Hi guys,
I need to build a concrete footpath around my house in Melbourne, approx 50sqm. I was shocked when I saw a quote from one of the concreters today, 18k!!! I reminded him that he said it would be $60 per sqm, but he said that's only the price for jobs bigger than 500sqm.
Part of the job would be ripping approx 15 sqm of old footpath.
What would be the realistic cost for this job (rip 15sqm footpath and build 50sqm new concrete footpath)?
Thanks!
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Browse Forums General Discussion  14 Mar 2021 150 Bronze Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 2Jan 25, 2022 8:44 pm I got a quote for 45ish sqm from a concretor for $15k. My builder ended up charging $5k for the same job. As far as I can tell some concrete companys just give you a go away price for jobs that they really don't want to do. Shop around. 23 Feb 2021 169 Bronze Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 3Jan 25, 2022 9:10 pm If I extend my existing alfresco area by 50cm and it is 3.5m wide then build 1.2m brick wall on that side (for an outdoor kitchen), how much should I be looking at? I had a quote for a driveway area 58sq m plus crossover 18.3sq m total of $18k, I thought it is expensive, but it seems normal now. 22 Jan 2022 52 Loyal Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 4Jan 25, 2022 9:18 pm  SpazzenI got a quote for 45ish sqm from a concretor for $15k. My builder ended up charging $5k for the same job. As far as I can tell some concrete companys just give you a go away price for jobs that they really don't want to do. Shop around. So reasonable price for my job would 5k, would you say? 22 Jan 2022 52 Loyal Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 6Jan 25, 2022 10:22 pm CallifoI got 180m2 of half exposed aggregate, half regular done a year ago for $25k, so 50m2 sounds like a rip off. Is the type of concrete you did normally more expensive than plain concrete? 13 Jul 2019 62 SA Loyal Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 7Jan 26, 2022 1:02 am Yes exposed aggregate requires the surface to be stripped back to expose the aggregate finish. The guys that did it were typically there all day as opposed to the half days they were doing when pouring the plain concrete. 14 Mar 2021 150 Bronze Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 8Jan 26, 2022 8:59 am lukazi SpazzenI got a quote for 45ish sqm from a concretor for $15k. My builder ended up charging $5k for the same job. As far as I can tell some concrete companys just give you a go away price for jobs that they really don't want to do. Shop around. So reasonable price for my job would 5k, would you say? Checked the variation i signed. So on 22 April 2021 I signed the variation for my concrete path. It's a 900mm plain concrete path. 60 Square metres. It was $4,628.40 + GST $5,091.24 total Prices probably have gone up, but you should be sub $10k without a doubt and closer to $6-7k. 22 Jan 2022 52 Loyal Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 9Jan 26, 2022 10:48 am Spazzen lukazi SpazzenI got a quote for 45ish sqm from a concretor for $15k. My builder ended up charging $5k for the same job. As far as I can tell some concrete companys just give you a go away price for jobs that they really don't want to do. Shop around. So reasonable price for my job would 5k, would you say? Checked the variation i signed. So on 22 April 2021 I signed the variation for my concrete path. It's a 900mm plain concrete path. 60 Square metres. It was $4,628.40 + GST $5,091.24 total Prices probably have gone up, but you should be sub $10k without a doubt and closer to $6-7k. Thanks so much mate! Omg, so this guys was definitely a rip off! 15 Jan 2022 38 VIC Junior Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 11Jan 26, 2022 2:21 pm Do you mind sharing the details of the 6k guy? 07 Feb 2021 150 Bronze Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 14Aug 05, 2022 11:07 am We are in Perth and prices (minus GST) we have are: $170 pcm of concrete +$4 pcm for pump mix, +55 pcm for pumping (we used pump truck) >> above prices from March We got quoted a days work for 2 people ($800-1000) to form and pour garage slab (40 sm) or alfresco slab (30 sm) So assuming 100mm slab thickness, 2 days work to form/pour, 3.5-4k? Also we have been quoted $110/sm+GST for exposed, $155-160/sm + GST for honed (in driveway or alfresco guise - I imagine could be more for a path around the house) 04 May 2017 1,884 NSW Gold Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 15Aug 05, 2022 1:32 pm Is it for real, $170 for m3 of concrete (in Sydney it is currently around $280)? How is that possible? Cement is a commodity (and not produced in Australia), so cost should be more or less similar? Also, pumping be coming with per hour rentals. 07 Feb 2021 150 Bronze Member Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 16Aug 05, 2022 1:38 pm It was 20mpa concrete, not sure if that makes a difference? Yep you are right with the pump charge - I wasn't sure of the rate so just took the costs and converted to a pcm rate and averaged footings and slab for an indicative number. FYI/disclaimer - I am not a builder or work in anything related to building industry. We are building through a family friend now so am up to date with costings and quoting's as we try and stay within budget...! Re: Is this price ridiculously high? 17Aug 05, 2022 5:04 pm Its why you always get at least 3 quotes. The highest may well be the bloke who really doesn't want to do the job - unless you're willing to pay an exorbitant amount. The bottom may be the no-hoper who will do anything to get a job - but may be useless. The middle ones are often the best. But I find talking to people - ie word of mouth - can be the best way to find someone. Ask to see and talk to previous clients. If you still know the builder - ask them for a tip. I was referring to your relationship with the builder. In your relationship with land surveyor he is at fault if there is an error with levels. I think you should get… 10 32147  I'm a home builder. ASK why the BAL report went up? Did you change home position, change design? 2 37837 |
