Concreters in Forrestfield - Perth’s trusted concrete specialists
Forrestfield's local concrete specialists — liquid limestone pool surrounds and alfresco areas, exposed aggregate driveways and full concreting services. City of Kalamunda compliant, owner-operated, HIA member.
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House Institute of Australia member
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Master Builders WA member
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Concrete Institute of Australia member
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Engineering-background
We offer our full range of concreting services to Forrestfield residents, builders and developers
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Driveways & crossovers
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Exposed aggregate
Architectural aggregate finishes sourced from premium Australian suppliers including Boral, Limecrete, WA Premix and Heidelberg Materials. Available mixes include Coral White, Eucalyptus White and Kaajani Grey among many others — see samples in person at our supplier partners in East Perth, Bibra Lake and Osborne Park before committing.
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Honed & polished concrete
Honed and polished concrete are architectural finishes from the same premium supply chain as exposed aggregate. The difference is in how the surface is processed: honed concrete is mechanically ground to a refined matte finish and sealed. Both finishes start with the same architectural mix design. Polished concrete takes the mechanical grinding process to a high-gloss finish, typically used for interior ground slabs, garages and undercover alfrescos. Decorative ground slabs are poured at 32MPa to accommodate the polishing process.
Our work in Forrestfield
Liquid limestone pool surround and alfresco — with cantilevered pool edge system
In Forrestfield, Colacrete completed a liquid limestone pool surround and alfresco patio area for a homeowner client — a combined outdoor scope that links the pool and entertaining area into a connected, cohesive outdoor space.
The pool surround was finished in liquid limestone from Limecrete using the cantilevered pool edge system — the premium pool edge detail that creates a clean, flush transition from the surround surface to the pool waterline. The cantilevered edge is the detail that separates a pool surround that looks considered from one that looks functional. It requires precise execution at the pool perimeter to achieve the flush finish, and it transforms the visual quality of the completed pool area.
The alfresco patio was poured as part of the same scope, flowing from the pool surround into the covered entertaining area. Working across both areas in a coordinated programme ensures the surface finish and colour are consistent across the full outdoor zone, and that the transition from pool surround to alfresco is designed rather than improvised.
The Colacrete standard
Build to spec
Where a licensed structural engineer has specified drawings, Colacrete works to those specifications. If no drawings or specifications are provided, we work to industry standards.
Communication
We pride ourselves on our prompt communication with all our clients. Not only do we aim to provide quotes within 24-48 hours, but we also keep our clients well informed before, during and after the works.
Our experience
We are owner-operated, and our director comes from an engineering background, having graduated from Curtin University and having worked as an engineer for several years. He also comes from a concreting family, with concreting experience spanning decades.
Why Forrestfield homeowners choose Colacrete
Forrestfield sits within the City of Kalamunda at the western edge of the Darling Scarp foothills — a suburb that feels markedly different from Perth's coastal plain suburbs. The foothills setting brings a different soil profile: sandy loam to clay soils are common in Forrestfield, transitioning from the sandy coastal plain soils further west. Clay content in the soil means subgrade conditions carry more variability than in coastal suburbs — careful compaction and subgrade assessment before any pour is more important here, not less. The suburb's established homes, generous lot sizes and private pool culture generate consistent demand for pool surrounds, alfresco areas and outdoor living concrete upgrades. Liquid limestone and exposed aggregate are both popular finishes in Forrestfield's established residential market — both complement the foothills setting and the style of homes in the suburb well.
Colacrete is a member of the Housing Industry Australia (HIA), Master Builders Association (MBA) and Concrete Institute of Australia (CIA). Eddie brings an engineering background in civil and construction management alongside long-standing experience across concreting and general construction projects spanning a wide variety of disciplines, scales and scopes.
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"Eddie and the Colacrete team were highly professional and provided a beautiful poured liquid limestone pool surround for our house in Bicton The upgrade to a 50 year old pool is amazing We felt during the process that we were in the hands of very a experienced team"
—Andrew B, homeowner, Bicton, 2026
Areas we also service
High Wycombe
Maida Vale
Wattle Grove
Kenwick
Beckenham
Kalamunda
Service area questions? Contact us - we cover the full Perth metro area
FAQs
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Colacrete's pricing is based on job scope, site conditions, finish selection and access. Visit our service pages for more information (including our FAQ section):
Standard grey concrete including for house slabs (including suspended slabs), driveways, crossovers, footpaths
Exposed aggregate including for driveways, pool surrounds, footpaths and outdoor living areas
Polished concrete including for garages, alfrescos and patios, indoor living spaces, feature rooms and commercial fitouts and offices
Honed concrete including for pool surrounds, outdoor entertaining spaces, alfrescos, patios and garages
Liquid limestone including for driveways, pool surrounds, footpaths, and outdoor living areas
Coloured concrete including for driveways, crossovers, footpaths, outdoor entertaining areas and patios, pool surrounds
As an example, standard grey concrete typically ranges between $85 to $170 per m2, whereas exposed aggregate can range between $110 to $200+ per m2. For smaller areas, the price is usually at the higher end of the range.
All pricing is indicative. Every job is quoted individually after a site visit — no two sites are identical.
Contact Colacrete for a free, no-obligation quote or call 0413 811 231.
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A building permit is generally required for a covered alfresco structure in Forrestfield — the concrete slab is part of that permitted scope. An uncovered concrete patio area may not require a permit depending on size. Pool surrounds may require a permit where structural elements such as raised edges or retaining walls are involved. Crossovers require City of Kalamunda approval separately. We advise on permit requirements during the site visit and quoting process.
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Liquid limestone is available in a range of colours and textures to complement Forrestfield's established homes. The sponge or fishtail pattern is the most popular for pool surrounds — it provides mild texture for slip resistance while maintaining the clean, light look the finish is known for. Smoother finishes are available for alfresco areas where a refined appearance is preferred. Coloured liquid limestone options are available where the surround needs to tie into existing paving, render or tile colours on the property.
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The cantilevered pool edge system creates a flush, seamless transition from the pool surround surface to the pool waterline — the edge of the concrete extends slightly over the pool shell rather than butting up against it. The result is a clean, architectural edge detail that transforms the visual quality of the finished pool area. It requires precise execution at the pool perimeter. Colacrete installs the pool edge system as standard on liquid limestone and honed pool surround scopes where the detail is specified.
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Forrestfield's established homes on generous foothills lots suit a range of decorative finishes. Liquid limestone is the most popular pool surround choice — its warm, natural tones complement the foothills setting well. Exposed aggregate in natural stone blends from Boral and Limecrete suits driveways and outdoor areas. Honed concrete is increasingly popular for alfresco entertaining areas where a refined, contemporary finish is preferred. Grey concrete is the practical choice for garage slabs, shed pads and functional areas.
Ready to get started on your Forrestfield concreting project?
Free no obligation quote & site visit. We respond within 24 to 48 hours and arrange a site visit at a time that suits you.
hello@colacrete.com.au