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Concrete steps and ramps: design, rules and cost

Concrete steps and ramps are priced as a custom job rather than per m², because most of the work is formwork.

112 businesses listedUpdated October 2026
In short

Concrete steps and ramps are priced as a custom job rather than per m², because most of the work is formwork. What matters most is consistent step sizes and a non-slip finish.

What concrete steps & ramps involves

  1. Measure the rise and plan equal risers and goings
  2. Build formwork for each tread and any landings
  3. Place reinforcement and pour, usually in one go
  4. Finish treads with broom, exposed or a slip-resistant nosing
  5. Strip forms, cure and add handrails if needed
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How much concrete steps & ramps costs

There is no reliable public per-step price for Australia; quotes depend on the number of steps, width, access and finish. Expect to pay more per m² than for a flat slab because of the formwork labour.

Price ranges in Australia (GST incl.)

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

Plain concrete slab: typical price per m² by state

NSW$126
VIC$116
QLD$110
WA$116
SA$101
TAS$100
NT$110
ACT$120
National typical price × capital-city price index (October 2026). Click a state to open the calculator.

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Before you hire

  • Ask the concreter to show the riser and going sizes before pouring – uneven steps are a trip hazard
  • Choose a textured finish; avoid smooth trowelled treads outdoors
  • Ask about handrail fixing points so you don't core-drill new concrete later
  • For a ramp, agree the gradient up front (1:14 is the usual target for wheelchair access)

Standards and approvals

Stairs that are part of a building must meet the National Construction Code (riser 115–190 mm, going 240–355 mm for most domestic stairs). Slip resistance is classified under AS 4586. Concreting for homes is licensed building work in most states. In NSW a contractor licence from NSW Fair Trading is needed for residential work over $5,000 (labour and materials, incl. GST); in Queensland a QBCC licence is needed for work over $3,300; in Victoria, domestic building work over $10,000 must be done by a registered builder (Building and Plumbing Commission). Check the licence number on the regulator's public register before paying a deposit.

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Who does concrete steps & ramps

112 businesses in the directory list this service; 112 of them mention it on their own website (the quote is on each business page).

New South Wales 24 businesses

All concreters in New South Wales

Victoria 7 businesses
  • Concreter
    Hume Concreting MelbourneShepparton, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Kalm ConcreteBerwick, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Melton ConcretersMelton, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Royal Concrete Pty LtdWerribee, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Salcrete Concreting Pty LtdCaroline Springs, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Concreter
    Ymc ConcretingDandenong, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Polished & epoxy floors
    Bluestone Polish Concrete FloorBeechworth, VIC
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete steps & ramps
    • Footings, foundations & columns
Queensland 27 businesses

All concreters in Queensland

Western Australia 17 businesses

All concreters in Western Australia

South Australia 15 businesses

All concreters in South Australia

Tasmania 10 businesses
  • Concreter
    Aurelia Concrete SolutionsHobart, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    JP Concreting TASKingston, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Hobart Concreting SolutionsHobart, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Polished & epoxy floors
    Prime Grinding Tasmania Pty LtdHuonville, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Polished & epoxy floors
    1300NonslipHobart, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concrete cutting & drilling
    Van Dieman DiamondNew Norfolk, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    DRC HobartHobart, TAS
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
    • Car parks & loading bays
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    Knockout Concreting & Excavation Pty LtdDeloraine, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    Landscapes 4 UHobart, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    Clear Choice Contracting and Demolition TASDeloraine, TAS
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
Northern Territory 3 businesses
  • Concreter
    Amb Concreting DarwinDarwin, NT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    Olympic Concreting & Construction Pty LtdPalmerston City, NT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    Ostojic GroupPalmerston City, NT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete steps & ramps
    • Car parks & loading bays
Australian Capital Territory 9 businesses
  • Concreter
    ACT ConcreteMitchell, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    ACT ConcretersCanberra, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    City Concreting ACTNarrabundah, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Canberra Concreting SolutionsBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    Concreting Canberra ProBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Concreter
    P&K ConcretingBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Polished & epoxy floors
    Canberra Polished ConcreteGowrie, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    CM Formwork CanberraFyshwick, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Driveway crossovers
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
  • Builder, civil or landscaping
    Alford YardworksBelconnen, ACT
    • Concrete driveways
    • Concrete paths & footpaths
    • Concrete steps & ramps
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Common questions

What size should concrete steps be?

For homes the National Construction Code allows risers of 115–190 mm and goings of 240–355 mm, and every step in a flight should be the same.

Do outdoor concrete steps need a handrail?

Under the Building Code a handrail is generally needed where a stair rises more than 1 m. Check your council or certifier for your situation.

Can steps be added to an existing slab?

Yes. The concreter dowels steel bars into the existing slab so the new steps can't move or separate.

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