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We have put together a few scenarios, see which one fits you, this should give you an accurate budget on the concrete slab part of your home or building for the year 2020. See updated 2021/22 rates here

When building a single-story new home?

SINGLE STOREY NEW 50 SQUARE METERS 100 SQUARE METERS 200 SQUARE METERS
Engineer Foundation R 2000 R 2500 R 4000
Foundation concrete 8m3     R11500 16m3  R23000 32m3  R46000
Ground floor slab concrete 5.5m3  R8000 11m3  R16000 22m3  R32000
  • To avoid manual pumping, you can hire a pump which costs an extra R5000
  • Labour costs are excluded and are worked out per quote with your contractor
  • The above prices are a general estimate. Contact royalconcreteslabs@gmail.com for an accurate discounted quote

When building a double-story new home?

DOUBLE STOREY NEW 50 SQUARE METERS 100 SQUARE METERS 200 SQUARE METERS
Engineer Foundation R 2000 R 2500 R 4000
Foundation concrete 8m3     R11500 16m3  R23000 32m3  R46000
Ground floor slab concrete 5.5m3  R8000 11m3  R16000 22m3  R32000
Engineer Slab R4000 R5000 R6000
Slab Material first floor * concrete block R20000 R38000 R70000
Slab Concrete With pump R17500 With Pump R30000 R50000
  • To avoid manual pumping, you can hire a pump which costs an extra R5000 on the foundation and ground floor
  • Labour costs are excluded and are worked out per quote with your contractor
  • The above prices are a general estimate for 2020. Contact royalconcreteslabs@gmail.com for an accurate discounted quote
  • Visit royalconcreteslabs.co.za to see installation videos
  • See cheaper polystyrene block price below

More affordable Polystyrene block instead of concrete block

DOUBLE STOREY NEW 50 SQUARE METERS 100 SQUARE METERS 200 SQUARE METERS
Engineer Foundation R 2000 R 2500 R 4000
Foundation concrete 8m3     R11500 16m3  R23000 32m3  R46000
Ground floor slab concrete 5.5m3  R8000 11m3  R16000 22m3  R32000
Engineer Slab R4000 R5000 R6000
Slab Material first floor * polystyrene block R17000 R34000 R65000
Slab Concrete With pump R17500 With Pump R30000 R50000
  • To avoid manual pumping, you can hire a pump which costs an extra R5000 on the foundation and ground floor
  • Labour costs are excluded and are worked out per quote with your contractor
  • The above prices are a general estimate for 2020. Contact royalconcreteslabs@gmail.com for an accurate discounted quote
  • Polystyrene block slabs are lightweight, faster and cheaper
  • Visit royalconcreteslabs.co.za to see installation videos

When my home is already a single story and I want to add another floor above?

DOUBLE STOREY exist 50 SQUARE METERS 100 SQUARE METERS 200 SQUARE METERS
Engineer Foundation R 2000 R 2500 R 4000
Engineer Slab R4000 R5000 R6000
Slab Material first floor * concrete block R20000 R38000 R70000
Slab Concrete With pump R17500 With Pump R30000 R50000
  • Labour costs are excluded and are worked out per quote with your contractor
  • The above prices are a general estimate for 2020. Contact royalconcreteslabs@gmail.com for an accurate discounted quote
  • Engineers may require certain walls and foundations to be stiffened
  • Visit royalconcreteslabs.co.za to see installation videos

 

More affordable Polystyrene block instead of concrete block

DOUBLE STOREY exist 50 SQUARE METERS 100 SQUARE METERS 200 SQUARE METERS
Engineer Foundation R 2000 R 2500 R 4000
Engineer Slab R4000 R5000 R6000
Slab Material first floor * polystyrene block R17000 R34000 R65000
Slab Concrete With pump R17500 With Pump R30000 R50000
  • Labour costs are excluded and are worked out per quote with your contractor
  • The above prices are a general estimate for 2020. Contact royalconcreteslabs@gmail.com for an accurate discounted quote
  • Polystyrene block slabs are lightweight, faster and cheaper
  • Engineers may require certain walls and foundations to be stiffened
  • Visit royalconcreteslabs.co.za to see installation videos

Note: This is a general guideline, please contact the office directly for accurate quotes. All other material is not included in this estimate, such as bricks, contractors etc, this should be costed by a reputable hardware store.