationally – but crossovers often cost more per square metre because of kerb work, traffic management, inspections and stricter specifications. Some councils require asphalt or a set finish in certain streets.

Price ranges in Australia (GST incl.)

Source: whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Australia 2026 (verified October 2026). Prices include GST. Checked October 2026.

Plain concrete slab: typical price per m² by state

NSW$126
VIC$116
QLD$110
WA$116
SA$101
TAS$100
NT$110
ACT$120
National typical price × capital-city price index (October 2026). Click a state to open the calculator.

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Before you hire

  • Get the council's crossover specification before asking for quotes, so every concreter prices the same job
  • Ask if the quote includes the permit, inspections and any kerb cutting
  • Check rules for distance from street trees, power poles and side boundaries
  • Keep photos of the kerb and footpath before work in case of a damage claim

Standards and approvals

Crossovers are on council land: approval, levels, materials and inspections are set by each council. Call Before You Dig Australia (free) before excavating. Concreting for homes is licensed building work in most states. In NSW a contractor licence from NSW Fair Trading is needed for residential work over $5,000 (labour and materials, incl. GST); in Queensland a QBCC licence is needed for work over $3,300; in Victoria, domestic building work over $10,000 must be done by a registered builder (Building and Plumbing Commission). Check the licence number on the regulator's public register before paying a deposit.

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Who does driveway crossovers

42 businesses in the directory list this service; 42 of them mention it on their own website (the quote is on each business page).

New South Wales 6 businesses
Victoria 6 businesses
  • Concreter
    Concrete By BayleafCamberwell, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Hume Concreting MelbourneShepparton, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Italcon Concreting MelbourneEltham, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Kalm ConcreteBerwick, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Salcrete Concreting Pty LtdCaroline Springs, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Ymc ConcretingDandenong, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
Queensland 7 businesses
Western Australia 13 businesses

All concreters in Western Australia

South Australia 7 businesses
Tasmania 2 businesses
  • Concreter
    East Coast Concreting TasmaniaDeloraine, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    Cowen ContractingHobart, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
Australian Capital Territory 1 business
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    CM Formwork CanberraFyshwick, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
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Common questions

Do I need council approval for a driveway crossover?

Almost always. The crossover is on council land; most councils require an application, set the width, levels and finish, and some inspect before and after the pour.

Who pays for the crossover?

Usually the property owner. Some councils contribute when they rebuild a footpath or kerb, but a new or wider crossover is normally at your cost.

Can I choose exposed aggregate for the crossover?

Depends on the council. Many accept plain or exposed concrete; some streets require a specific finish or asphalt. Check the specification first.

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