Concrete Crossovers
Concrete crossovers and vehicle crossings built to council standard drawings, across North Brisbane.
Concrete crossovers across North Brisbane
The crossover is the section of concrete between the kerb and your property boundary — the bit that gets you off the road and onto your driveway. It sits on council land, which is why it’s the one part of your driveway that comes with an approval process attached. OZI Concreting constructs strong, professionally finished concrete crossovers in North Brisbane built to the council’s standard drawings and designed to improve access to your property — and we’ll walk you through the council process that applies to your address.
Because North Brisbane spans two local government areas, the rules depend on your address. Brisbane City Council requires a driveway permit and works to its own standard drawings for vehicle crossings. City of Moreton Bay has its own residential driveway crossover requirements and standard drawings covering suburbs such as North Lakes, Mango Hill, Kallangur, Narangba, Burpengary, Caboolture and Redcliffe. We work to whichever applies to your property.
The problems we solve
From cracked crossovers and steep kerb entries to council approvals and alignment issues, we build crossovers that are safe, compliant and made to last.
Cracked & Sunken Crossovers
Cracked, broken or sunken crossovers that scrape the underside of vehicles.
Access for New Builds
New builds needing a compliant crossover before the property can be properly accessed.
Council Compliance Issues
Crossovers built without approval, then flagged by council.
Misaligned Driveways
Driveways that don't line up with the existing kerb layback or crossing width.
Steep Kerb Entry
Vehicles bottoming out because the grade change at the kerb is too abrupt.
Approval Confusion
Homeowners unsure what approvals they need and who is responsible for what.
What we do / What's included
- Site assessment of the kerb, verge, existing crossing, services and levels
- Advice on the council process and requirements that apply to your address
- Assistance with the council driveway permit / crossover application
- Removal of the existing crossover and kerb section where required
- Excavation, base preparation and compaction to the council standard
- Formwork, reinforcement and correct grades so vehicles don't scrape
- Placement and finishing of the crossover to the required standard drawing
- Tie-in to your driveway so the two read as one continuous surface
- Reinstatement of the verge and full site clean-up
- Coordination with the driveway pour so both are done together
Council requirements — what you need to know
The crossover is on council-controlled land, so it must be approved (or self-assessed, depending on the council) before work starts, and built to the council's standard drawing.
Brisbane City Council administers residential driveway permits for properties in suburbs such as Chermside, Aspley, Carseldine, Bracken Ridge, Sandgate, Everton Park and Bald Hills.
Underground services must be located before excavation — Before You Dig Australia enquiries are standard practice for this type of work.
City of Moreton Bay administers residential driveway crossover requirements for suburbs such as North Lakes, Mango Hill, Griffin, Murrumba Downs, Petrie, Kallangur, Dakabin, Narangba, Burpengary, Morayfield, Caboolture, Deception Bay, Redcliffe, Scarborough, Albany Creek, Eatons Hill, Warner and Samford.
Requirements typically cover crossing width, position relative to the boundary and any street furniture, grades, materials, and clearance from services, stormwater pits, power poles and street trees.
Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant council for your address before work commences.
Do's and Don'ts
Do’s
- Confirm which council covers your address before you plan anything — the rules differ
- Get approval in place before any work starts on the verge or kerb
- Do the crossover and driveway together so grades, finish and colour match
- Have underground services located before excavation begins
- Check the crossing width suits your vehicles and the turning space available from the road
Don'ts
- Don't build or modify a crossover without council approval — unapproved work can be required to be removed at your cost
- Don't cut, modify or remove a kerb without authorisation
- Don't build a crossover so steep that vehicles scrape — grade transitions matter more than most people realise
- Don't concrete over or block stormwater pits, inspection points, water meters or service covers
- Don't ignore street trees and poles when setting the position; they usually can't be moved
Frequently Asked Questions
The section of driveway between the kerb or road edge and your property boundary. It's also called a vehicle crossing or driveway crossing, and it sits on council land rather than yours.
Yes, but the pathway differs by council. Brisbane City Council issues a residential driveway permit. City of Moreton Bay uses a self-assessment process against its accepted development requirements, with a formal application needed if your crossover doesn't comply. We'll point you to the right process for your address — and because requirements change, always confirm the current process with your council.
The property owner is generally responsible for the cost of constructing and maintaining the crossover serving their property. Confirm the specifics with your council.
some concreters lodge on the owner's behalf, others assist with drawings and information while the owner lodges.
Councils set maximum widths and position requirements, which vary with frontage, street type and how many crossings the property has. We'll work to the applicable standard.
Sometimes, subject to council approval, frontage width and street conditions. It needs to be assessed case by case.
Yes. Replacement is common, particularly on older properties. Approval is still required, and we'll rebuild it to the current standard drawing.
Almost always a grade problem — the transition between the road, the kerb and the driveway is too abrupt. Correct design of the crossover profile is what fixes it.
Some jobs need traffic or pedestrian management depending on the site and the road. We'll assess it and let you know what's needed as part of the quote.
The construction itself is quick; the approval timeframe is the variable. Start the council process early, especially if you're working to a build schedule.