Concrete driveways, paths and patios
Pour and finish driveways, paths and patios for homeowners in your area, as a small owner-operator crew.
- A$4k-18k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Preparing, formwork, reinforcing, pouring and finishing concrete for home driveways, paths, patios and small slabs. Finishes can be plain, exposed aggregate, broom or coloured.
Your first three steps
- Work for an established concreter or take a short course to learn formwork, pouring and finishing
- Get an ABN, public liability insurance and a basic kit of screeds, floats, trowels and formwork
- Quote a few jobs for neighbours, local landscapers and small builders, and photograph your finished work
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords and small builders who want a reliable local concreter.
How it makes money
Fixed quote per job, usually priced by the square metre to cover labour, concrete, steel and hire. Repeat work and referrals from builders and landscapers help keep jobs steady.
Skills that help
- Concrete finishing and levelling
- Measuring and quoting accurately
- Reliable, tidy work on customers' properties
Watch out for
- Check your state's licensing body: some states require a licence or registration for concreting above a certain job value
- Public liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance once you hire staff
- Weather, ordering mistakes and underquoting can wipe out profit on a job
- Heavy physical work, so plan for protecting your back and knees
- Check council rules on driveway crossovers and stormwater before starting
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: concrete driveways, paths and patios
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a concreting business in Australia?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on the tools, formwork and vehicle you already have, and whether you buy or hire larger equipment.
How much revenue can a driveway and path concreter make?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many jobs you complete, job size and finish type, and how well you quote. The estimate assumes about 25 or more hours a week.
What licences and rules should I check before concreting in Australia?
Check your state's licensing body, as some states require a licence or registration above a certain job value. Also check public liability insurance, workers compensation once you hire, and council rules on driveway crossovers and stormwater.
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