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Concreters in Perth 2026, Concrete Driveway Costs, Concrete Slab Prices, Exposed Aggregate, and How to Find a Concreter Near You

Perth concreter guide 2026: how much concrete driveways, exposed aggregate, coloured concrete, and concrete slabs cost in Perth, what to look for in a concreter, and how to get accurate quotes for your Perth concrete project.

By Perth Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Concreters in Perth 2026, Concrete Driveway Costs, Concrete Slab Prices, Exposed Aggregate, and How to Find a Concreter Near You
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Concreters in Perth 2026

Perth has a large and buoyant concreting industry driven by WA's strong economy and rapid population growth. Concrete driveways and slabs are in strong demand across Perth's expanding suburbs. Perth's sandy soils and limestone sub-base create different slab engineering requirements to clay-soil cities. All concreting in WA must comply with AS 3600. demirs.wa.gov.au

How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost in Perth 2026?

  • Plain concrete driveway (40sqm, 100mm slab, supply + pour), typically $4,000-$7,200 in Perth
  • Exposed aggregate concrete driveway (40sqm), typically $5,400-$10,000 in Perth
  • Coloured concrete driveway (40sqm, integral colour), typically $5,000-$8,800 in Perth
  • Stencilled / stamped concrete driveway (40sqm), typically $6,200-$11,800 in Perth
  • Concrete slab (house pad, 100sqm, 100mm), typically $14,800-$26,500 in Perth
  • Concrete path (20 linear metres, 1.2m wide), typically $2,400-$4,400 in Perth
  • Concrete pool surrounds (50sqm, exposed aggregate), typically $6,500-$12,000 in Perth

Perth Sandy Soils and Limestone Sub-Base

Perth's predominantly sandy coastal soils are generally lower reactivity than Melbourne's clay soils, but limestone outcrops in Perth's northern suburbs can complicate excavation and require rock-breaking. Perth's sandy soils also require attention to compaction before pouring concrete slabs. Adequate sub-base compaction prevents future slab cracking in Perth's conditions. demirs.wa.gov.au

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