Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• survey and mark the concrete area to be removed

• break out concrete slabs or reinforced sections using powered breakers and hand tools

• cut and remove exposed reinforcement and separate large sections for removal

• cart away arisings to skip or grab lorry and sweep the area of dust and loose debris

• prepare sub-base: excavate to profile, lay geotextile and compact crushed stone

• supply, spread and level chosen gravel and finish with compaction and edging as required

• final inspection and tidy including dust suppression measures and operatives wearing PPE

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical small domestic jobs (remove concrete and relay gravel on a single drive up to ~20m²) take 1–3 days on site; larger or reinforced concrete areas can take 3–7 days. Factors that extend time: poor access, buried services, high disposal volumes, bad weather or additional landscaping work

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you carry public liability insurance and can I see the certificate

• how will waste be removed — skip, grab lorry or haulage, and who arranges permits

• what plant will you use and will it need direct vehicle access or ground protection

• do you provide a written quote with a clear scope, exclusions and payment schedule

• how will you protect drains, neighbouring boundaries and soft landscaping during works

• what guarantees or maintenance advice do you offer for the sub-base and gravel finish

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm clear vehicle access and parking for vans and plant

• locate and mark underground services and supply any utility plans to the tradie

• secure pets and keep children away from the work area

• agree where skips will sit and whether a grab lorry needs front or rear access

• confirm working hours, site cleanliness expectations and a contingency plan for bad weather