Licensed Concreters in Queensland
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QueenslandConcreter Statistics
Breakdown by Licence Class
- Concreting4,444
- Concreting Restricted To Light Concreting122
- Concreting Restricted To Minor Concrete Work44
- Concreting Restricted To Special Finishes12
- Concreting Restricted To Concrete Repairs10
Breakdown by Financial Category
- Self Certification - Builder/Trade1,714
- Self Certification - Trade1,457
- No Financials Required711
- Category 1368
- Category 2298
- Category 370
- Category 45
- Category 65
- Category 52
- Category 72
Concreter Licensing in Queensland
Concreters specialise in placing, finishing, and curing concrete for residential and commercial projects across Australia. Their work includes driveways, footpaths, patios, slabs, retaining walls, pool surrounds, and decorative concrete features. Concrete work demands precision timing — from formwork construction and steel reinforcement placement through to pouring, screeding, floating, and applying the chosen finish before the mix sets. Australian concreters work with plain concrete, coloured concrete, exposed aggregate, stamped (stencilled) patterns, and polished concrete for interior floors. Homeowners most commonly need a concreter for driveway replacements, garage slabs, outdoor entertaining areas, and house slab preparation before a build. Because concrete is permanent and extremely costly to rectify, getting the job right first time is critical.
Queensland Building and Construction Commission — Regulatory Overview
Queensland Building and Construction Commission is Queensland's principal regulator for the building and construction industry, responsible for licensing all concreters who perform regulated work in the state. The QBCC issues and renews licences, sets minimum requirements for licensees, investigates complaints, and takes disciplinary action against non-compliant operators.
As of February 2026, Queensland Building and Construction Commission oversees 4,632 licensed concreters across Queensland, covering 5 licence classes. This represents one of the most comprehensive licensing regimes in Australia, designed to protect consumers and maintain industry standards.
Performing unlicensed concreter work in Queensland carries significant fines. Homeowners who engage unlicensed concreters lose access to statutory consumer protections and may face voided insurance, failed inspections, and other consequences.
How to Verify a Concreter in Queensland
Verifying a concreter's licence in Queensland is straightforward and should be done before engaging any tradesperson for work. You can use TradieVerify's free search tool to instantly look up any Queenslandconcreter by name, licence number, or business name. Alternatively, you can search directly through Queensland Building and Construction Commission at https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au.
When verifying, confirm: (1) the licence is current and active, (2) the licence class covers the type of work you need, (3) there are no conditions or restrictions on their licence, and (4) there is no disciplinary history. A legitimate concreter will have no hesitation providing their licence number for verification.
How to Hire a Concreter in Queensland
- 1Confirm they will install reinforcement to engineering specifications
Concrete driveways and slabs require steel reinforcement (typically SL72 or SL82 mesh) placed on bar chairs at the correct height within the pour. Ask what reinforcement is specified and whether it complies with AS 2870 for residential slabs. Unreinforced concrete cracks quickly under Australian conditions.
- 2Ask about their concrete supply and pour scheduling
Concrete must be placed within 90 minutes of batching. Ask whether the concreter uses a reputable local batch plant, how many trucks they have scheduled, and whether they have enough crew to place and finish the concrete before it begins to set — especially on large pours or hot days.
- 3Check they hold a QBCC or equivalent concreting licence
In Queensland, concreting work over $3,300 (inc. GST) requires a QBCC licence under the Concreting class. NSW requires a licence for work over $5,000. Verify the licence on the state register. Unlicensed concreters cannot be held accountable through the state's dispute resolution process.
- 4Ask about control joint placement and spacing
Control joints (saw cuts or tooled grooves) are essential to manage where concrete cracks as it shrinks during curing. Joints should be placed at intervals no greater than 25–30 times the slab thickness. A concreter who does not discuss joint placement is likely to leave you with random, unsightly cracking.
- 5Confirm their curing method and how long to keep off the concrete
Concrete reaches only about 70 per cent of its design strength at 7 days and full strength at 28 days. Ask whether the concreter will apply a curing compound, wet-cure with hessian, or use plastic sheeting, and how long you should keep vehicles and heavy loads off the surface.
Red Flags When Hiring a Concreter
- No reinforcement mesh or bar chairs visible before the pour:Concrete without reinforcement is structurally inadequate for driveways, slabs, and paths that bear vehicle or structural loads. If the concreter has set up formwork but there is no steel mesh on bar chairs before the truck arrives, the finished slab is likely to crack extensively. Mesh sitting on the ground instead of on chairs is equally ineffective.
- Pours concrete directly onto unprepared ground:Concrete requires a compacted subbase — typically crushed rock or road base — to distribute loads and prevent settlement cracking. Pouring concrete directly onto topsoil, clay, or fill that has not been compacted is a recipe for slab failure. The concreter should excavate to a stable base and compact before pouring.
- No control joints cut or tooled into the slab:Without control joints, concrete will crack randomly as it shrinks during curing. A concreter who finishes a large slab without cutting or tooling control joints at regular intervals either lacks the knowledge or is rushing the job. Random cracking in plain concrete is unsightly and in decorative concrete it ruins the finish.
Typical Concreter Costs in Queensland
Common Concreter Jobs & Estimated Costs
| Job | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Concrete driveway (per sqm) | $50 – $100 |
| Concrete slab for shed (20sqm) | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Concrete path or footpath | $800 – $2,500 |
| Exposed aggregate driveway (per sqm) | $80 – $150 |
| Concrete crack repair | $200 – $600 |
Concreter Complaints & Disputes in Queensland
Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
How to Lodge a Complaint
- 1Write to the tradesperson detailing the issue and requesting rectification within a reasonable timeframe (usually 14 days)
- 2If unresolved, lodge a complaint online via the QBCC website or call 139 333
- 3QBCC will assess the complaint and may arrange an inspection
- 4If the complaint is substantiated, QBCC can issue a direction to rectify the work
- 5If the tradesperson fails to comply, QBCC may take disciplinary action or use its insurance fund to cover rectification
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Australia?
Plain concrete driveways typically cost $65–$110 per square metre, exposed aggregate $100–$160, and coloured or stamped concrete $100–$180 per square metre. These prices include formwork, mesh, and finishing but can vary with site access, excavation requirements, and regional concrete prices. A standard two-car driveway of 40–50 square metres generally costs $4,000–$8,000 depending on the finish.
What is the difference between exposed aggregate and stamped concrete?
Exposed aggregate is created by washing or blasting the top layer of cement paste to reveal the decorative stone (aggregate) within the concrete mix. Stamped concrete uses patterned moulds pressed into freshly poured coloured concrete to create the appearance of pavers, stone, or brick. Exposed aggregate is generally more durable and lower maintenance, while stamped concrete offers more design flexibility but may require resealing every 2–3 years.
Why has my concrete driveway cracked?
Common causes include insufficient or poorly placed reinforcement, missing or incorrectly spaced control joints, curing too quickly in hot weather, a subbase that was not properly compacted, or tree roots causing ground movement. While hairline cracks are normal and almost unavoidable, cracks wider than 2–3 mm or that cause one side to lift suggest a structural issue that should be assessed.
How many licensed concreters are there in Queensland?
As of February 2026, there are 4,632 licensed concreters registered with Queensland Building and Construction Commission in Queensland. This includes all licence classes: Concreting, Concreting Restricted To Light Concreting, Concreting Restricted To Minor Concrete Work, Concreting Restricted To Special Finishes.
How do I verify a concreter's licence in Queensland?
You can verify any Queensland concreter's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through Queensland Building and Construction Commission at https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au. Enter the concreter's name or licence number to confirm their registration status, licence class, and any disciplinary history.