Concreting cost NZ 2026 — typically $9,000 ($3,000–$22,000)

What does concreting cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical driveway, path or slab

$9,000

Most jobs land between $3,000 and $22,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Concreting

Concrete slab, driveway or patio

Length (m)

Width (m)

Finish

Excavation and base metaluntick if the site is already cut and based

Break out old concrete

Estimated installed price

$5,000

Most jobs like this land between $3,700 and $6,700, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$130–$220 per m²

Shed slab or patio, 100 mm plain, 24 m²$130–$220 per m²$3,120–$5,280

Excavation and base metal$25–$60 per m²$600–$1,440

NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Boxing, mesh, 100 mm of 20 MPa concrete from the truck, placing, finishing and cuts.

Not included: Drainage, retaining, thickened edges for a building, and engineering.

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People use Connect for driveways, paths, patios, slabs and exposed aggregate.

What drives the price

Area and thickness, excavation and base, plain versus exposed aggregate or coloured, and access for the truck and digger.

Example jobs

Single driveway, 40 m² plain$6,000–$10,000

Exposed aggregate driveway, 60 m²$14,000–$22,000

Shed slab 6 x 6 m$4,500–$7,500

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does concreting cost in NZ?

A typical driveway, path or slab is around $9,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $3,000 and $22,000. Area and thickness, excavation and base, plain versus exposed aggregate or coloured, and access for the truck and digger.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.