Concreters in Adelaide 2026, Concrete Driveway Costs, Concrete Slab Prices, Exposed Aggregate, and How to Find a Concreter Near You
Adelaide concreter guide 2026: how much concrete driveways, exposed aggregate, coloured concrete, and concrete slabs cost in Adelaide, reactive clay soil slab design, and how to get accurate quotes for your Adelaide concrete project.
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Adelaide has a competitive concreting industry with typically lower prices than Sydney and Melbourne. Concrete driveways, paths, and slabs are in strong demand across Adelaide and its growing outer suburbs. Adelaide's reactive clay soils in the Hills Face Zone and some outer suburbs require engineered slab design. All concreting must comply with AS 3600. cbs.sa.gov.au
How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost in Adelaide 2026?
Plain concrete driveway (40sqm, 100mm slab, supply + pour), typically $3,800-$6,800 in Adelaide
Exposed aggregate concrete driveway (40sqm), typically $5,200-$9,600 in Adelaide
Coloured concrete driveway (40sqm, integral colour), typically $4,800-$8,600 in Adelaide
Stencilled / stamped concrete driveway (40sqm), typically $5,900-$11,200 in Adelaide
Concrete slab (house pad, 100sqm, 100mm), typically $14,200-$25,800 in Adelaide
Concrete path (20 linear metres, 1.2m wide), typically $2,200-$4,200 in Adelaide
Concrete pool surrounds (50sqm, exposed aggregate), typically $6,200-$11,500 in Adelaide
Adelaide Hills Reactive Clay and Slab Engineering
Adelaide's Hills Face Zone and some outer suburban areas have reactive expansive clay soils. These require engineer-designed slab systems compliant with AS 2870, standard slab designs can crack and fail on reactive clay. A geotechnical soil report is strongly recommended before slab construction in Adelaide's clay soil areas. cbs.sa.gov.au
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