Free Concreter Quote Template Australia

Scope of concreting work

Describe the complete job rather than simply listing a concrete area. The example scope in the template identifies excavation, base preparation, formwork, reinforcement, supply, placement, finishing and clean-up.

Compare that with Concrete slab — $9,500. That amount is illustrative only, not a recommended rate. A detailed scope makes it easier for the customer to understand what the quote includes and what requires a separate discussion.

Common concreting jobs this template can be used for

• House slabs
• Shed slabs
• Garage slabs
• Concrete driveways
• Concrete paths
• Patios
• Outdoor slabs
• Footings
• Concrete pads
• Pool surrounds
• Crossovers
• Small commercial slabs
• Concrete repairs
• Replacement slabs
• Garden shed bases
• Equipment pads

Customise each concreting quotation template to the actual project, site and specified requirements. A concrete slab quote template for a shed and a quote for a driveway or repair need different scopes, finishes and allowances.

What should concreters consider when pricing a job?

Start with site dimensions, concrete volume, excavation and ground conditions. Check base material and compaction, formwork, reinforcement, concrete supply and delivery, pump requirements, labour and additional workers, finish type, site access and machinery.

Allow for travel, actual supplier costs, waste disposal and subcontractors. Administration, business overheads and profit margin also belong in your internal calculation. Avoid counting the same labour or supplier charge twice when using separate quote lines.

Use 10 Costs Tradies Forget When Quoting Jobs as a pre-send checklist and read How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia? for the costs behind your labour rate. You can also use the free hourly-rate calculator with your own business figures.

How is concrete volume calculated?

For a rectangular slab: Length × Width × Depth = Concrete volume. Convert depth to metres before multiplying.

For example, 6 m × 4 m × 100 mm: 100 mm = 0.1 m, so 6 × 4 × 0.1 = 2.40 m³.

This calculates volume only. It does not recommend a structural slab thickness or reinforcement specification. Follow the relevant project design, plans or professional requirements, and confirm final quantities before ordering.

Use the Concrete Calculator →

Don't forget excavation

Excavation can involve more than removing soil. Account for machinery, operator time, labour, loading spoil, disposal and travel. Rock or difficult ground, access restrictions and additional excavation caused by unsuitable material can affect the work required.

Unknown ground conditions are an important assumption or exclusion to discuss before quoting. This costing checklist is not an excavation method or safety plan.

Remember formwork costs

Formwork may involve timber or other formwork materials, pegs, fixings, setup, levelling, bracing, stripping formwork and disposal or cleaning. Allow for the actual work required; formwork time can be substantial before concrete arrives.

Account for reinforcement

Your quote may need to account for the mesh, bar, chairs, ties, cutting, placement and labour specified for the project.

Reinforcement requirements should follow the relevant project design, plans or professional requirements. This template does not select reinforcement specifications.

Don't forget concrete delivery and pumping

The concrete price itself may not cover every concrete-related cost. Confirm whether the actual supplier price includes delivery, minimum-order charges, waiting time, concrete pumping, pump setup, additional hose, access limitations or multiple loads.

These are potential cost categories, not a statement that every supplier charges them. Confirm actual costs and inclusions rather than adding an assumed fee or counting the same charge twice.

Clearly specify the concrete finish

Describe the agreed finish, such as a standard finish, broom finish, trowel finish, exposed aggregate or another specified decorative finish. Different finishes may involve different materials, labour and processes; confirm the actual job requirements rather than using a universal price.

Should concreters mark up materials?

Supplying concrete, reinforcement, formwork materials and other products involves more than the supplier cost. Your business may spend time calculating quantities, ordering, coordinating deliveries, collecting materials, managing changes, organising replacements and handling unused materials.

Review those costs without applying a fixed markup from this template. Read How to Mark Up Materials on a Trade Quote for the difference between markup and margin.

Should concreters charge hourly or quote a fixed price?

Fixed pricing may suit jobs with known dimensions and excavation, defined reinforcement, confirmed access and clear finish requirements. Hourly or variable pricing may sometimes suit repairs, investigation work, unknown demolition, unknown ground conditions or additional variation work.

Even with fixed-price jobs, understand your internal labour rate. Review the Australian hourly-rate guide. If you are considering a concrete job estimate template because the scope remains uncertain, read Quote vs Estimate: What's the Difference for Tradies? before choosing how to present the price.

What should you check before quoting a concrete job?

Check length, width, required depth from the project information, area and concrete volume. Confirm site and delivery access, excavation, ground conditions, base preparation, formwork, reinforcement, the concrete supplier, pump requirements and finish.

Review labour, machinery, waste, weather considerations, subcontractors and clean-up. Use the project's specifications; this checklist does not provide engineering recommendations.

Related quote templates

For other jobs, try the Free Tradie Quote Template Australia, Carpenter Quote Template or Plumber Quote Template. Browse all templates or return to the Concrete Calculator Australia.