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Greater Melbourne
Concreters based across the regions of Greater Melbourne.
Where the concreters are
376concreters
- South East Melbourne98
- Frankston & Mornington Peninsula56
- Western Melbourne53
- Outer East Melbourne46
- North West Melbourne39
+ 4 more regions in Greater Melbourne
See every regionConcreters in South East Melbourne
98 based here · Region
Concreters in Frankston & Mornington Peninsula
56 based here · Region
Concreters in Western Melbourne
53 based here · Region
Concreters in Outer East Melbourne
46 based here · Region
Concreters in North West Melbourne
39 based here · Region
Concreters in North East Melbourne
38 based here · Region
Regional VIC
Concreters based in the regions outside Greater Melbourne.
Where the concreters are
236concreters
+ 3 more regions in Regional VIC
See every regionConcreters in Barwon
58 based here · Region
Concreters in Latrobe & Gippsland
50 based here · Region
Concreters in Hume
30 based here · Region
Concreters in Goulburn Valley
25 based here · Region
Concreters in Warrnambool & South West
21 based here · Region
Concreters in Central Highlands
20 based here · Region
What to expect when hiring concreters in Victoria
Where concreters in Victoria are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where concreters are based in Victoria
South East Melbourne has the most concreters in Victoria.
Concreters based in each region
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How to choose a good concreter in Victoria
Victoria has plenty of well-reviewed concreters to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most concreters here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical concreter has 6 reviews. Of the 472 rated concreters based in Victoria, 130 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
- 4.64
- typical reviews
- 6
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
64% of concreters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 6 or fewer reviews
How do areas in Victoria compare?
| Area | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| North West Melbourne34 rated concreters7 typical reviews | 4.87 | 34 | 7 |
| Barwon42 rated concreters8 typical reviews | 4.72 | 42 | 8 |
| South East Melbourne88 rated concreters9 typical reviews | 4.71 | 88 | 9 |
| North East Melbourne34 rated concreters6 typical reviews | 4.71 | 34 | 6 |
| Latrobe & Gippsland39 rated concreters3 typical reviews | 4.67 | 39 | 3 |
| All Victoria472 rated concreters6 typical reviews | 4.64 | 472 | 6 |
| Western Melbourne44 rated concreters5 typical reviews | 4.52 | 44 | 5 |
| Frankston & Mornington Peninsula43 rated concreters4 typical reviews | 4.47 | 43 | 4 |
| Outer East Melbourne36 rated concreters9 typical reviews | 4.46 | 36 | 9 |
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 Victoria. 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.
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.
Keep Gutters Clear and Check Council Rules
Most of Victoria is classified as bushfire prone land — keeping gutters and roof valleys clear is especially important here. If your property is near bushland, check with council whether any specific requirements apply.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Summers in most of Victoria are warm enough to affect concreter work — materials can dry or cure too quickly on the hottest days. Your tradie will plan their work around the temperature — prep and shade-side work in the heat, application when conditions are right.
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.
- 01Grade and thickness
The MPa grade and slab depth in millimetres, stated.
- 02Reinforcement
Mesh spec like SL72, or the rebar size, named.
- 03Sub-base prep
What base is laid and compacted, and to what depth.
- 04Excavation and spoil
Whether digging out and carting away is included.
- 05Drainage and falls
Minimum fall away from the house, and any channel drains.
- 06Control 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 VIC
What the law requires before and after you sign.
Concreters need a licence in VIC for jobs over $10,000.
The price is the full amount you pay the concreter, including labour, materials and GST.
A concreter who works for a registered builder, as an employee or subcontractor, needs no registration of their own.
A contract just for a concrete driveway or paving usually needs no registered builder, whatever it costs.
- Licence
- Domestic builder registration (limited to footings and slab work)
- Categories
- Domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work), Domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping), Domestic builder (unlimited)
- Regulator
- Building and Plumbing Commission
- Written contractover$10,000
The contract must be in writing and set out all its terms. The price includes labour, materials and GST.
Applies to concreting jobs.
- Deposit cap
The cap is 5% of a contract price of $20,000 or more. It is 10% of a price under $20,000.
Applies to some concreting jobs.
- Home warranty insuranceover$20,000
Home Warranty from the Building and Plumbing Commission covers contracts signed on or after 1 July 2026.
Applies to concreting jobs.
- Cooling-off period5 business dayson contracts over $10,000
You can withdraw at any time in that period. It starts when you receive a copy of the signed contract.
Applies to concreting jobs.
A contract just for a driveway or paving usually does not get these protections. Other concreting for a home does.
Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Questions about concreting in VIC
Do concreters need a licence in VIC?
Concreters need a licence in VIC for jobs over $10,000.
The price is the full amount you pay the concreter, including labour, materials and GST.
The licence is the Domestic builder registration (limited to footings and slab work).
A concreter who works for a registered builder, as an employee or subcontractor, needs no registration of their own.
A contract just for a concrete driveway or paving usually needs no registered builder, whatever it costs.
How do I check a concreter's licence in VIC?
Ask the concreter for their licence number, then look them up on the Building and Plumbing Commission public register.
Check a licenceWho regulates concreters in VIC?
Concreters are regulated by Building and Plumbing Commission.
Are there exceptions to the licence rule for concreters in VIC?
A contract just for a concrete driveway or paving usually needs no registered builder, whatever it costs.
A concreter who works for a registered builder, as an employee or subcontractor, needs no registration of their own.
Do I need a written contract with a concreter in VIC?
Concreting jobs over $10,000 need a written contract.
The contract must be in writing and set out all its terms. The price includes labour, materials and GST.
A contract just for a driveway or paving usually does not get these protections. Other concreting for a home does.
How much deposit can a concreter ask for in VIC?
The cap is 5% of a contract price of $20,000 or more. It is 10% of a price under $20,000.
Applies to some concreting jobs.
A contract just for a driveway or paving usually does not get these protections. Other concreting for a home does.
Does a concreter have to give me home warranty insurance in VIC?
Concreting jobs over $20,000 need home warranty insurance.
Home Warranty from the Building and Plumbing Commission covers contracts signed on or after 1 July 2026.
A contract just for a driveway or paving usually does not get these protections. Other concreting for a home does.
Is there a cooling-off period for a contract with a concreter in VIC?
You have 5 business days to cool off on contracts over $10,000.
You can withdraw at any time in that period. It starts when you receive a copy of the signed contract.
A contract just for a driveway or paving usually does not get these protections. Other concreting for a home does.
Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, Building Act 1993, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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