Quick Answer
Concreting in Perth typically runs from $68 to $720, with a mid-market rate around $92 for concrete driveway work.
Perth, Western Australia
Concreting Prices in Perth
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Concreting Prices in Perth
Prices include GST. Rates vary based on access, site prep, and finish type.
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Concreting prices in Perth
What Affects the Price in Perth?
Perth homeowners often compare plain concrete against exposed aggregate and limestone alternatives, so finish choice heavily influences the headline price.
Ask how site access, pump hire, and sealing are priced before comparing decorative driveway quotes.
Busy residential building periods can firm up labour pricing for driveways and outdoor entertaining areas.
Driveway replacement
Usually includes demolition, spoil removal, base preparation, reinforcement, pour, finishing, and curing advice. Decorative driveways need sealing and more careful timing.
Patio or entertaining slab
Often priced on square metres, but drainage falls, access, and edge detailing can change the total more than customers expect.
Shed base or utility slab
These jobs look simple, but minimum call-out, boxing, and base preparation mean small slabs rarely achieve the cheapest advertised per-square-metre rate.
Retaining or structural work
Engineering, reinforcement, excavation, and compliance quickly dominate cost, so these jobs should never be compared on finish rate alone.
Concreting Tips for Perth
Sandy Perth soils generally need less base prep than clay soils
Labour rates elevated due to mining sector competition
Limestone retaining walls are a popular alternative in Perth
What Is Usually Included
Common Extras
What To Expect Before You Book
Check 1
Confirm slab thickness, reinforcement, and base preparation in writing.
Check 2
Ask who is responsible for demolition, spoil removal, and permits.
Check 3
Check whether the contractor has priced realistic curing and return-visit timing.
Check 4
Compare the warranty and aftercare, not just the pour day price.
Concreting Prices in Nearby Cities
Concreting in Perth starts from $68 per m². A plain concrete slab averages $78 per sqm. Prices include GST. Rates vary based on access, site prep, and finish type.
Common finishes in Perth include plain broom-finished concrete (most affordable), exposed aggregate (decorative with natural stones), coloured concrete (oxide pigments), and stamped or patterned concrete (mimics stone, slate, or tile). Exposed aggregate and stamped finishes are popular for driveways and entertaining areas.
A well-constructed concrete driveway typically lasts 25–50 years with proper maintenance. Regular sealing (every 2–5 years), avoiding heavy point loads, and repairing cracks early all extend the lifespan. Decorative finishes like exposed aggregate require more frequent resealing than plain concrete.
Most standard residential concreting (slabs, driveways, paths) does not require a permit. However, you may need approval for driveways crossing public land, retaining walls above a certain height, work affecting drainage, or structural concrete. Check with your local authority before starting work.
How We Get These Prices
This city page combines the local price entries already stored for Perth with the broader Australia concreting dataset. We use those city rates where available and fall back to national pricing only when a specific service does not yet have a local entry.
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