Don't rip it out, grind it back. OzGrind transforms tired exposed aggregate, pebblecrete and pavers into a smooth, modern honed or polished concrete driveway that won't peel or flake like an epoxy coating. Servicing Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
If your driveway is dated, stained, slippery or shedding stones, you don't need to demolish it. Driveway resurfacing with OzGrind grinds your existing slab back and re-profiles the surface into a smooth, contemporary honed concrete driveway, at a fraction of the cost and mess of a full replacement.
We specialise in concrete driveway resurfacing, refurbishment and existing driveway restoration: reviving old exposed aggregate, removing failed SprayCrete and CoverCrete coatings, and turning pebblecrete or pavers into a sleek polished concrete driveway finish that suits modern Queensland homes.
Everything that makes a honed or polished concrete driveway the smartest way to resurface, from how it lasts to how it looks out the front of your home.
We grind the real concrete instead of coating over it, so there's no overlay to bubble, lift or flake the way SprayCrete and epoxy do.
Resurfacing re-uses the concrete you already have. No demolition, no skip bins, no re-pour, just a brand-new surface on the same footprint and falls.
The honed finish is a soft matte texture, not a high-gloss polish, so it grips underfoot and under tyre even when it's wet.
No loose stones to sweep, no weeds in joints, no annual recoating. A quick re-seal every few years keeps it looking sharp for the life of the slab.
An honest look at how the common driveway options stack up, so you can match the finish to your budget and how long you want it to last.
| Honed Resurfacing | Epoxy Coating | SprayCrete / CoverCrete | Exposed Agg (new pour) | Pavers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won't peel or flake | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Re-uses your existing slab | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Slab can still breathe | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low maintenance | ✓ | ~ | ✕ | ~ | ✕ |
| Longevity | Life of the slab | A few years | A few years | Long, sheds stone | Joints lift |
General guidance only. The best option depends on the condition of your existing slab, and we'll give you an honest recommendation at your free on-site assessment.
From reviving worn exposed aggregate to stripping failed overlays and honing a brand-new finish, a complete driveway transformation from one local, licensed crew.
Honing is the heart of every job we do. Using diamond grinding tooling we progressively refine the concrete surface to expose as much or as little stone as you like, creating a honed concrete driveway with a soft, natural, slip-resistant texture. It's the same craft behind a polished concrete driveway, tuned for outdoor traffic.
Concrete driveway resurfacing gives a worn slab a completely new surface without the cost, mess and downtime of demolition. We grind off the tired top layer, correct surface defects and hone the concrete to a smooth, even finish, then seal it for long-term protection.
Existing driveway restoration brings life back to a slab you already have. Whether it's faded, slippery, flaking or simply out of style, we restore the concrete underneath rather than replacing it, a faster, more affordable and more sustainable result for Brisbane and Gold Coast homes.
Spray-on and stencil overlays look great for a few years, then they crack, lift and peel. We mechanically remove SprayCrete, CoverCrete and decorative coatings, and resurface pebblecrete driveways, exposing the solid concrete beneath so it can be honed and sealed into a finish that actually lasts.
The right sealer protects your freshly honed driveway from oil, stains, UV fade and weather, and lets you dial in the exact look you want, from a natural matte through to a deep wet-look finish. We finish every resurfacing job with a premium sealer matched to your driveway and your taste.
Slip resistance can be tailored to the look, performance and specifications you need, with independent testing available where certification is required.
Your driveway doesn't have to be plain grey. Every honed driveway we finish is matte for grip underfoot, but the look is yours to shape: dial the stone exposure up or down, pick a sealer that suits the street, and choose a cement and aggregate colour that works with your home. We walk you through the combinations at quote stage so the finish out front is exactly what you pictured.
This sets how much aggregate you see underfoot. Nil keeps the driveway smooth and architectural, minimal gives a soft salt-and-pepper speckle, and full opens the surface right up for a rich, decorative stone look.
The sealer changes the whole character of the driveway. A standard penetrating seal stays natural and low-maintenance, a natural finish lightens and softens the tone, and a wet-look seal deepens the stone for a darker, higher-contrast finish.
Grey is only the starting point. Oxides and decorative aggregates let us tune the driveway warm and neutral, crisp and light, or dark and dramatic to suit your facade and landscaping.
Just a sample of what's possible. Your local concrete supplier carries the full range of colours and aggregates.
Looking at an epoxy driveway in Brisbane? We're happy to coat one, but outdoors we recommend a honed or polished concrete finish instead. Here's the honest comparison.
A resin coating rolled over the top of your slab. Sharp on day one, just know how coatings behave outdoors.
We grind the real concrete into a smooth honed or polished finish. It's the surface itself, not a layer on top, so there's nothing to peel.
Our honest take: epoxy shines indoors on a dry garage floor. Outdoors, a coating traps ground moisture and eventually lifts, while honed or polished concrete breathes and lasts the life of the slab. We'll quote either and tell you straight which suits yours.
Honed and polished concrete driveway cost comes down to your driveway's size, the condition of the slab, the stone exposure and the sealer you choose. Pop your driveway size into our cost calculator for an instant guide price, then we'll lock it in with a free on-site measure and a detailed quote within 48 hours.
Enter your driveway's size in square metres and get an instant guide price for resurfacing into a honed or polished concrete finish. No email required.
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"We had an old 80s pebblecrete/exposed aggregate patio which we had honed. It came out looking and feeling so much better. OzGrind were easy to deal with start to finish."
"Team have been very helpful and prompt with any questions and responses I have raised. No hassles with any problems and a very professional company to deal with. The patio looks so much better."
Free on-site assessment and a detailed, no-obligation quote within 48 hours. Same-week starts available across the region.
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OzGrind resurfaces, restores and hones driveways right across the region, from Brisbane and Ipswich through to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
OzGrind is a Brisbane-based, family-run grinding and honing business with over 15 years of experience resurfacing driveways across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. We're QBCC-licensed, Master Builders members and fully insured, and we treat every driveway like it's the front of our own home. From a single residential driveway to large commercial hardstands, we grind, hone, polish and seal concrete into a finish that lasts.
People search for the same finish in lots of different ways, honed concrete driveway, polished concrete driveway, concrete driveway resurfacing, driveway restoration, driveway refurbishment, even epoxy driveway. In most cases what people actually want is a smooth, modern, low-maintenance driveway that won't peel. That's exactly what mechanical honing delivers, and unlike a topical epoxy coating it lets the slab breathe so it won't blister or lift outdoors.
Resurfacing your existing slab is the cost-effective alternative to a brand-new driveway. Rather than demolishing and re-pouring, we hone the concrete you already have, removing stains, surface wear and dated finishes while keeping the original footprint and falls. It's faster, cheaper and far less wasteful than a full replacement, and the result is a permanent finish rather than a coating that needs redoing every few years.
We resurface, restore and hone driveways right across the region, including Brisbane's north and south, Ipswich, Logan, the Redlands, Moreton Bay, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. Use our cost calculator for a quick guide price, then book a free on-site measure and we'll have a detailed, no-obligation quote to you within 48 hours.
