Preparation
Excavation, disposal, base and compaction.
What the job involves
Mobilisation, demolition, access, pumping, base preparation, reinforcement and decorative finishing can outweigh raw concrete volume on residential jobs.
Decisions that shape the scope
Structure
Thickness, reinforcement, joints and edges.
Placement
Supply, access, pumping, labour and curing.
Finish
Texture, colour, exposure, sealing and clean-up.
Local planning point
What to check in this market
Include verge approvals and crossover work where relevant. A broad online price is not a property-specific offer.
Useful details for a quote request
- Measured dimensions
- Ground assumptions
- Structural specification
- Access method
- Inclusions and approvals
Compare like with like
Ask each responding provider to put the proposed scope, assumptions, exclusions and responsibilities in writing. A lower figure is not a saving if it omits preparation, access, disposal, approvals or completion work that another quote includes.