Concrete Work near you in Australia
Known locally as concreting. Compare researched prices and get free quotes from pros wherever you are in Australia.
Typical price: A$300–A$14,000
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What concrete work costs in Australia
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crack / patch repair Repair cracked or spalled areas | A$300 | A$700 | A$1,500 |
| Slab or patio Reinforced slab for shed, patio or alfresco area | A$2,500 | A$4,500 | A$8,000 |
| Driveway Full-depth driveway with crossover and finish | A$5,000 | A$8,500 | A$14,000 |
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How to hire a concrete work pro in Australia
- Check state licensing — concreting is licensed trade work in QLD (QBCC) and requires a contractor licence in NSW above $5,000
- Get slab thickness, mesh (SL72/SL82 typical) and mix strength (20-32 MPa) in writing
- Confirm compacted road base and plastic membrane under the slab
- Agree the finish: plain, coloured, exposed aggregate or covercrete
- Ask about council crossover requirements for driveways
- Compare 3 itemized quotes with local references
Frequently asked questions
What finishes can concrete have?
Broom (non-slip, standard outdoors), steel trowel (smooth, indoor), exposed aggregate, stamped/patterned, coloured and polished. Decorative finishes can add 30-100% to the base rate but replace the cost of a separate surface like pavers or tiles.
Why did my concrete crack, and is it a defect?
Hairline shrinkage cracks are normal; that is what control joints are for — they give cracking a straight place to happen. Wide, uneven or lifting cracks signal a base, reinforcement or curing problem. If a new slab cracks outside its joints within months, call the contractor back.
How much does concrete work cost?
Concrete is priced by area and thickness for slabs (per m² or sq ft), by volume for supply (per cubic metre/yard), and by the job for repairs. The concrete itself is often less than half the bill — formwork, reinforcement, sub-base preparation, finishing and access drive the labour cost.
What should a concreting quote include?
Excavation and sub-base, formwork, reinforcement (mesh size or fibre dose), concrete grade and thickness, the finish (broom, trowel, exposed aggregate, stamped), control joints, curing method, and spoil removal. Any quote that just says 'supply and lay concrete' leaves too much undefined.
How long does concrete take to cure?
You can usually walk on it after 24-48 hours, drive on it after about 7 days, and it reaches design strength at 28 days. Curing (keeping it damp, protecting from frost or extreme heat) in the first week matters more for durability than almost anything else.
Does weather affect concrete pouring?
Strongly. Frost can ruin an uncured pour, extreme heat causes plastic shrinkage cracking, and rain marks fresh surfaces. Good contractors watch forecasts and will delay a pour; be suspicious of anyone happy to pour into bad weather to keep the schedule.
Can damaged concrete be repaired instead of replaced?
Surface spalling, small cracks and pitting can be patched, resurfaced with an overlay, or ground back. Slabs that have sunk can sometimes be lifted with foam or grout injection ('slabjacking') for far less than replacement. Structural failure or widespread base movement means replacement.
What does concreting cost per m² in Australia?
Plain concrete typically runs $65-95 per m² laid, coloured $75-110, and exposed aggregate $100-160. Site access, pumping and excavation add to the base rates.
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