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Concreters in Brisbane 2026, Concrete Driveway, Slab and Path Costs and How to Find a Licensed Brisbane Concretor
Brisbane concreting guide 2026: how much concrete driveways, slabs and paths cost in Brisbane, how to find a QBCC licensed concretor, and what to know about sub-tropical concreting in Queensland.
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Concreters in Brisbane 2026
Brisbane has a large and competitive concreting market. Concreting work in Queensland over $3,300 must be carried out by a QBCC-licensed contractor. Verify licences at qbcc.qld.gov.au. Concreting contractors must carry public liability insurance and QBCC home warranty insurance applies to concreting work over $3,300.
How Much Does Concreting Cost in Brisbane 2026?
- Plain concrete driveway (40m2, supply and lay), typically $4,000-$8,000 in Brisbane
- Exposed aggregate concrete driveway (40m2), typically $5,000-$10,000 in Brisbane
- Coloured concrete driveway (40m2, supply and lay), typically $4,500-$9,200 in Brisbane
- Concrete path (1.2m wide, per lineal metre, supply and lay), typically $72-$145 per metre in Brisbane
- Concrete house slab (120m2, supply and pour), typically $17,000-$30,000 in Brisbane
- Concrete shed slab (6m x 9m, 100mm, supply and pour), typically $3,400-$6,800 in Brisbane
- Concrete retaining wall (per lineal metre, supply and form), typically $310-$680 per metre in Brisbane
- Concrete removal / demolition (per m2), typically $45-$90 per m2 in Brisbane
What to Know Before Concreting in Brisbane
Brisbane's sub-tropical climate means concrete curing conditions are generally favourable, warm temperatures accelerate concrete strength gain. However, Brisbane's intense summer heat can cause concrete to set too rapidly if poured during the hottest part of the day, experienced Brisbane concretors schedule pours for early morning during hot weather. Brisbane's high rainfall during the wet season creates wet ground conditions that can delay concrete work, curing concrete must be protected from rain in the first 24-48 hours. Brisbane's termite pressure means concrete slabs must include appropriate termite barriers under the slab (chemical treatment or physical barrier) to comply with Queensland termite management requirements.
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