Getting Concreting Quotes in Perth: A Complete Guide

Concreting quotes in Perth can be confusing — some include preparation and formwork, others don't. Here's how to get accurate, comparable quotes for your concrete project.

What to Prepare Before Getting Quotes

Measure the area accurately (length × width in metres). Know what you want: plain, exposed aggregate, coloured, stencilled, etc. Note the access situation — can a concrete truck reach the pour area? Is it a front yard job or backyard? What's currently there — bare soil, pavers, existing concrete? How thick does the concrete need to be (75mm for paths, 100mm for driveways, 150mm for heavy vehicle areas)?

What Should Be Included in a Quote

A complete concreting quote includes: site preparation (levelling, compacting the base), formwork (timber forms to hold the concrete), concrete supply (specified by MPa strength — 20MPa for paths, 25MPa for driveways), steel reinforcement (mesh or reo bar), placement and finishing (trowelled, broom-finished, or exposed aggregate), sealing if required, and removal/disposal of existing concrete (if applicable). Always ask what's included — "concrete laid" could mean almost anything.

Perth Concreting Prices 2025

Plain concrete driveway: $80–$130 per m². Exposed aggregate: $100–$150 per m². Coloured concrete: $90–$140 per m². Concrete path: $70–$110 per m². Concrete slab (shed, alfresco): $90–$140 per m² (thicker section). Extra for formwork, reo, or difficult access: $15–$40 per m².