Mulgrave is one of the busiest areas we work in. It’s a mix of established homes that are getting updated, newer builds going in along the edges, and a solid commercial and industrial strip along Springvale Road and into the Monash Employment Cluster. We’re based in Clayton-about five minutes up the road-so there’s no travel surcharge and no delays getting someone out to quote.
We do the work ourselves. Joey and the crew turn up, quote straight, and get it done. No subcontracting, no surprises on the invoice. If you want a written quote with a clear price before any work starts, that’s exactly what we give you.
Mulgrave sits in an interesting spot. The housing stock is a mix of post-war originals and more recent rebuilds, with a lot of renovation and update work happening across the suburb as properties change hands. That means plenty of driveway replacements, new garage slabs, resurfacing jobs, and outdoor area upgrades.
The suburb also sits close to some of Melbourne’s busiest arterials-Springvale Road, Monash Freeway, and the Princes Highway-which means commercial and industrial concrete work is a regular part of the local picture too.
One thing worth knowing about Mulgrave and the broader Monash LGA: the reactive clay soils common to this part of Melbourne’s south-east do cause ground movement over time, particularly after extended wet or dry periods. This is not a reason to avoid concrete-it is a reason to make sure the base preparation, compaction, and reinforcement are done correctly from the start. That is exactly the kind of work experience matters for, and it is something our team knows how to handle.
We cover Mulgrave and all surrounding suburbs. The areas we regularly work in include:
Not sure if we cover your street? Call us on 1800 266 677 and we will tell you straight away.
Most residential driveways in the Mulgrave area fall between $85 and $120 per square metre. The final cost depends on the size, the finish type, site access, and whether an existing driveway needs to come out first. A standard double driveway typically runs between $4,500 and $8,000 fully completed. We give you a written, itemised quote before any work starts-no vague estimates, no surprises.
Yes. Pathways, single-car slabs, small sections of resurfacing. We would rather price a smaller job fairly and build a long-term relationship than only take on large commercial pours. If you have something that needs doing, get in touch and we will give you a clear price.
Not necessarily. If the slab underneath is structurally intact, resurfacing is usually the right call. It bonds a new overlay to the existing concrete, gives you a clean finish, and costs significantly less than a full removal and replacement. If the slab has moved, heaved, or the base has failed, then replacement is the correct answer. We will assess it honestly when we come out to quote.
A standard residential driveway usually takes one to two days to pour and finish. The concrete then needs time to cure before you can drive on it-most homeowners are back to normal use within a week. Larger slabs and industrial work take longer. We will give you a realistic timeline as part of the quote.
Yes. Con Ops carries public liability insurance as standard, and all our work is carried out by fully qualified tradespeople. We are happy to provide proof of insurance before work commences.
Call 1800 266 677 or email conops1@outlook.com. We come out to site, look at the job, and give you a written quote with no obligation. No vague ballpark figures-just a clear price for exactly what we are going to do.