How long does exposed aggregate take to complete?

The Process.

How long does exposed aggregate take to complete?

Every project is a little different depending on site access, preparation, and size, but most exposed aggregate installations are completed within a day. Once the concrete has been poured and finished by our experienced team, it generally needs around seven days to fully cure before it’s ready for use.

If you’d like an idea of timing and cost for your specific project, get in touch for a quote.

Flowchart illustrating a six-step process for a construction or masonry project, starting from onsite quote, product and area choice, site preparation, placing concrete, washing off/honing, job completion, and final payment.

STEP 1

ONSITE QUOTE

Upon contacting us, we will arrange a free onsite quote at a time that suits you. We can also guide you towards showrooms and previous work. Following your free quotation, you will select your product, colours and area. We will also discuss your overall expectations and what specific needs must be met.

Onsite Quote

STEP 2

PRODUCT & AREA CHOICE

Following your free quotation, you will select your product, colours and area. We will also discuss your overall expectations and what specific needs must be met.

STEP 4

THE CONCRETE IS LAID

The desired mix is batched at a concrete plant and will arrive at your home following site preparations. From here, it is either run in with wheelbarrows or laid straight out of the truck, where possible. If there is no access for wheelbarrows a pump truck will need to be used. It is then screeded to the desired heights and finished.

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QUOTE ACCEPTED
INITIAL PAYMENT

Upon acceptance of our quote and terms of trade a 25% deposit will be required to lock in the job. Materials will be delivered to site along with the commencement of work.

STEP 3

JOB COMMENCED AND MATERIALS ORDERED

The area is then set to correct depth and heights. This includes bobcat earthworks, formwork, compaction, expansion foam and necessary reinforcement.

STEP 5

WASHED OFF / HONED

If you’ve chosen an exposed aggregate finish, the job will be washed with a variety of tools and pressure cleaning equipment to take the top layer off, exposing the stone. If your chosen finish is honed concrete, the top layer of concrete will be ground back with polishing equipment, leaving a smooth finish.

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STEP 6

JOB COMPLETION

This is the final stage of the job. The concrete pad will be completely sealed with a water repellent sealer bringing out the true colour and natural beauty of the stones.

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FINAL PAYMENT

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PROGRESS PAYMENT

The final progress payment of 50% will be requested before concrete is poured.