Types of Concreting Services in Australia
From residential driveways to commercial foundations, discover every professional concreting service available — with specifications, costs, and expert recommendations.
Residential Concreting Services
The most commonly requested concreting services for Australian homes — from driveways and slabs to patios and pool surrounds.
🚗 Concrete Driveways
A well-constructed concrete driveway can last 30–50 years. The most commonly requested concreting service in Australia.
$65 – $150/m²- Thickness: 100–150mm with SL72/SL82 mesh
- Base: 75–100mm compacted road base
- Concrete strength: 25–32 MPa minimum
- Finishes: Broom, exposed aggregate, stamped, coloured
- Timeline: 2–5 days including prep and finishing
- Curing: 7 days before vehicle use
🏠 House Slabs & Foundations
The most critical concreting element — must comply with AS 2870 standards based on soil classification and engineering specs.
$70 – $150/m²- Waffle pod slab: $80–$120/m² (reactive clay soils)
- Conventional reinforced: $70–$110/m²
- Stiffened raft slab: $90–$140/m²
- Strip footings with infill: $100–$150/m²
- Requires geotechnical soil testing
- Timeline: 1–3 weeks
☀️ Patios & Entertainment Areas
Transform your outdoor space with durable, low-maintenance concrete. Perfect for Australian outdoor lifestyles.
$75 – $150/m²- Exposed aggregate: $95–$130/m²
- Stamped concrete: $100–$150/m²
- Coloured & sealed: $85–$120/m²
- Polished concrete: $110–$150/m²
- Minimum 1:100 fall for drainage
- 75–125mm thickness
🏊 Pool Surrounds & Decking
Must meet AS 4586 slip resistance standards. Comfortable barefoot and resistant to chlorine, salt, and pool chemicals.
$90 – $140/m²- Exposed aggregate (R11–R12 rating): $100–$140/m²
- Spray-on concrete: $80–$120/m²
- Honed concrete: $90–$130/m²
- Min 1.2m width around pool perimeter
- Light colours stay cooler underfoot
- Must comply with pool fencing regulations
🚶 Pathways & Footpaths
Safe, durable access throughout your property — from garden paths to disability access ramps.
$55 – $130/m²- Standard broom finish: $55–$75/m²
- Exposed aggregate: $80–$110/m²
- Coloured concrete: $70–$95/m²
- Stamped/patterned: $90–$130/m²
- 75–100mm thick, min 900mm wide
- 1200mm+ width for wheelchair access
🧱 Concrete Retaining Walls
Structural support for soil retention on sloping properties. Requires engineering design for walls over 1 metre.
$200 – $600/m- Poured walls: $350–$600/m (max strength)
- Concrete sleeper walls: $200–$400/m
- Block walls: $250–$450/m
- Engineering required over 1m height
- Council approval typically required
- Drainage behind wall essential
Commercial Concreting Services
Large-scale concrete projects requiring higher licensing levels, specialised equipment, and engineering collaboration.
Warehouse & Industrial Floors
AS 3600 Compliance RequiredHeavy-duty floor slabs designed for forklift traffic, machinery, and high load capacities. Includes joint design, surface hardeners, and specialised curing. Costs from $80–$120/m².
Car Parks & Access Ways
Traffic Engineering RequiredMulti-level car park slabs, ground-level parking areas, and heavy-vehicle crossovers. Footpath construction from $80–$120/m², crossovers $1,500–$4,500.
Structural Concrete
Engineering-IntensiveBasement construction, columns and beams, suspended slabs, concrete stairs, and tilt-up panels. All requiring detailed engineering design and AS 3600 compliance.
Concrete Structures
Specialist TeamsFoundation systems, multi-level structures, concrete pumping for height, specialised reinforcement, and curing/protection protocols. Cost highly variable per project.
Decorative & Specialised Services
Transform ordinary concrete into stunning decorative surfaces or restore existing concrete with professional repair and resurfacing services.
🎨 Stamped Concrete
Replicates natural stone, pavers, brick, or timber with stamping mats pressed into fresh concrete. Popular patterns include ashlar slate, cobblestone, random stone, and timber plank.
$100 – $150/m²- Re-seal every 2–3 years
- Integral or surface-applied colour options
- Clean with neutral pH cleaner only
💎 Exposed Aggregate
Australia's most popular decorative finish — reveals beautiful natural stones embedded in the concrete surface. Available in 7mm, 10mm, and 14mm+ aggregate sizes.
$95 – $140/m²- White quartz, granite, basalt, river pebbles available
- Chemical or mechanical surface exposure
- Seal after curing with penetrating or wet-look sealer
✨ Polished Concrete Floors
Sophisticated, low-maintenance floors for modern homes, retail, and commercial spaces. Progressively ground to matte, satin, or high-gloss finish levels.
$80 – $150/m²- Improves natural light reflection
- Thermal mass properties for energy efficiency
- Hypoallergenic (no carpet/grout)
🔄 Resurfacing & Overlays
Restore or upgrade existing concrete without full replacement. Options include spray-on ($60–$100/m²), micro-topping ($70–$120/m²), epoxy coating ($40–$90/m²), and grinding/sealing ($35–$65/m²).
$35 – $120/m²- Cost-effective alternative to replacement
- Wide colour and texture options
- Can transform worn, stained, or dated concrete
🔧 Concrete Repairs
Professional repair for cracked, spalled, or damaged concrete — from epoxy injection to slab jacking and waterproofing.
$150 – $2,500+- Crack repair: $200–$800 per crack
- Spalling repair: $150–$400/m²
- Leveling/lifting: $800–$2,500 per area
- Waterproofing: $80–$200/linear metre
Choosing the Right Concreting Service
✅ Questions to Ask Your Concreter
- "Have you completed similar projects to mine?"
- "Can I see examples or references from past clients?"
- "What warranties do you provide?"
- "Will you handle council permits and inspections?"
- "What Australian Standards will you follow?"
- "How long will my project take?"
- "What's your payment schedule?"
- "Are you licensed and insured for this work?"
💡 Match Service to Your Needs
- Residential: Verify experience and appropriate state licensing
- Commercial: Higher licensing level and insurance required
- Decorative: Requires artistic skill — view past work
- Structural: Needs engineering collaboration
- Repairs: Requires diagnostic expertise
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