Best concreters in Newcastle

The cost of hiring a concreter in Newcastle is usually determined by the job's size, complexity, and design. The average reported cost of a concreting service in New South Wales is $45 per square metre.

However, concreting jobs involving a more specialised skillset or expensive material will cost more. For example, aggregate concreting jobs can cost up to $150 per square metre, while spray-ons cost between $45 and $75 per square metre.

A few other factors will influence the overall cost of a concreting job, such as the type of finish you want and the accessibility of the site. The type of tools and machinery needed to complete the job will also add to the final bill. You may also need to consider rates for council permits.

Learn more with Oneflare's concreting cost guide.

Depending on the concreting job, professionals will use different tools and machinery to complete the project. Small jobs may only need a few hand tools such as a trowel, float, and edger. Larger projects will often require the use of more heavy-duty equipment such as a concrete pump, mixer, and power trowel.

Local concreters will also work around Newcastle's humid climate, which can impact the concrete setting and drying process. Depending on the weather, your concrete specialist may need to use different mixes, additives or application techniques to ensure your project is completed to a high standard.
 

Depending on the weather conditions and type of concrete used, concrete can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to set. You'll also need to consider how thick the concrete is. For thin layers of concrete setting on a hot day, you may be able to drive on it in around 24 hours, while for thick layers of concrete setting on a humid day, you may need to wait closer to 48 hours.

It's always best to check with your concreter about when you can drive on the concrete. They can give you an accurate time frame using their expertise.