Cost Guide

Concreter Costs in Australia

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Hourly rate
$80/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common concreter jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Concrete Driveway$715 – $30,495
Finish type and decorative workSite and truck accessSubbase condition and preparationExtent of demolition or reconstructionSlab thickness and reinforcement
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Disposal method chosenConcrete volume and thicknessSite access and ground conditionsPlant and equipment needsTiming and after-hours work
Concrete Repair$225 – $4,015
Extent and depth of damagePresence of corroded reinforcementNeed for engineered remediationArea size and finish typeSite access and equipment needs
Concrete Slab$715 – $76,495
Slab thickness and reinforcementFinish type and complexitySite access and ground conditionNumber of visits and stagingTiming and callout arrangements
Concreter General Help$305 – $4,515
Repair versus full replacementType of finish requiredNeed for plant, permits or accessMaterials, haulage and disposalNumber of visits and curing time
Paths Patios$615 – $46,495
Finish selection and complexitySlab thickness and reinforcementSubbase condition and remediationSite access and deliveriesCuring, protection and return visits

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Concreter licensing requirements

Concreter is regulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state contractor licence or registration displayed on quotes and advertising
  • ABN with active GST registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • Concrete Institute of Australia or HIA membership
  • White Card (construction induction)

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Contractor Licence (General Concreting Work) / Qualified Supervisor Certificate required · Verify
Victoria — Domestic Builder Registration (limited to footings and slab work) required · Verify
Queensland — Concreting Licence required · Verify
Western Australia — Building Contractor Registration required · Verify
South Australia — Building Work Contractor's Licence (General Concreting) required · Verify
Tasmania — Required for jobs over managing building work, certifying building work, head contractor · Verify
Northern Territory — Building Contractor Registration required · Verify
Australian Capital Territory — Builder Licence required · Verify

Common Questions

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