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What will your concrete cost?
An honest ballpark from our real rates, side by side with what Canberra concreters typically charge. No sales call unless you ask for one.
What concrete costs in Canberra
These are typical Canberra prices per square metre, including GST, from a public cost guide updated in October 2026. 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 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.
Common questions
How accurate is the estimate?
It's calculated from our real rates, so it's a genuine ballpark. The fixed price comes after a free site visit, because levels, digging, access and whether we need a pump all change the job.
Is the site visit free?
Yes. We come out, measure up, talk through finishes and give you a fixed written quote. No cost, no obligation.
Why don't you estimate house slabs?
House and extension slabs are built to an engineer's design for your site, so they're always priced from the plans after a free site visit.