How to compare concreting quotes in Sale
Two quotes for the same Sale driveway can be far apart, and the lower one is not always the better deal. Here is a checklist for weighing them up properly.
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Check the excavation and base
The biggest hidden difference between quotes is usually what happens below the slab. Look for the excavation depth, how soft clay or fill will be handled, and the type and depth of crushed rock. A thin base is the most common way a quote is made to look cheaper.
Slab depth and steel
Compare the stated slab thickness and the reinforcement type. If you tow a caravan, keep a boat or get truck deliveries, make sure the design allows for it.
Joints, drainage and edges
A complete quote shows planned saw cuts, pits and grated drains, where water discharges, and how edges and steps are formed.
Finish and sealer
Does each quote name the exact pebble mix or oxide shade? Which sealer brand and coat count are allowed for, if any? Is anti-slip grit added on slopes or near pools?
Permits and extras
Crossovers in Wellington Shire need a road-reserve permit. See whether each price covers lodging that application, demolition and disposal of existing paving, any concrete pump, and returning the verge to grass.
Timing and payment terms
Look at when each concreter can start, how long the work will take, what happens if rain delays the pour, and how deposits and progress payments are structured. A reputable business sets these out in writing and does not ask for the full amount before work begins.
The visit itself
Did the concreter come out, measure and test the ground? A quote built on a real site visit is far more likely to match the final account.
Talk to a Sale concreter
Free site visits and written quotes from Sale out to Maffra, Stratford, Heyfield and Yarram. We publish no rates, because river-flat clay, removal and access vary on every Wellington Shire job.