"Absolutely brilliant from the very beginning right through to the end. Communication, professionalism, friendliness, attention to detail, patience, dedication, the whole package. I never thought I would be so wowed by a new driveway, but thanks to Bolt Concreting I am! Recommend these guys hands down."
Concrete Contractors Palmerston North
Concrete contractors for driveways, paths, patios, slabs and repairs across Palmerston North, poured by a local crew that turns up and does it right.
- Free on-site quote within 48 hours
- One firm price in writing, no surprises
- 12+ years pouring concrete in Palmerston North
- Old concrete broken out and carted away
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- 17+5-star reviews
- 12+ yrsindustry experience
- 200+projects completed
- 100%workmanship guaranteed
Palmerston North concreters
Concrete contractors serving Palmerston North, Feilding and the Manawatū
Looking for concrete contractors in Palmerston North? Bolt Concreting is a small local crew pouring driveways, paths, patios, steps and slabs across Palmerston North, Feilding, Ashhurst and the wider Manawatū. We have been laying concrete here since 2014.
You ring us or send the form, we come out and measure up for free, and you get a firm price in writing. The person who quotes your job is the person who runs the trowel, so nothing gets lost between the quote and the pour. Most of our work is residential, from a short path to the clothesline to a full double driveway.
Why work with us
Why Palmerston North homeowners choose our concreters
The person who quotes your job is the same person who forms it, pours it and finishes it. Nothing gets lost between crews.
200+concrete projects completed
12+years industry experience
One firm price, in writing
The price we quote on site is the price you pay. No estimates that creep.
The owner is on every job
No subcontracted crews. The bloke who shook your hand pours your concrete.
Built for Manawatū weather
Proper base, falls and drainage, so no ponding and no early cracks.
Guaranteed workmanship
If our work ever lets you down, we come back and make it right.
Testimonials
What your Palmerston North neighbours say about our concreting
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17+ reviews on Facebook
"We would highly recommend Bolt Concreting, they did a brilliant job, communication was awesome, attention to detail the best. Genuine hardworking professional team that went above and beyond. Thanks Jase and the team."
"Jase and his team are awesome.His communication was excellent. He turned up when he said he would and the quality of workmanship by Jase and his team was highly professional. We were really pleased with the job they did and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting an job done to a high standard."
"I highly recommend Bolt Concreting, they did an amazing job putting down a concrete patio at my rental start to finish. Was of a very high standard of workmanship top job"
"We have used Bolt Concrete and will be using again if the opportunity arises . We're very impressed with their workmanship they stand by their price, it's great to see such a hardworking team taking such pride in their job. Keep up the good work guys!!!"
"Absolutely rate bolt concrete they are very professional and highly recommend them to anyone who wants concrete work done. They have done our whole driveway and communicated with us the whole way and went above and beyond to get the job done. Absolutely recommend Jason and his dad. Thanks for an awesome job Team"
"Highly recommend Bolt Concreting. Great attention to detail from start to finish, excellent communication throughout the whole job and you can really see the pride taken in their work. Jase went above and beyond and the excellent, final finish exceeded expectations. They were professional, reliable and easy to deal with and I am very happy with the result."
"Excellent communication skills, takes pride in making sure the client is getting what they want and helping them to find the perfect result. excellent finished product."
"100% the Go-To team for concreting jobs! Jason and Alan are a great team and did an amazing job at our front entrance! Definitely recommend them."
"Truly thank Jason and his team for a wonderful job that has recently been completed for my parents' place, giving an old house a new life.
Jason takes his client seriously, from our first meeting till the completion of the project, he guided us through each single step of the work, and we felt at ease particularly in the areas outside of our knowledge."
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Our work
Recent concrete jobs around Palmerston North
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What we do
Concreting services in Palmerston North
Every job starts the same way: we come out, measure up, talk through finishes and leave you a firm written price. We also do concrete resurfacing and concrete driveway repairs.
Concrete driveways Palmerston North
New and replacement driveways in broom, coloured or exposed aggregate finishes. We break out and cart away the old surface, dig out and compact the base, place reinforcing and cut the control joints, with falls set so water runs to the street and not your garage door.
Exposed aggregate concrete
A washed stone finish that hides tyre marks, leaf stain and oil far better than plain concrete, and stays naturally non-slip. It suits the darker cladding on new builds around Aokautere and Whakarongo, and costs a fraction of paving.
Concrete paths and footpaths
Straight or curved paths with proper falls, so they drain through wet Manawatū winters instead of holding water, growing moss and turning into a slip hazard. Enough texture to stay safe underfoot and edges that stay straight.
Concrete patios and slabs
Patios, shed and garage floors, sleepout foundations and pads for spa pools and heat pumps. Levels set off the door so nothing pools, mesh chaired into the slab, and bolt positions set from your plan before the pour.
Concrete steps and landings
Even rises and crisp, hard-wearing nosings, formed and finished by hand. A badly formed step is a trip hazard from day one, so we set rises consistently and finish them with grip for wet weather.
Concrete repairs and replacement
Cracked, sunken or crumbling concrete fixed at the cause, then broken out, carted away and repoured. If the rest of a driveway is sound we cut out the failed section and repour to a joint, and if it is past saving we say so.
Local know-how
Concrete built for Palmerston North ground and weather
Ground changes from street to street in Palmerston North, from soft river-flat soils to heavier clay on the terraces, and a slab is only as good as the base underneath it. We look at what is under your driveway before we quote, because that decides how much comes out and what goes back in.
Our winters are wet and many sections drain slowly, so falls matter. We set levels so water runs to the street or a drain, never toward the garage door or the house, and we cure the concrete properly instead of rushing it.
- Base dug out and compacted to suit the ground on your site
- New crossings explained in our vehicle crossing guide
- Steeper sections covered in our sloping driveway guide
Choosing a finish
Which concrete finish suits your job?
The finish changes the look, the grip underfoot and the price. Here is how the four most common ones compare for Palmerston North driveways, paths and patios.
| Finish | Look | Grip and wear | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broom finish | Plain grey with fine lines | Good grip, wears well, lowest cost | Driveways and paths where value matters |
| Exposed aggregate | Washed stone texture and colour | Naturally non-slip, hides marks and stains | Front driveways, entranceways and new builds |
| Coloured concrete | Pigment through the mix, smooth or broomed | Wears like plain concrete, sealing keeps the colour | Patios and driveways that should match the cladding |
| Stamped concrete | Pattern pressed in to look like stone or pavers | Needs resealing every few years | Patios and entranceways |
Not sure which one? We bring examples to the on-site quote, and our concrete driveway finishes guide goes through each one in detail.
How it works
From first call to finished concrete
You deal with the same person from the first phone call to the final clean-up. No call centres, no runaround.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you are after and where you are. We reply within one working day.
Free on-site quote
We measure up, check access and drainage, and talk through the finishes.
Firm written price
The scope is spelled out, so there are no estimates that creep once we start.
Prep, pour and finish
We break out the old surface, prepare the base, set the boxing and reinforcing, then pour and finish by hand.
Cure and clean up
We cure the concrete properly, cut the joints, tidy the site and tell you when you can walk and drive on it.
Concrete pricing
What decides the cost of concrete in Palmerston North?
Anyone quoting over the phone is guessing. Here is what moves the price, and why we measure up before we give you a number. Costs are always subject to change, and many factors affect the final price.
Area and thickness
More square metres and a thicker slab mean more concrete, more mesh and more labour. A driveway that takes cars needs more than a path.
Ground and access
Soft ground needs more dug out and more base put back, and tight access means barrows or a pump instead of a truck backing in.
Finish
Broom finish is the most economical. Exposed aggregate, colour and stamping add materials and labour, which is why we show you examples first.
Removal and extras
Breaking out old concrete, vehicle crossings and drainage are priced as their own lines in the written quote, so you can see each one.
Get it right first time
Concrete problems to avoid
Most concrete regrets come from the same handful of mistakes. Here is what goes wrong, and how we prevent it.
What goes wrong
A thin or poorly compacted base that washes out, so the slab sinks and cracks within a few years.
How we prevent it
We dig out to suit the ground and compact the base before any mesh or concrete goes in.
What goes wrong
Reinforcing mesh left on the ground instead of lifted into the slab, where it does nothing.
How we prevent it
We chair the mesh up so it sits in the slab and carries load.
What goes wrong
Water ponding against the garage door or the house.
How we prevent it
We set the falls before the pour so water runs to the street or a drain.
What goes wrong
Random cracks across the surface because no control joints were cut.
How we prevent it
We saw-cut control joints in the right places so any movement stays in the joints.
What goes wrong
A surface marked or damaged by driving on it too early.
How we prevent it
We leave markers and tell you exactly when you can walk and drive on it.
About us
Meet Bolt Concreting, Palmerston North concreters
Bolt Concreting is a boutique Palmerston North concreting company that has been laying concrete across the Manawatū since 2014, with more than 200 completed projects. The person who comes out to quote your job is the person who sets the boxing, screeds the pour and runs the trowel over the finish.
Crisp edges, falls that drain and sites swept clean at the end of every day is why most of our work now comes from referrals and from neighbours who watched us pour next door.
- Pouring concrete in the Manawatū since 2014
- Workmanship guaranteed
- A firm written price after every on-site quote
FAQs
Concrete questions from Palmerston North homeowners
How much does concrete cost in Palmerston North?
Area, thickness, ground preparation, access, finish and removal of old concrete all move the price, so a number over the phone is a guess. We measure on site and give you a firm written price, free and with no obligation. Costs are always subject to change, so contact us for an accurate quote.
How long does a concrete driveway take?
Most driveways take two to four days from dig-out to pour, and paths and steps are usually one to two days. Size, access, weather and how much old concrete has to come out all add time. You get a schedule up front and we stick to it, and we call you straight away if the weather moves it.
Do you remove the old concrete?
Yes. Breaking out and carting away the old surface is part of the job and it is listed in the written quote, so you do not need to organise a skip or a truck. If you would rather handle the removal yourself, tell us at the on-site quote and we will price it that way instead.
When can I walk and drive on new concrete?
You can usually walk on new concrete after 24 to 48 hours and drive on it after about seven days. Cold and wet weather slow the cure, so we leave markers and tell you exactly when yours is ready. Driving on it early is the easiest way to damage a new surface, so it is worth waiting.
Do I need council approval for a new concrete driveway?
A new vehicle crossing onto the road needs Palmerston North City Council approval, and we handle that process as part of the job. Slabs for buildings can also need building consent. We tell you what applies to your job at the on-site quote. Our vehicle crossing guide explains the process.
What is the best concrete finish for a driveway?
Broom finish is the most economical and wears extremely well. Exposed aggregate looks the sharpest and hides marks best, which is why it suits new builds. Coloured and cut-and-sealed finishes sit in between. We bring examples to the on-site quote, and our driveway finishes guide compares them side by side.
Will my new concrete crack?
All concrete moves, so the job of a good concreter is to control where it happens. That means the right base, the right reinforcing, saw-cut control joints in the right places and proper curing. Done properly, any cracking stays in the joints where you do not notice it, rather than running across the surface.
Do you take on small jobs?
Yes. A short path to the clothesline or a couple of front steps gets the same care as a full driveway, and no job is too small to quote. If it is concrete and it is residential, ring us or send the form with a photo and a rough size and we will tell you what is involved.
Can you repair or resurface my old concrete?
Often, yes. If the base is still sound we can cut out failed sections and repour to a joint, or prepare and resurface the whole surface. If a driveway is past saving we will tell you that too and price the replacement instead. See our driveway repairs page for how we decide.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū, including Hokowhitu, Kelvin Grove, Terrace End, Aokautere, Whakarongo, Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Feilding, Longburn and Linton. We come out to quote for free. If you are not sure whether your place is in our patch, ring us on 027 909 4888 and we will let you know.
Areas we serve
Concrete driveways, paths and slabs across Palmerston North
From Hokowhitu to Aokautere, out to Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Longburn and Linton, and across to Feilding and the wider Manawatū. We come out to quote for free.
Contact us
Get a firm price for your concrete job
- Free on-site measure and quote
- Written price within 48 hours
- No job too small, from a few steps to a full driveway
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