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TL;DR A concrete contractor handles far more than pouring concrete: site preparation, formwork, finishing, and curing, plus related work like driveways, paths, and retaining walls. In Victoria, whether you need a permit depends on the job. Retaining walls over 1 metre generally need a building permit, while smaller freestanding walls are often exempt. A proper quote or contract should set out the scope of work, price, and timing before anything starts. Pro-X Concrete & Landsc

Yes — if you're in Beveridge, Wallan, Kilmore, Broadford, Seymour, Nagambie, or Craigieburn, you need a council permit before building or altering a driveway that connects to the road. This applies across Mitchell Shire, Strathbogie Shire, and Hume City Council — each has its own process, but the requirement itself is universal. What the permit actually covers The permit isn't for your whole driveway — it's specifically for the section that crosses public land: the nature str