Pricing Guide
Concreter Pricing Guide Australia 2026
How much do concreters charge in Australia? See typical prices for driveways, slabs, paths, exposed aggregate, and more.
Below are typical prices Australian concreters charge for common services and materials. These prices are based on industry averages and include GST. Actual prices vary depending on location, complexity, access, and the specific products used.
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Materials & Equipment
| Service / Item | Unit | Typical Price (inc. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Reinforcing Mesh — SL72 | per m² | $18 |
| Steel Reinforcing Mesh — SL82 | per m² | $22 |
| Rebar — N12 per m | per metre | $12 |
| Expansion Joint Supply & Install per m | per metre | $18 |
| Ready-Mix Concrete Supply — 20MPa per m3 | m3 | $280 |
| Ready-Mix Concrete Supply — 25MPa per m3 | m3 | $300 |
| Ready-Mix Concrete Supply — 32MPa per m3 | m3 | $330 |
| Road Base / Crushed Rock Supply per m3 | m3 | $75 |
| Sand Supply per m3 | m3 | $80 |
| Plastic Membrane / Vapour Barrier per m2 | per m² | $5 |
| Waffle Pod Slab System per m2 | per m² | $35 |
| Steel Fibres — Fibre Reinforced Concrete per m3 | m3 | $45 |
| Chair / Bar Supports per m2 | per m² | $4 |
| Exposed Aggregate Sealer per m2 | per m² | $18 |
| Stormwater Pit — Concrete | each | $350 |
| Concrete Bollard Supply & Install | each | $280 |
Labour & Installation
| Service / Item | Unit | Typical Price (inc. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Removal / Demolition per m2 | per m² | $45 |
| Formwork / Boxing per m | per metre | $35 |
| Hand-Mixed Concrete — Small Jobs (per m2) | per m² | $120 |
| Concrete Labour Rate — Hourly | per hour | $85 |
| Concrete Day Rate | per day | $650 |
| Labourer Hourly Rate | per hour | $55 |
| Compaction — Base Preparation per m2 | per m² | $8 |
| Non-Slip Broom Finish per m2 | per m² | $8 |
| Steel Trowel / Burnished Finish per m2 | per m² | $12 |
Services
| Service / Item | Unit | Typical Price (inc. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Concrete Slab | per m² | $85 |
| Reinforced Concrete Slab | per m² | $110 |
| Concrete Driveway — Plain | per m² | $95 |
| Concrete Driveway — Exposed Aggregate | per m² | $140 |
| Exposed Aggregate Concrete | per m² | $130 |
| Coloured Concrete — Integral | per m² | $120 |
| Stencilled / Stamped Concrete | per m² | $150 |
| Concrete Footpath | per m² | $90 |
| Concrete Patio / Entertaining Area | per m² | $95 |
| Concrete Steps — Standard | each | $350 |
| Concrete Steps — Feature / Curved | each | $550 |
| Concrete Cutting — Sawcut per m | per metre | $25 |
| Concrete Sealing — Clear | per m² | $15 |
| Concrete Sealing — Colour / Tinted | per m² | $22 |
| Concrete Pump Hire — Line Pump | each | $800 |
| Concrete Pump Hire — Boom Pump | each | $1,500 |
| Crossover / Vehicle Crossing | each | $3,500 |
| Concrete Resurfacing per m2 | per m² | $75 |
| Concrete Grinding per m2 | per m² | $45 |
| Concrete Polishing per m2 | per m² | $85 |
| Concrete Border / Mowing Edge per m | per metre | $40 |
| Garden Edge — Decorative Concrete per m | per metre | $55 |
| Concrete Pier / Post Footing | each | $85 |
| Saw Cutting Control Joints per m | per metre | $12 |
| Bobcat / Site Prep — Half Day | each | $550 |
| Bobcat / Site Prep — Full Day | per day | $950 |
| Concreter Call-Out Fee | each | $120 |
| Concrete Waste / Tip Fees | each | $250 |
| Retaining Wall Footing per m | per metre | $85 |
| Concrete Staining / Acid Stain per m2 | per m² | $55 |
| Concrete Kerb per m | per metre | $65 |
| Concrete Crack Repair | per metre | $45 |
| Concrete Bench Seat | each | $850 |
| Concrete Ramp | per m² | $120 |
| Concrete Plinth / Equipment Pad | each | $250 |
What Affects the Price?
- Location — metro areas tend to be cheaper due to competition; regional and remote areas cost more
- Complexity — straightforward replacements are cheaper than custom work or renovations
- Access — tight crawl spaces, multi-storey buildings, and difficult access add to labour costs
- Materials — premium brands and products cost more than standard options
- Urgency — after-hours and emergency call-outs typically cost 50-100% more
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