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How to choose a good concreter in Essendon
Essendon 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 7 reviews. Of the 72 rated concreters within 15 km of Essendon, 21 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
- 4.73
- typical reviews
- 7
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 10+
Star rating
63% of concreters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 7 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonee Ponds66 rated concreters7 typical reviews | 4.77 | 66 | 7 |
| Strathmore77 rated concreters6 typical reviews | 4.76 | 77 | 6 |
| Pascoe Vale South75 rated concreters6 typical reviews | 4.75 | 75 | 6 |
| Aberfeldie68 rated concreters7 typical reviews | 4.74 | 68 | 7 |
| Essendon North74 rated concreters6 typical reviews | 4.73 | 74 | 6 |
| Essendon72 rated concreters7 typical reviews | 4.73 | 72 | 7 |
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 Essendon. 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
Essendon 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
Essendon 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 Essendon 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
Essendon gets light frosts in winter — concrete pours and exterior rendering are best scheduled outside the coldest months.
Mixed Dwelling Area
Essendon has a mix of houses and apartments. If you're in an apartment or unit, let your concreter know the building layout when booking — access and noise hours may affect scheduling.
Best time of year for concreting in Essendon
Ideal months: November to April.
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.
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- 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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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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