Complete breakdown of concreting costs in Australia — labour vs materials, job size tiers, what drives prices up or down, and city-by-city comparison.
Concreting labour costs $30–$60/m² for standard slabs. Decorative finishes (exposed aggregate, honed, stencilled) add $20–$50/m² to labour.
Concrete mix, reinforcement (mesh or rebar), formwork, and finishing compounds. Concrete is priced per cubic metre ($180–$280/m³ delivered).
Includes concrete pump hire ($500–$1,500), formwork materials, and waste disposal. Pump hire is often necessary for difficult access.
Book in autumn or spring when weather is ideal and demand is lower.
A broom finish is the most cost-effective — it's durable and slip-resistant.
Get quotes from 3 concreters — prices vary significantly for the same job.
Ask about combining driveway and patio in one pour to share mobilisation costs.
Ensure the quote includes excavation, formwork, and reinforcement — not just the pour.
Quote doesn't specify concrete thickness or reinforcement type
No mention of compaction or base preparation
Significantly cheaper than all other quotes
No contractor licence for structural work
Asks for full payment before starting
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Local concreting pricing adjusted for your suburb's market rates.
Should you DIY concreting or hire a pro? Task-by-task breakdown with cost comparisons.
Concreting DIY vs Pro GuideSuburb-level pricing guides across all Australian states — local labour rates, material estimates and free quote comparison.
Suburb cost guides include local labour rates, material estimates, and DIY vs pro comparisons. Prices reflect local market conditions.
Task-by-task cost comparison — exact material costs, time estimates, and what's legal to DIY in Australia.
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