Best Concrete & Driveway Contractors in Palmerston North
We assessed 10 concrete & driveway contractors in Palmerston North and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 224 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 3 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Concrete work is hard to fix once it has cured, so the preparation underneath matters as much as the pour. Ask how they prepare and compact the base, whether reinforcing mesh or steel is included, and what they do to control cracking and finish. Get a written quote that specifies thickness, square metre rate, and whether removal of the old surface is included.
Top 5 Concrete & Driveway Contractors in Palmerston North
The top 5 concrete & driveway contractors in Palmerston North are #1 Ruahine Property Works, #2 Outright Concrete, #3 Strawbridge Bobcats, #4 Locked In Construction, and #5 Higgins Concrete, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Ruahine Property Works
★ 4.8 145 reviews Top5 Score 1605★ 131 4★ 8 3★ 2 1★ 4Ruahine Property Works coordinates jobs across multiple trades, turning what could be a logistical headache into a single managed process, with staff showing up when they say they will and sites left tidy at the end of each day. Clients flag that communication stays consistent from the first call through to completion, with updates at each stage so there are no gaps in the schedule.
location_on 1 Keith Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North
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Outright Concrete Construction
★ 5.0 15 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 15Outright Concrete lays driveways, concrete pads, garage slabs and paths, and takes on jobs that need a practical eye, such as matching new concrete to existing surfaces, working around brickwork, or redirecting water runoff to prevent pooling. Mitch responds quickly at quote stage, comes in on budget, and leaves sites clean.
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Strawbridge Bobcats
★ 5.0 11 reviews Top5 Score 1305★ 11Strawbridge Bobcats draws repeat work from clients across multiple jobs over time, pointing to the kind of consistency that makes them a natural first call for new projects. Jordan and the team are noted for showing up on time, keeping to a reasonable price, and finishing to a standard clients do not need to follow up on.
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Locked In Construction
★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 9Locked In Construction gets concrete work sorted at short notice, with Lachlan stepping in to pour a concrete pad for a heat pump install when another trade left a client scrambling, and carpark construction completed after working through on-site troubleshooting. Clients return for follow-on jobs across different scopes, and Lachlan is noted for talking through options before work begins rather than just executing the first idea put to him.
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Higgins Concrete
★ 4.5 12 reviews Top5 Score 1265★ 7 4★ 4 3★ 1Higgins Concrete is a go-to source for concrete supply, sand, stones, and builder mix, drawing repeat visits from people who want straightforward access to materials without the runaround. Staff are noted for being approachable and easy to deal with at the counter, making the process quick for trade and DIY customers alike.
location_on 51 Turners Road, Feilding
Before you hire a concrete contractor in Palmerston North
Drawn from 82 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does concrete and driveway work typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Plain concrete driveways in New Zealand run $100 to $200 per square metre installed. Exposed aggregate or coloured finishes push that to $150 to $300 or more per square metre. A single-car driveway of 30 to 40 square metres will cost roughly $3,000 to $8,000 all up. Site access, excavation, old surface removal, reinforcing mesh, and thickness all shift the final price significantly.
When does concrete work need a building consent or engineering? expand_more
A standard residential driveway at ground level falls outside the definition of building work under the Building Act 2004, so no building consent is required in most cases. A concrete slab that a dwelling or structure sits on is a different matter entirely and will require consent, structural engineering input, and inspection. Retaining walls over 1.5 metres high, work near boundaries, and sites with stormwater or impermeable surface coverage rules can also trigger consent requirements from your local council. Contact Palmerston North City Council directly before work starts, because getting this wrong can create problems at resale or when you later apply for permits on the same property.
How do I know the base and reinforcing have been done properly? expand_more
The compacted base layer beneath concrete is what prevents sinking and cracking over time, so ask to inspect it before the pour, it should be firm, level, and free of soft spots. Reinforcing mesh or steel should be lifted off the ground on bar chairs so it sits within the slab, not on the bottom of it where it does nothing. Control joints cut into the slab at regular intervals give the concrete a place to crack in a controlled line rather than randomly across the surface, and one installer in the reviews was specifically praised for ensuring water runoff was correctly directed, which also depends on accurate base grading.
What are the warning signs of a concrete contractor you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A quote given verbally with no written breakdown of thickness, reinforcing, or finish is a red flag before any work starts.
- –Invoices that nearly double the original quote with no itemised explanation of extra costs have appeared in local reviews.
- –Sending a debt collector before completing the job is a documented tactic that one area contractor used to pressure payment.
- –Promising a visit or quote date and repeatedly postponing, sometimes by over a week, signals poor scheduling discipline that will carry into the job itself.
- –A contractor who cannot explain how they will manage cracking or drainage is likely skipping base prep or control joints to save time.
- –Billing at trade hourly rates for travel time without disclosing this upfront has caught local customers out on smaller jobs.
What should you ask before hiring a concrete contractor? expand_more
- –Ask for a fixed written quote that specifies slab thickness, reinforcing type and placement, base compaction method, and the exact finish you want.
- –Confirm whether excavation, old surface removal, and disposal of spoil are included in the price or charged separately.
- –Ask how they control cracking, specifically where control joints will be placed and at what spacing.
- –Get a clear start date, expected completion date, and the recommended cure time before you can drive or load the surface.
- –Ask whether the quoted price is the price you will pay, and request a process for approving any variations in writing before extra work proceeds.
- –Check whether they will match an existing driveway or pad in colour and finish, and ask to see examples of comparable completed jobs.
Concrete & Driveway Contractors ranked 6 to 10 in Palmerston North
They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.
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Gorilla Contracting
★ 4.8 6 reviews Top5 Score 1205★ 5 4★ 1We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 4 Te Puni Street, Feilding
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QuinnEarthworks
★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 1175★ 4We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
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Hunters Concrete Limited Manawatu
★ 4.6 9 reviews Top5 Score 1115★ 8 1★ 1Hunters Concrete lays exposed aggregate pathways, driveways, and site concrete work, with Andy drawing on deep experience to flag below-ground issues and variation costs before they become surprises. Clients note jobs finishing ahead of schedule and within the quoted figure, and the team has stepped in to fix customer measurement errors mid-job without making it an obstacle.
location_on 537 Number 1 Line Longburn, Longburn
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Concrete Contractors Palmerston North
★ 4.4 7 reviews Top5 Score 995★ 6 1★ 1We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 298 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road, Fielding
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Firth Palmerston North Certified
★ 4.2 6 reviews Top5 Score 885★ 4 4★ 1 1★ 1We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 66 Armstrong Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North
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About this ranking
How are the top concrete & driveway contractors in Palmerston North chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for concrete & driveway contractors in Palmerston North. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.
How often are rankings updated? expand_more
Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about every two months. This page was last checked on 3 September 2026.
Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more
No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for concrete & driveway contractors in Palmerston North. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 4. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.