What a concreter can help with
- New concrete driveways
- Exposed aggregate driveways
- Paths and patios
- Garage and shed slabs
- Replacing an old driveway
Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.
What we check
Before we book a concreter, we check they hold insurance for the work.
What concrete and driveways costs in NZ
Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your concreter quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Plain concrete driveway, per square metreper m2, figures exclude GST unless stated, page says Auckland averages $200/m2 and Christchurch $170/m2 for all finishes | $120 to $180CheckMyBuilder, 2026 |
| Exposed aggregate driveway, per square metreper m2, figures exclude GST unless stated | $180 to $280CheckMyBuilder, 2026 |
| Plain concrete driveway, supplied and laid (Auckland)per m2, Auckland pricing, GST not stated, the article gives about $6,000 to $6,500 all in for a 40 m2 plain driveway once base and edging are added | $120 to $160ArchiPro, 2026 |
| Single-car concrete driveway (20 to 30 m2), totalincludes supply, forming, reinforcing, pour and finishing, excavation and base prep extra if needed, GST not stated | $4,000 to $7,000QuickTrade NZ, 2026 |
| Concrete driveway, per square metretypical marketplace figure, GST not stated | $135 to $185Airtasker NZ, 2026 |
Before you say yes
Good questions to ask your concreter, and the warning signs to walk away from.
Questions to ask
- Does the price include excavation, base preparation, reinforcing and drainage, or are those extra?
- What thickness and strength of concrete are you using, and what finish?
- Does the driveway need a council vehicle crossing approval, and who applies for it?
- If there is a retaining wall, is it over 1.5 metres or carrying a driveway, and who checks if it needs a building consent?
- Does the price include GST, and what is the payment schedule?
Red flags
- The quote is a single price per square metre with no mention of base, drainage or reinforcing.
- They say a retaining wall needs no consent without checking its height, drainage or whether a driveway sits above it.
- They start a new vehicle crossing without written approval from the council.
- They can't say what thickness or concrete strength they will use.
How it works
- Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
- We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
- One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
- A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.
Concrete and driveways questions
Is it free to find a concreter with GoodTradie?
Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.
What do you check before booking a concreter?
We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.
Will I get several concrete and driveways quotes?
No. We book one checked local concreter. They look at the job and give you their own quote.
How do I know the price is fair?
We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.
How much does concrete and driveways cost in NZ?
Plain concrete driveway, per square metre: $120 to $180 (CheckMyBuilder, 2026). Exposed aggregate driveway, per square metre: $180 to $280 (CheckMyBuilder, 2026). Plain concrete driveway, supplied and laid (Auckland): $120 to $160 (ArchiPro, 2026). Single-car concrete driveway (20 to 30 m2), total: $4,000 to $7,000 (QuickTrade NZ, 2026). Concrete driveway, per square metre: $135 to $185 (Airtasker NZ, 2026). Your concreter quotes after looking at the job.
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