A listing of local (Melbourne, Victoria) independent concreters whom MPa deals with regularly and can recommend for their high quality work. If you have used one of these concreters, please feel free to write a review and give them a score out of 5.

Tips for Selecting Your Concreter
Hiring a concreter is an important, if not the most important, aspect of undertaking a concreting projects around the home or commercial site. There are many factors to consider, such as qualifications, experience, reputation and your confidence in their abilities.

When making the decision to hire a professional concreter, it is important to consider each of the following points:

1.        DON’T PAY FOR THE JOB UP FRONT, it is normal to pay a 30% deposit at commencement, with the balance being paid on completion.  If you concreter asks you to pay in full up front or cheaper for cash GET RID OF THEM. If you pay in full they may never turn up to do the job.  If you pay cash/no receipt and  there is a problem with the job in the future, you will have no documentation/proof.

2.        Always sign a contract/quote with your concreter.  Make sure that the contract/quote includes all details of the work to be completed.  This ensures that the costs and terms of the project are agreed upon before the commencement of the project and thus cannot be changed without the agreement of both parties.

3.        Ensure that your chosen concreter has the correct insurance and is properly licensed. Licenses and insurance will protect you should anything go wrong with your concreting job. Ask to see their insurance certificates and ensure that they remain current for the duration of the project.

4.        Reputation is an important thing to consider when hiring a concreter. Ask for references and try to speak to referees yourself where possible. Your concreter should also have a good working relationship with your local council. Also check with the Department of Fair Trading to ensure that no complaints have been lodged against your chosen concreter.

5.        “Shop around”. Take the time to obtain more than one quote. Speak to your concreter so you are able to familiarise yourself with them, and also find out if they are capable of giving you the results that you want with your home improvements. It’s important that your concreter is able to follow your design brief and that you are confident in their abilities.   As everything in life you get what you pay for!