What concreting costs in the Sutherland Shire
Updated October 2026
Prices below are typical 2026 installed ranges for the Sutherland Shire and greater Sydney. Every site is different, so treat these as a guide and get a fixed written quote before work starts.
Quick price guide, per square metre installed
- Plain grey concrete: around $75 to $150, with most jobs near $110
- Coloured concrete: around $95 to $200
- Exposed aggregate: around $120 to $220, Sydney often $140 plus
- Stencilled or stamped decorative finishes: around $100 to $160
- Spray-on resurfacing of existing concrete: around $50 to $90
Typical job totals
A single driveway usually lands between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on area, finish and slope. A double garage slab or granny flat slab commonly runs $4,000 to $10,000. Small path and patio jobs are often priced as a minimum call-out rather than strictly per metre, because the truck, the crew and the setup cost the same whether the pour is big or small.
What moves the price in the Shire
- Slope and access. Steep blocks in suburbs like Jannali, Gymea Bay and Illawong often need a concrete pump, which adds to the day but makes the pour possible.
- Demolition. Breaking out and carting away an old cracked driveway is real work and is priced in.
- Soil. Reactive clay around Menai and the newer estates moves with the seasons. Proper compaction, mesh and joint placement cost a little more and save the slab.
- Council crossovers. The strip between your boundary and the road belongs to council. A new or widened driveway crossing usually needs a Sutherland Shire Council permit, and the concreter will tell you if yours does.
- Finish. Exposed aggregate and decorative finishes take more labour at exactly the moment concrete is least forgiving, which is why they cost more per metre.
Why the cheapest quote is often the dearest
Concrete fails from underneath. Skimped base preparation, missing mesh or thin pours look identical to good work on day one and crack by year two. When quotes differ widely, ask each concreter what base depth, mesh and thickness the price includes, and compare those numbers rather than the totals.
Frequently asked questions
Is a free quote really free?
Yes. The concreters we work with quote before any work starts, and if you do not go ahead you owe nothing.
Do I need council approval for a new driveway?
On your own land, usually not for a like-for-like replacement. The crossover section between the boundary and the kerb is council land and generally needs a permit from Sutherland Shire Council. Your concreter can point you at the right form.
How long before I can drive on it?
Foot traffic in 24 to 48 hours, cars usually after 7 days. Full strength takes about 28 days, so keep heavy vehicles off as long as you can.