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What to expect when hiring concreters in Blackburn South
Where concreters near Blackburn South are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where concreters near Blackburn South are based
Of the 106 concreters listed, none are based in Blackburn South, but 23 are within 10 km, the most in Doncaster, Balwyn North and Glen Waverley. The other 21 are based more than 15 km away.
- based in Blackburn South
- 0
- based within 10 km
- 23
- based within 15 km
- 85
- based further away
- 21
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The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.
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More concreters based here
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- Ashburton
- Balwyn North
- Bayswater North
- Bentleigh
- Burwood East
- Clarinda
- Clayton
- Croydon
- Croydon South
- Fairfield
- Ferntree Gully
- Glen Waverley
- Heathmont
- Ivanhoe
- Kew East
- Lysterfield
- Mitcham
- Mont Albert
- Mount Waverley
- Noble Park North
- Oakleigh South
- Ringwood
- Ringwood East
- Scoresby
- Templestowe
- Thornbury
- Wantirna
- Wantirna South
- Warrandyte
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How to choose a good concreter in Blackburn South
Blackburn South 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 10 reviews. Of the 88 rated concreters within 15 km of Blackburn South, 36 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
- 4.65
- typical reviews
- 10
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
66% of concreters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 10 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston99 rated concreters8 typical reviews | 4.68 | 99 | 8 |
| Laburnum78 rated concreters10 typical reviews | 4.68 | 78 | 10 |
| Box Hill South96 rated concreters9 typical reviews | 4.67 | 96 | 9 |
| Burwood Heights93 rated concreters9 typical reviews | 4.67 | 93 | 9 |
| Burwood East93 rated concreters9 typical reviews | 4.67 | 93 | 9 |
| Blackburn South88 rated concreters10 typical reviews | 4.65 | 88 | 10 |
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 Blackburn South. 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
Blackburn South 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.
Seasonal Rainfall
Blackburn South gets moderate rainfall, so timing matters for concreter work. Targeting the drier months gives the best run of uninterrupted days.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Summers in Blackburn South 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.
Winter Frost
Blackburn South gets light frosts in winter — concrete pours and exterior rendering are best scheduled outside the coldest months.
Renovation Activity
Blackburn South has solid renovation activity — popular concreter professionals can book up. Getting quotes a couple of weeks ahead gives you better options.
Best time of year for concreting in Blackburn South
Ideal months: December to March.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
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.
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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.
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
Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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