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Concreting Prices United Kingdom
Prices include VAT. Site access and ground conditions affect final cost.
Concreting Prices by Service — United Kingdom
Prices include VAT. Site access and ground conditions affect final cost.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟫Plain Concrete Slab Standard concrete slab with tamped finish | £80per sqm | £100per sqm | £120per sqm |
| 🪨Exposed Aggregate Decorative exposed aggregate finish | £90per sqm | £115per sqm | £150per sqm |
| 🎨Coloured Concrete Integrally coloured concrete | £85per sqm | £105per sqm | £130per sqm |
| 🏛️Patterned / Imprinted Concrete Stamped or printed decorative finish | £90per sqm | £115per sqm | £150per sqm |
| 🚗Concrete Driveway Standard concrete driveway | £70per sqm | £90per sqm | £110per sqm |
| 🚶Path / Walkway Garden path or walkway | £60per sqm | £80per sqm | £100per sqm |
| 🧱Concrete Retaining Wall Reinforced retaining wall | £200per lineal metre | £380per lineal metre | £600per lineal metre |
| 🔨Concrete Removal Break up and remove existing | £25per sqm | £40per sqm | £65per sqm |
What Drives Concreting Prices in United Kingdom?
UK concreting prices often move on site access, weather risk, and whether the contractor is pricing a plain slab, an imprinted finish, or a driveway that may need drainage compliance.
Small domestic pours can look expensive per square metre because plant, labour, shuttering, and minimum concrete loads are being spread over a modest area.
The strongest quote is usually the one that explains ground preparation, disposal, and curing protection clearly before work starts.
Ground conditions and drainage
Clay, poor drainage, or front-garden conversions often require more sub-base and compliance work than the headline rate suggests.
Decorative finishing
Patterned or imprinted concrete demands more labour, better timing, and clearer aftercare than a plain slab.
Weather protection
Cold snaps and wet periods can add curing protection, schedule risk, or rebooking costs to domestic concrete jobs.
What Is Usually Included
Common Extras To Watch
What To Expect When You Request Quotes
Step 1
Measure the pour area and confirm depth, reinforcement, and finish before comparing prices.
Step 2
Ask whether excavation, spoil removal, drainage, sealing, and cleanup are included or excluded.
Step 3
Check access conditions early because pumps, wheelbarrow runs, and tight sites change labour allowances fast.
Step 4
Compare at least three written quotes and reject any quote that does not state curing time and warranty expectations.
Concreting Prices by City
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London
England · 9.0M
From £30
Manchester
England · 2.8M
From £68
Birmingham
England · 2.6M
From £65
Leeds
England · 800K
Pricing available
Liverpool
England · 900K
Pricing available
Bristol
England · 470K
Pricing available
Sheffield
England · 580K
Pricing available
Newcastle
England · 300K
Pricing available
Nottingham
England · 330K
Pricing available
Southampton
England · 260K
Pricing available
Brighton
England · 230K
Pricing available
Cambridge
England · 145K
Pricing available
Oxford
England · 155K
Pricing available
Reading
England · 175K
Pricing available
Plymouth
England · 265K
Pricing available
Edinburgh
Scotland · 530K
Pricing available
Glasgow
Scotland · 630K
Pricing available
Aberdeen
Scotland · 230K
Pricing available
Dundee
Scotland · 150K
Pricing available
Cardiff
Wales · 370K
Pricing available
Swansea
Wales · 245K
Pricing available
Belfast
Northern Ireland · 345K
Pricing available
Concreting in United Kingdom ranges from £25 per m² for basic services like plain slabs to £600 for major projects like retaining walls. Prices include VAT. Site access and ground conditions affect final cost.
The most common finishes are plain (broom-finished) concrete, exposed aggregate with decorative stones, coloured concrete using oxide pigments, and stamped or stencilled concrete that mimics stone, slate, or tile patterns. Each finish has different cost, durability, and aesthetic characteristics.
Well-laid concrete typically lasts 25–50 years or more. Longevity depends on the quality of the mix, proper sub-base preparation, adequate curing, and regular sealing (every 2–5 years for decorative finishes). Driveways and high-traffic areas may need resealing more frequently.
Most standard residential concreting (slabs, driveways, paths) does not require a permit. However, you may need approval for: driveways that cross public land, retaining walls above a certain height (varies by region), work affecting drainage, and any structural concrete like house slabs. Always check with your local council or authority before starting work.
How We Get These Prices
This methodology combines country-level concreting price benchmarks with city-level quote data already mapped inside WhatCosts. We update the page when market ranges move enough to change the practical buying decision.
Sample size on this template: 8 national service categories and 10 city-level price entries across 3 cities.
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