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Recent Concreting reviews in Cairns

Put in so much more than we could ever have expected. Awesome

Cut out concrete section in wall

$250

Michael works quickly and methodically; he handles well complications that may arise with the task.

Establish small garden + patio planters, Westcourt

$160

AMAZING! Goes above and beyond. Would definitely recommend A++++

Build wall from besser blocks

$150

What's the average cost of a concrete contractor in Cairns

$152 - $242

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$152

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$190

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$242

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What do concreting services include?

Concreting services involve more than just mixing and pouring concrete. Your local concreter can help with everything from giving advice on concreting projects, cutting concrete, and removing old concrete, to laying the slab and installing things like washing lines and fence posts. They can also work with exposed aggregate concrete if you request it. Here are some of the concreting services that you can expect when hiring concreters near you:

Concrete cutting

Concrete contractors don’t just install new concrete - they’ll also provide concrete cutting and help get rid of old concrete on driveways or outdoor surfaces. They might do this before you lay new concrete, or if you decide to move a shed or patio, and replace your old concrete with grass or gardens. They’ll use heavy-duty tools to safely remove concrete, cut up and remove old pathways, remove washing lines, pull out fence posts, and remove broken sections of concrete to prepare for repairs.

Preparing the base

Before laying new concrete, concreters will start by preparing the base to ensure a long-lasting, quality finish for your concrete that doesn’t crack or crumble. First, they’ll measure and mark out the area and prepare the base by levelling the ground. If the soil is clay-based or you’ll have heavy loads on the concrete, your concreter may create a reinforcement layer with gravel first. This is compacted with a plate-based leveller, giving each layer a smooth finish before the next is laid.

Setting up form guides and insulation

Once the ground is level, concreters will mark out the area with form guides and string to ensure a consistent depth of concrete. Your concreter will build a slight angle into the concrete to allow for water runoff. If the concrete is for an indoor area, they’ll also install damp-proofing and insulation before laying the concrete. 

Laying concrete slabs

Concrete slabs are popular for house foundations, concrete flooring, sheds, and driveways or carports, thanks to their durability, termite-proofing, and thermal properties. The slack thickness will depend on the ground underneath, as well as the expected load that it will hold. Experienced concreters will advise on factors like insulation and waterproofing for your concrete slab for local conditions. Then they’ll order a concrete delivery, ensuring your concrete is mixed consistently and poured within the form guides. They’ll use a shovel to make sure the concrete fills out each edge and corner and remove air pockets. Finally, they’ll use a screed to level out the concrete, using the formwork as a guide.

Laying concrete driveways

A new concrete driveway can dramatically improve the street appeal of your home, and there are many decorative concrete options available. Whether you need a new driveway or a replacement, or you want to add a stone or a paved look with coloured concrete, local concrete contractors around you can help. Driveway concreting often requires council approval, so it’s important to find a concrete contractor in your area who is aware of local by-laws and can ensure compliance.

Concrete finishing

Once the concrete for your slab or driveway is poured and starts to set, your local concrete contractor will finish the surface. They’ll use a broom to make a roughened, easier-to-grip surface for outdoor areas, or a trowel to make it smoother for indoor flooring. Your new concrete will need 24 to 48 hours to dry, and shouldn’t be used heavily for at least seven days. If your concrete is indoors, you may want to request another finish, like concrete floor polishing to help seal your concrete and give it an on-trend industrial look.

Recent Concreting tasks in Cairns

Cut and remove concrete

$250

Kewarra Beach QLD, Australia

23rd Sep 2023

Cut and remove concrete from end of slab. Area is 900x3600 70ml deep. Need to trim end of slab to make a garden. - Due date: Flexible

Concrete cutting

$150

Manoora QLD, Australia

11th Sep 2023

I need someone to cut a channel in concrete to fit an aluminium drainage grate. The grate is 85mm wide and 25mm deep, so the channel will need to be a few mm deeper I guess, to 'seat' the grate into something. The length of the cut is approximately 7.0m. Then at the end, the grate drains into a 55mm pipe which will need to be cut into the slab also, about 1.5m cut. The attached photos should explain everything. - Due date: Before Friday, 15 September 2023

Fix gravel driveway

$4,000

Kuranda QLD, Australia

10th May 2023

I have a fairly long driveway which has eroded due to heavy rains - Due date: Flexible

Need my gravel driveway repaired

$4,000

Kuranda QLD, Australia

26th Apr 2023

I have a fairly long gravel driveway which has partly washed away due to heavy rains. I need to get this repaired - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Lay some concrete 38sqm at side of house

$5

Clifton Beach QLD 4879, Australia

25th Mar 2023

Concrete path at side of house with shuttering from fence, appeox. 38sqm - Due date: Flexible

Build wall from besser blocks

$150

Brinsmead QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2023

Wall needs 2 rows of Besser blocks approx 3mtrs long and then rendered. - Due date: Flexible

AMAZING! Goes above and beyond. Would definitely recommend A++++

Cut out concrete section in wall

$250

Port Douglas QLD, Australia

28th Dec 2022

Have hired a cutter for today but need section removed. Only require the cutting part - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Put in so much more than we could ever have expected. Awesome

Concrete edging

$300

Holloways Beach QLD, Australia

20th Nov 2022

Removed 4 sections of pavers 2200 X 1800 each section bordered by pavers, require borderline of concrete applied inside each section to hold and secure paver frame from future movement.

Concrete slab 1m x .5m.

$50

Kanimbla QLD, Australia

5th Nov 2022

Concrete slab for mailbox. I have the concrete mix. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 5 November 2022

Concrete slab

$7,000

Edmonton QLD, Australia

23rd Oct 2022

9x7 shed slab. Will need line pump for pour, level site. - Due date: Flexible

Concreting

$123

Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia

24th Aug 2022

Small carport requires concreting and drain installation.

Concrete slab

$3,500

Kurrimine Beach QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2022

The slab is 150 mm thick x 7 m x8

Repair concrete structure on driveway - small section.

$45

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

9th Feb 2022

We are in need of a concreter to complete a small job on our driveway to fix a small structural area prior to placing a fence over the area. Must have valid qualifications and experience. Paid by the hour. - Due date: Before Monday, 7th Mar 2022

Removal of damages concrete path

$150

Mareeba QLD, Australia

21st Dec 2021

Dig out and remove cracked footpath ready for concreting

Concrete 3.5 x 3.0 mtr

$500

Trinity Park QLD, Australia

23rd Aug 2021

Need a concrete pad put down for a bbq area in my back yard

10mt x 3 concrete slab

$500

Smithfield Queensland, Australia

19th Jul 2021

As the title suggests I would like to make this concrete slub 3x10 10cm thick. The first 5 x 3 meters have already been excavated. I don’t have idea about the price, please make your best quote

Polishing concrete

$200

Trinity Beach QLD, Australia

16th Jun 2021

Hi I was looking for someone my concrete

Crossover concrete

$2,800

Whitfield QLD, Australia

18th Apr 2021

Want to get quotes for cement driveway

Build small Besser block wall

$123

Brinsmead QLD, Australia

4th Jan 2021

I need my approximately 2mtr length wall increased in height by 2 Besser bricks. I have the Besser bricks, steel rods and a small amount of concrete but will need more. I have no idea how much this would cost.

Establish small garden + patio planters, Westcourt

$160

Westcourt QLD, Australia

14th Oct 2020

Clear veges from 2.5 x 0.8 garden bed and replace with 2/3 small bushes from pots. Assemble 2 1.6 x 0.6 corrugated steel planters, place on besser blocks, fill soil and potting mix, plant small shrubs and cordelines. Collection of besser blocks; collection of bushes and steel planters, boxed, from Bunnings.

Michael works quickly and methodically; he handles well complications that may arise with the task.