What concreting costs in St George
Updated October 2026
Prices below are typical 2026 installed ranges for the St George area 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 St George
- Slope and access. Steep blocks running down to the Georges River in Oatley, Lugarno, Connells Point and Kyle Bay often need a concrete pump, which adds to the day but makes the pour possible.
- Tight inner lots. Narrow frontages and side passages in Kogarah, Carlton and Arncliffe can mean barrowing or a line pump instead of chuting straight from the truck.
- Demolition. Breaking out and carting away an old cracked driveway is real work and is priced in.
- Ground and exposure. Sandy soils and salt air along the Botany Bay side, from Brighton-Le-Sands to Dolls Point, call for good compaction, proper cover over the steel and a decent sealer.
- Strata and apartments. Common-area work in Hurstville, Rockdale and Wolli Creek brings insurance paperwork, access booking and sometimes after-hours pours.
- Council crossovers. The strip between your boundary and the road belongs to council. A new or widened driveway crossing usually needs council approval, from Georges River Council or Bayside Council depending on your street, 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 approval from your council, which across St George is mostly Georges River Council or Bayside 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.