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Quote concreting jobs with automatic cubic metre calculations, reinforcement mesh, and finish options. QuoteMate includes pump hire and formwork in your material estimates.
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“Pour 60sqm exposed aggregate concrete driveway with mesh reinforcement and formwork”
A complete, itemised quote with materials, quantities, real-time supplier pricing, labour costs, GST, and a professional PDF — ready to send to your client. Typical concreting quotes range from $1,500 – $25,000.
Quoting concreting jobs is a game of volume and variables. Get the cubic metres wrong and you’ve either got a truck with expensive leftover mix or you're short on the pour. This guide is for Australian concreters running their own jobs, from shed slabs to driveways. The most common quoting mistakes are underestimating reinforcement mesh, forgetting pump hire for tricky access sites, and not pricing finishes correctly. An exposed aggregate finish isn't just a different look; it's a different process with its own material and labour costs. Get these line items right, and your concreting quote will be solid.
Pricing a Slab Beyond the Cubic Metre Rate
Don't just quote a flat rate per cubic metre. A proper slab quote breaks down materials, labour, and prep work. This includes the concrete itself, specifying the strength like 25MPa, plus the reinforcement mesh, bar chairs, and vapour barrier underneath. Forgetting to calculate the overlap on mesh sheets is a classic way to come up short on materials. QuoteMate’s calculator helps you figure out the exact cubic metres and number of mesh sheets needed, including waste. A standard 6x6 metre shed slab needs around 3.6m³ of concrete and about four sheets of SL72 mesh from a supplier like ARC.
How to Quote Finishes, Pumps, and Site Access
Finishes like exposed aggregate, stamped patterns, or coloured concrete are separate, high-margin line items. They are not part of the base pour price. Each requires different materials, like decorative stone or sealers from CSR, and specialised labour after the screeding is done. The other big variable is site access. If the truck can't get close, you need to factor in pump hire. If you miss that on the quote, it comes directly out of your profit. A line pump for a standard patio pour will cost at least $650 plus GST from a local hire company.
Top 3 Quoting Mistakes on Concreting Jobs
The three biggest errors are forgetting waste, under-pricing excavation, and not billing for saw cuts. Always add 5-10% to your concrete volume order to account for uneven ground and spillage. Price soil removal per cubic metre, not as a flat fee. If you’re busy organising a tipper truck, you can't be answering calls for the next job. An AI receptionist like https://callkatie.ai handles new leads while you're on the tools. Finally, control joints are not optional. They are required to prevent cracking and are a billable labour item. All saw cuts for crack control should follow the guidelines in AS 3727.1.
Manage Every Concreter Job From Inquiry to Paid
Quoting is only half the work. QuoteMate tracks every concreting job through a 9-stage pipeline — inquiry, quoted, accepted, scheduled, in progress, completed, paid, closed, or cancelled — with timestamps stamped automatically so you can see where every dollar is sitting and where the bottleneck is. Schedule jobs in two taps with Google Calendar sync, snap and annotate on-site photos against the job (not lost in your camera roll), keep a brain-dump checklist of materials and to-dos for the day, and chase quotes automatically if a customer goes quiet.
Common Concreting Jobs
Concrete driveway
Excavation, formwork, mesh, concrete pour, and finish options.
Shed slab
Site prep, boxing, mesh, pour, and float finish.
Concrete patio
Exposed aggregate, plain, or coloured concrete with edging.
Footpath and crossover
Council-spec crossover with kerb cuts and correct falls.
Retaining wall footings
Excavation, rebar, formwork, and structural concrete pour.
Pool surrounds
Slip-resistant finish, coping tiles, and proper drainage falls.
Frequently Asked Questions
QuoteMate is an AI-powered quoting app that helps concreters create professional quotes in under 2 minutes. Describe any concreting job, and the AI suggests materials with real-time pricing from major Australian suppliers. Send branded PDF quotes via email, SMS, or WhatsApp.
QuoteMate covers all types of concreting jobs including Concrete driveway, Shed slab, Concrete patio, Footpath and crossover, Retaining wall footings, Pool surrounds. You can also describe any custom job and the AI will suggest appropriate materials and quantities.
Concreters typically quote between $1,500 – $25,000 depending on the scope of work. QuoteMate ensures every quote is accurate with real-time material pricing and proper GST calculations.
QuoteMate offers a free 7-day trial so you can create quotes immediately — no credit card required. Pro plans start at $49/month or $328/year (save 44%) for unlimited quotes, invoicing, and all premium features.