Quick Answer
Concreting in Dundee typically runs from £25 to £600, with a mid-market rate around £90 for concrete driveway work.
Dundee, Scotland
Concreting Prices in Dundee
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Concreting Prices in Dundee
Prices include VAT. Site access and ground conditions affect final cost.
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Concreting prices in Dundee
What Affects the Price in Dundee?
Dundee concreting quotes are usually shaped by access, preparation, finish choice, and how much demolition or drainage work sits behind the visible surface.
The strongest quotes in Dundee separate base preparation, reinforcement, demolition, and decorative upgrades so you can compare true scope rather than just the headline rate.
Lead times in Dundee can move with weather and seasonal renovation demand, so flexible scheduling often helps secure a better contractor and cleaner price.
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.
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 Dundee starts from £25 per m². A plain concrete slab averages £100 per sqm. Prices include VAT. Site access and ground conditions affect final cost.
Common finishes in Dundee 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 Dundee with the broader United Kingdom 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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