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Regions in ACT

Concreters based in each region of the Australian Capital Territory.

Where the concreters are

17concreters

  1. Canberra & ACT17
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What to expect when hiring concreters in Australian Capital Territory

How to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.

How to choose a good concreter in Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory has a good number of rated concreters to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.

Most concreters here are rated highly, but few have many reviews yet. The typical concreter has 5 reviews. Only 2 of the 15 rated concreters based in Australian Capital Territory have 4.8 stars or more from at least 10 reviews.

SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.

average rating
4.22
typical reviews
5
what the best have
4.8★ · 10+

Star rating

40% of concreters here have a perfect 5.0

Best: 4.8+

Number of reviews

Half have 5 or fewer reviews

Best: 10+ reviews

What concreting costs

Across Australia, concreting typically runs $2,888 – $8,813 for concrete driveway, and $1,228 – $4,828 for paths & patios.

Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Australian Capital Territory. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.

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Things to consider before you book

The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a concreter.

Cool Climate Zone

  • Cold Conditions Affect Materials and Timing

    Australian Capital Territory's cool climate means frost protection and cold-rated materials matter for any exterior work. Schedule outdoor projects for the warmer months where possible.

What's in a good Concreting quote?

A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each concreter's quote covers before you choose.

Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price, and it costs you nothing.

  • 01
    Grade and thickness

    The MPa grade and slab depth in millimetres, stated.

  • 02
    Reinforcement

    Mesh spec like SL72, or the rebar size, named.

  • 03
    Sub-base prep

    What base is laid and compacted, and to what depth.

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    Excavation and spoil

    Whether digging out and carting away is included.

  • 05
    Drainage and falls

    Minimum fall away from the house, and any channel drains.

  • 06
    Control joints

    Cut or tooled joints listed with their spacing.

Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.

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Hiring a concreter in ACT

What the law requires before and after you sign.

Concreters do not need a licence in ACT.

Concreting needs no ACT licence. A job that needs building approval needs a licensed builder.

Written contracts, deposit limits, home warranty insurance and cooling-off do not apply to concreting jobs.

Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Hiring concreters

How much do concreters typically charge?
Costs vary widely depending on the type of job, its size, site access and whether demolition or disposal is required. This page shows live pricing for your area; most concreters typically combine a call-out fee with an hourly labour rate plus materials, and after-hours work usually attracts higher rates.
Do concreters charge call-out fees?
Call-out fees are common and usually cover travel and the initial assessment. That fee is generally separate from hourly labour and materials, and you may see higher charges for after-hours or emergency attendance.
Do concreters need a licence in Australia?
Yes. Concreting for residential building work generally requires a licensed contractor across Australian states and territories; in NSW licences are issued by the Building Commission NSW (formerly NSW Fair Trading). You should expect providers to display a valid state contractor licence, an ABN with active GST registration and evidence of public liability insurance.

Using SureQuote

Is the SureQuote estimate a quote, and why can a tradie's quote be different?
No. Your estimate is a guide price for a typical job that matches your answers. A tradie prices your actual job in their quote, once they've seen things like access, condition, materials and the full scope. Read the full answer
What happens after I submit my job, and how many tradies will contact me?
We email you your estimate and a link to your job. Up to 3 local tradies can take it and contact you to quote; only they get your name, phone and email, and you choose who to hire, if anyone. Read the full answer
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Do I have to hire one of the tradies?
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Does SureQuote check tradies' licences and insurance?
We collect each business's ABN, licence, insurance and warranty details and keep them as up to date as we can, so you can see them in one place on its profile. We don't guarantee them, so always check the licence yourself on the relevant licence register before you hire. Read the full answer

Questions about concreting in ACT

Do concreters need a licence in ACT?

Concreters do not need a licence in ACT.

Concreting needs no ACT licence. A job that needs building approval needs a licensed builder.

Do the home building rules apply to concreting jobs in ACT?

Written contracts, deposit limits, home warranty insurance and cooling-off do not apply to concreting jobs.

Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

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