We’ll visit, measure up and give you a firm written price. No obligation.
Going above and beyond for our customers is what we would consider our bare minimum. We're proud to put our name on every project we complete, because we know it's the best quality work in the Manawatu.
Exposed aggregate is the finish people notice, and the one that hides everyday wear best. The top layer is washed back to reveal the stone underneath, so instead of flat grey you get texture and colour that does not show tyre marks, leaf stain or the odd bit of oil. It suits the darker cladding going on new builds around Aokautere and Whakarongo, and it costs a fraction of paving over the same area.
It is also less forgiving to lay than a broom finish. The wash has to happen in a fairly narrow window — too early and you dig the stone out, too late and it will not come back at all — and that window moves with the weather. Getting an even exposure across a whole driveway is a matter of watching the slab, not the clock, which is why we do not hand it to a subcontractor and hope.
Underneath, it is built exactly like any other pour we do. Same sub-base, same reinforcing, same control joints, same curing. The stone is the part you see; the slab under it is the part that decides how long you keep looking at it.
The groundwork is identical to any other job. Old surface out, excavate to depth, basecourse in and compacted, boxing set to the falls, mesh chaired up off the ground. None of that changes because of the finish going on top.
What changes is the mix and what happens in the hours after the pour. The concrete comes with your chosen stone blend through it, gets screeded and floated, then a surface retarder goes on to hold the very top layer soft while everything below it sets.
Once the slab has gone off, we wash and brush that softened cement film back to reveal the stone. Timing is everything here and it shifts with heat, wind and how the pour went, so we stay on site and watch it. After that it is joints cut, a wash down, and a sealer once it has dried out properly.
It earns its money where the concrete is seen and walked on. Anywhere hidden, or anywhere you want to sweep clean and coat, is better off with a plain finish — and we will tell you that rather than sell you the dearer option.
The most common use by a distance. Hides tyre marks and oil spotting far better than plain grey, and lifts the whole frontage from the street.
Texture where people arrive, and grip underfoot on a wet morning. Ties the path and the driveway together when both are done in the same blend.
Warmer to look at than flat grey, and no paver joints to weed or settle. Sized and set out around your existing deck, doors and garden beds.
Naturally non-slip wet, does not hold heat like a dark smooth surface, and washes down easily once sealed.
"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."
"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."
We turn up, we do the job properly, and we do not leave until it is right. Twelve years of laying concrete across the Manawatū means there is not much we have not poured. The same standard goes on a two-metre path as goes on a full driveway.
No estimates that balloon. The price we quote on site is the price you pay.
No subcontracted crews. The bloke who shook your hand pours your concrete.
Falls, drainage and cure times matched to Manawatū winters — no ponding, no early cracks.
If our workmanship ever lets you down, we come back and make it right. Simple.
We pour exposed aggregate in every Palmerston North suburb and the surrounding Manawatū towns. If you are not sure whether we come out your way, give us a call — we usually do.
Fill in the form or call 06 280 1182. We reply within one working day and book a time that suits you.
We come to your Palmerston North property, measure up, check access and drainage, and talk through the finishes.
You get a fixed price in writing with the scope spelled out. No estimates that creep once we start.
We break out the old surface, prepare the base, set the boxing and reinforcing, then pour and finish by hand.
We cure the slab properly, cut the joints, tidy the site and tell you exactly when you can walk and drive on it.
It is ordinary structural concrete with the top few millimetres of cement washed back before it fully hardens, revealing the stone in the mix. The slab underneath is built exactly the same way as any other pour — the difference is entirely in the surface.
Yes. Expect to pay more than a broom finish for the specialist mix, the extra time on site and the sealing. It is still well under the cost of paving or tiling the same area, and it does not have joints to weed.
No — the exposed stone gives it more grip than a smooth trowelled surface, which is why it is a common choice around pools and entryways. Sealing does not make it slick if the right sealer is used.
There is a good range of blends from grey and charcoal through to warm golds and mixed river stone, and the depth of the wash changes the look again. We bring real samples to the quote so you are choosing off a physical slab rather than a photo.
We seal on completion, which lifts the colour and makes it easier to wash down. Resealing every three to five years keeps it looking new and stops the surface picking up stains.
A hose and a stiff broom handles most of it, and a water blaster on a wide fan does the rest — keep the nozzle back from the surface. Do not use a narrow jet up close, as it will cut the sealer and start dislodging stone.
We can get close, and often very close, but an exact match to concrete poured years ago is not realistic — mixes change and the existing surface has weathered. Where matching matters we will say so honestly before you commit.
Driveways, entry paths, patios and pool surrounds — anywhere the concrete is seen from the street or lived on. Inside a garage or shed it is the wrong choice; a power-float finish is easier to sweep and better under a coating.
All of Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū, including Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Feilding, Longburn and Linton.
Completely. We measure, talk through the options and leave you a written price. If it is not right for you, no hard feelings.
If it is concrete and it is residential, we pour it. Every job starts the same way. We come to your property, measure up, talk through the finishes and give you a firm written price.
Plain, coloured or exposed aggregate — kerb appeal that adds real value.
Even rises, crisp edges, safe underfoot — formed and finished by hand.
Fix the failed section instead of replacing a driveway that is still sound.
Free on-site quote. Firm written price. A crew that turns up.
