What concrete costs in Canberra

Average prices per square metre

These are typical Canberra prices per square metre, including GST, from a public cost guide updated in October 2026. They're averages across the market, not our quote. Real jobs vary with access, digging, slab thickness and site conditions.

Per m²	Low	Typical	High
Plain concrete slab	$82	$120	$165
Coloured concrete	$105	$155	$220
Exposed aggregate	$130	$175	$220
Path or footpath	$82	$120	$175
Patio or entertaining area	$88	$140	$200
Removing old concrete	$33	$66	$110

Source: What's The Damage, Concreting cost Canberra (October 2026). In the ACT, a new driveway verge crossing also has City Services fees: a $141.70 assessment and a $283.60 inspection (from 1 July 2026).

What changes the price

Size and thickness. Bigger areas cost less per square metre; driveways need more strength than paths. Finish. Exposed aggregate and coloured concrete cost more than plain or cove/broom. Access. If a truck can't get close, we barrow or pump the concrete in. Digging and removal. Excavating, or breaking out and carting away old concrete, adds labour and tip fees. Site conditions. Slopes, drainage and Canberra's reactive clay can all need extra work underneath.

That's why we like to see the job first. Tell us about it and we'll book a free site visit and give you a written quote.

Common questions

Can you give me a price over the phone?

We'd rather not guess. Jobs vary a lot with levels, digging, access and what's underneath, so we come out, have a look and then give you a price. The site visit is free.

Is the site visit free?

Yes. We come out, measure up, talk through finishes and give you a written quote. No cost, no obligation.

Why can't you price a house slab from a size?

House and extension slabs are built to an engineer's design for your site, so they're always priced from the plans.