Concreters in Melbourne, VIC
Find local concreters servicing Melbourne 3000 and surrounding suburbs, listed nearest-first. Free to search — contact businesses directly.
Concreters near Melbourne
Hiring a concreter in Melbourne: what to check
- Ask for a written quote that lists labour, materials and GST.
- Get a written contract for larger jobs, and don’t pay a big deposit up front.
- Confirm they hold public liability insurance.
- Check the ABN on the ABN Lookup website.
- Ask how long the job will take and who will be on site.
Typical jobs
- Driveways and crossovers
- Paths and patios
- House slabs and shed slabs
- Exposed aggregate and coloured concrete
- Stencilled and decorative finishes
- Concrete removal and replacement
What affects the cost of a concreter in Melbourne?
Every job is different, so prices vary. These are the main things that change what you’ll pay — use them to compare quotes like for like:
- Area and thickness of the slab.
- Finish: plain, broom, exposed aggregate, coloured or stencilled.
- Site preparation: excavation, base material and removing old concrete.
- Steel reinforcement and control joints.
- Access for the concrete truck or pump.
- Council permits for driveway crossovers.
Ask two or three local concreters for written, itemised quotes. A site visit usually gives a more accurate price than a phone estimate.
Local tips for Melbourne
- Reactive clay soils move with moisture, which can crack slabs. Ask about site preparation, reinforcement and control-joint spacing.
- In cold weather concrete cures slowly and fresh slabs can be damaged by frost, so ask how the pour will be protected.
- Driveway crossovers usually need a council permit, and you should lodge a free Before You Dig Australia request before any excavation.
Helpful guides
About Melbourne
Melbourne has Victorian and Edwardian terraces and weatherboards in the inner suburbs, post-war brick homes further out and a large number of apartments in and around the CBD. Its weather changes quickly, winters are cold and damp, and parts of the city sit on reactive clay soils.
Searches on this page start from Melbourne (3000) and show listed concreters nearest-first, including businesses based in surrounding suburbs whose service area covers you. Enter your own suburb or postcode above to search from your exact location.
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Concreters in Melbourne: FAQs
Do concreters need a licence in VIC?
In Victoria, domestic building work worth more than $10,000 (labour and materials) generally needs a builder registered with the Building and Plumbing Commission (formerly the VBA). Check registration and what it covers before you sign.
What should a concreting quote include?
Area, thickness, reinforcement, concrete strength, finish, site preparation, removal of old concrete and who arranges permits. Getting these in writing lets you compare quotes fairly.
How long before I can drive on a new driveway?
It depends on the mix, weather and thickness, so follow the concreter’s advice. Concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks after it is poured.
Does a concreter need a licence?
Concreting can fall under state building licence rules above a set job value. Check the licence requirements in your state and ask for the licence number with the quote.
How are concreters near Melbourne ordered on Find My Tradie?
Results are real, live listings shown nearest-first by distance from Melbourne (3000). Each card shows how far away the business is and whether its service area covers you. Find My Tradie is a new directory, so if there are few listings near you yet, try a nearby suburb.
Is Find My Tradie free to use?
Yes. Searching is free for homeowners, and you contact the business directly by phone or email. We don’t take a cut of your job.
I’m a concreter in Melbourne. How do I list my business?
You can list your business for $19 a month including GST, paid by direct debit. Your listing shows your trades, service area and contact details. Start at findmytradie.au/join/.
Are you a concreter in Melbourne?
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