How much does concreting cost in Perth?
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In Perth, a plain concrete slab is priced at $79–$160 per square metre supplied and finished, with $115 the middle of the market. A whole plain driveway runs $2,725–$6,300, and the exposed aggregate version $5,050–$9,450. Alfresco and patio slabs sit at $84–$190 per square metre. For an existing floor, polishing is $63–$180 and a spray-on resurfacing coat $52–$84. On top of those rates, the rules for the verge crossover and the season you pour in can both shift the final bill.
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Detailed Pricing — Concreting Cost in Perth 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain concrete slab (per sqm) | $79/sqm | $115 | $160 |
| Coloured concrete (per sqm) | $100/sqm | $145 | $210 |
| Exposed aggregate (per sqm) | $125/sqm | $170 | $210 |
| Stamped / stencilled (per sqm) | $125/sqm | $165 | $210 |
| Polished concrete — polish existing slab (per sqm) | $63/sqm | $115 | $180 |
| Spray-on resurfacing (per sqm) | $52/sqm | $68 | $84 |
| Driveway — plain (typical 40 sqm) | $2,725total | $4,725 | $6,300 |
| Driveway — exposed aggregate | $5,050total | $6,800 | $9,450 |
| Concrete path / footpath | $79/sqm | $115 | $170 |
| Concrete patio / entertaining | $84/sqm | $130 | $190 |
| Shed slab (typical 20 sqm) | $1,575total | $2,300 | $3,675 |
| Old concrete removal (stand-alone, incl. disposal) | $32/sqm | $63 | $105 |
| Ready-mix concrete, 25 MPa delivered (supply only, per m³) | $315per cubic metre | $400 | $505 |
| Polished concrete — new slab poured + mechanical polish (per sqm) | $170/sqm | $220 | $275 |
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What to Know About Concreting Work and Cost in Perth
In the City of Perth a crossover must be approved before work starts, for a $115 application fee (no year shown), and the standard material is 300 × 200 concrete pavers — in-situ concrete only in exceptional cases, with approval.
It must sit 0.5 m clear of verge trees and poles and be no wider than 7.3 m; an owner-built crossover is inspected before the City pays its contribution. A concrete path in our table is $79–$170 a square metre.
Perth concrete prices: driveways, decorative finishes and resurfacing
Concrete driveway cost in Perth
A plain concrete driveway of a typical 40 square metres costs $2,725–$6,300 in Perth, typically $4,725. In exposed aggregate it is $5,050–$9,450. Removing old concrete first is $32–$105 a square metre.
Polished and decorative concrete cost in Perth
Per square metre in Perth, polishing an existing slab is $63–$180, exposed aggregate $125–$210, stamped or stencilled $125–$210 and coloured concrete $100–$210. A plain slab is $79–$160.
Concrete resurfacing cost in Perth
Spray-on resurfacing is $52–$84 a square metre in Perth, typically $68, against $115 for a new plain slab.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
Concrete prices in Perth (2026): driveways, slabs and exposed aggregate per m²
Concrete in Perth costs $79–$160 per square metre laid for a plain slab, with $115/m² typical, rising to $100–$210/m² for coloured concrete and $125–$210/m² for exposed aggregate. As whole jobs: a plain driveway of around 40 m² is $2,725–$6,300, the same driveway in exposed aggregate $5,050–$9,450, and a 20 m² shed slab $1,575–$3,675. Per-metre prices include formwork, reinforcing mesh, the pour and the finish; excavation and removing old concrete ($32–$105/m²) are on top.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain concrete slab (per m²) | $79/m² | $115 | $160 |
| Coloured concrete (per m²) | $100/m² | $145 | $210 |
| Exposed aggregate (per m²) | $125/m² | $170 | $210 |
| Driveway — plain (typical 40 m²) | $2,725 | $4,725 | $6,300 |
| Driveway — exposed aggregate | $5,050 | $6,800 | $9,450 |
| Concrete path / footpath (per m²) | $79/m² | $115 | $170 |
| Shed slab (typical 20 m²) | $1,575 | $2,300 | $3,675 |
| Old concrete removal (per m²) | $32/m² | $63 | $105 |
Concrete driveway cost in Perth: a plain driveway of around 40 m² is $2,725–$6,300 and the same in exposed aggregate $5,050–$9,450 ($125–$210/m²), the finish most Perth driveways are poured in because it hides sand and tyre marks. Replacing an old driveway adds removal at $32–$105/m², and Perth's sand base needs compacting and a proper sub-base before the pour.
What moves a concreting quote in Perth:
- Area: small pours cost more per square metre because the truck, pump and crew are the same for 10 m² as for 40.
- Thickness and reinforcing: a driveway that carries vehicles is thicker and more heavily reinforced than a path.
- Ground: soft or reactive soil needs more excavation, a thicker base and sometimes piers.
- Finish: broom or trowel is the base; exposed aggregate, colour, stencil and polish each add material and labour.
- Access: a site the truck cannot reach needs a pump or barrows, both priced on top.
For a concrete quote in Perth that compares, give the square metres, what it carries, the finish and whether anything has to be dug out or removed first.
What Affects Concreting Costs in Perth
Rates by surface
Expect $100–$210 per square metre for coloured concrete. Stamped or stencilled work, a common search here, is $125–$210, and exposed aggregate $125–$210. Each decorative surface needs more hands on the slab while it is still workable, which is why all three are dearer than a plain broom finish at $115 typical.
A dry summer and a wet winter
December averages only 9.6 mm of rain and February reaches 31.7 °C on average, so summer pours are rarely rained off but the surface can dry out before it is finished (BOM averages). July is the wettest month at 147.0 mm. Ask summer quotes about an early start and a curing compound, and winter quotes about what happens to the date when a front comes through.
Crossovers in the City of Perth
Within the City of Perth, a crossover between the road edge and your property must be approved before work starts, and each application carries a non-refundable $115.00 fee. Works bonds are assessed case by case. The City's specification defaults to industrial-strength concrete pavers, with poured concrete only in exceptional circumstances and with approval. Suburban councils set their own crossover rules, so check with yours.
Where a crossover can sit
The City of Perth specification keeps a crossover 0.5 m clear of any verge tree or pole and 0.75 m from a side boundary, and caps it at 7.3 m wide. If a new driveway makes the old crossover redundant, removing it is at the owner's cost. Stand-alone removal is $32–$105 a square metre, disposal included.
Big homes, big outdoor areas
Almost half of Greater Perth homes, 45.7%, have four or more bedrooms, against 34.8% nationally, and 77.8% are separate houses (ABS 2021 Census). On a bigger block with a wide driveway or a large alfresco, the per-square-metre rate decides most of the total. A 30 sqm entertaining slab at the typical patio rate comes to about $3,900.
Mix strength and supply-only prices
Supply-only concrete, 25 MPa and delivered, costs $315–$505 per cubic metre with no labour. For a driveway that will carry cars, ask whether the concreter is using a stronger mix and what mesh goes under it, because both tend to vanish from a cheap quote and are costly to put right once the slab cracks.
Resurfacing or polishing what you have
Spraying a new wearing layer over a stained but solid slab costs $52–$84; even the top of that band is less per square metre than a typical new plain slab. Polishing the floor you already have costs $63–$180, while a new slab poured and mechanically polished is $170–$275.
How to Save Money on Concreting Cost in Perth
- In most areas of Western Australia, builders doing building work worth $20,000 or more must be registered with Building and Energy; a home driveway in our table is priced well under that, so ask instead for insurance details and photos of recent driveways.
- Before you sign, ask whether your council expects pavers or poured concrete on the crossover, since the answer changes both the price and who you hire for that strip.
- April and October bring mild days with little rain, which makes them comfortable months to book a pour.
- Pour the alfresco slab, the side path and the bin pad together so one mobilisation covers all three.
- Compare quotes only once each one names the same area and the same finish, because a cheaper total on fewer square metres is not a saving.
- If you are moving the driveway, budget for removing the old crossover as well as building the new one.
Frequently Asked Questions — Concreting Cost in Perth
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →