Concrete patios and entertaining areas: cost and finishes

What concrete patios involves

1. Set levels so water drains away from the house
2. Prepare base and forms
3. Place reinforcement
4. Pour and finish (broom, exposed, coloured, stamped or polished)
5. Cut joints, cure and seal

How much concrete patios costs

Back-yard access is the big variable: if the truck can't reach, a pump or barrows adds roughly $300–$800. Decorative finishes add to the base price.

Source: whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Australia 2026 (verified October 2026); whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Sydney 2026. Prices include GST. Checked October 2026.

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Before you hire

• Ask for a fall of about 1:100 away from the house
• Keep the slab below the damp course and weep holes
• Choose a non-slip finish near pools and doors
• Plan pergola footings and drainage before the pour

Standards and approvals

Who does concrete patios

652 businesses in the directory list this service; 234 of them mention it on their own website (the quote is on each business page).

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