Replacing concrete is expensive — between digging out the old slab, hauling it away, prepping the base, and pouring new, a residential driveway can run $200–$300 per square metre before you’ve added any finish. Resurfacing the existing concrete typically runs 40–60% less, and if the slab is sound, the finished surface lasts as long as a new one.
This page covers the common reasons Arthurs Seat owners come to us — slippery surfaces, lifted joints, dated finishes, tired colour — and what resurfacing actually does about them. If your concrete is structurally fine, you’re probably looking at a much smaller job than you think.
Fixing a slippery driveway
A driveway that gets greasy after rain is usually a sealed surface that’s lost its grit, or a worn slab that’s gone smooth from foot and tyre traffic. Painting over it makes it worse. The fix is either a slip-rated topcoat blended into the sealer, or a resurfaced layer with broadcast aggregate worked in while it’s wet. Both leave the surface looking finished, not industrial.
We use sealers with anti-slip additive sized to the application — a driveway needs different texture from a pool surround. The result is a surface you can hose off in two minutes and walk on in bare feet without slipping.
Steep driveways — texture is everything
If your driveway has a meaningful gradient, the finish matters more than the colour. A textured anti-slip topcoat gives a driveway the look of a sealed, decorative finish while keeping the surface safe in wet conditions. We adjust the aggregate size to the slope so it grips without feeling rough underfoot.
Timbercrete as a decking alternative
Timbercrete is one of our specialty resurfacing finishes. It’s a cement-based overlay applied over existing concrete, hand-textured and stained to look like timber boards. The result reads as timber decking from a normal viewing distance but performs like concrete: no oiling, no rot, no termites, and it doesn’t warp in Melbourne’s temperature swings.
It works for driveways, patios, alfresco zones and pool surrounds. The full breakdown — installation options, pricing from $150/m², slip-resistant options — is on our Timbercrete page.
Exposed aggregate or single-colour resurfacing
If you’re after a simpler finish, two of the most popular options are exposed aggregate resurfacing and single-colour resurfacing.
Exposed aggregate gives a stone-flecked, textured surface — strong, slip-resistant, modern. It’s a common driveway choice because it hides dirt and tyre marks well, and the texture is hard-wearing.
Single-colour resurfacing is a clean spray-on layer in one tone, smoothed and sealed. It updates a tired-looking slab without committing to a pattern. Good choice when the architecture is doing the work and the concrete just needs to disappear into the background.
Why work with Nupave
We’ve been doing concrete resurfacing since 1993. The team is in-house — no subcontractors, no day-labour. The quotes come with written scope and we walk you through it on site, not over the phone.
If the existing slab won’t hold a resurfacing job, we say so. We’ve turned down work because resurfacing wasn’t the right call. Free on-site assessment, no deposit, no pressure to sign.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fix trip hazards in concrete pathways?
Yes — most trip hazards under 25mm we diamond-grind flush and reseal. The path stays in use the same day. Larger lifts may need partial replacement; we tell you which on the visit.
What’s the smallest job you’ll do?
We do residential resurfacing from single courtyards to full driveways. There’s no minimum that we turn away — if it’s worth doing properly, we’ll quote it.
How do you make a steep driveway less slippery?
We use anti-slip topcoats with grit additive sized to the slope. Texture is keyed to the gradient — steeper drives get a coarser broadcast. The finish still looks sealed and tidy; it just grips.
Call 0418 741 188 or email enquiries@nupave.com.au for a free on-site assessment and a written quote within a few business days. No deposit required.