Preparation
Compare excavation, disposal, base and compaction.
What the job involves
Small pours, difficult access, demolition, pumping, weak ground, drainage changes and decorative finishes can make similar-looking areas cost differently.
Decisions that shape the scope
Structure
Compare thickness, reinforcement, edge details and jointing.
Placement
Compare supply, pumping, labour, finishing and curing.
Completion
Compare saw cutting, sealing, clean-up, permits and exclusions.
Local planning point
What to check in this market
Driveway crossover permits and stormwater work should be visible in the quote. Do not treat an online range as a contractor offer.
Useful details for a quote request
- Measured area and thickness
- Preparation assumptions
- Concrete specification
- Access or pumping
- Written inclusions and exclusions
Compare like with like
Ask each responding provider to put the proposed scope, assumptions, exclusions and responsibilities in writing. A lower figure is not a saving if it omits preparation, access, disposal, approvals or completion work that another quote includes.