How much does Rib and Block Slabs cost in South Africa? (updated 2023/24)

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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 2024

Note: This is a GUIDELINE ONLY for your budget purposes and no means our price list, please send your plan via email or whatsapp for a quote.

When building a single-story new home?

SINGLE STOREY NEW 50 SQUARE METERS 100 SQUARE METERS 200 SQUARE METERS
Engineer Foundation R3000 R 4000 R 5000
Foundation concrete 8m3     R13000 16m3  R26000 32m3  R52000
Ground floor slab concrete 5.5m3  R9000 11m3  R18000 22m3  R36000
  • To avoid manual pumping, you can hire a pump which costs an extra R5000
  • The Engineer will decide what steel needs to be bought for the foundation.
  • 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 quote including transport

 

When building a double-story new home?

DOUBLE STOREY NEW 50 SQUARE METERS 100 SQUARE METERS 200 SQUARE METERS
Engineer Foundation R 3000 R 4000 R 5000
Foundation concrete 8m3     R13000 16m3  R26000 32m3  R52000
Ground floor slab concrete 5.5m3  R9000 11m3  R18000 22m3  R36000
Engineer Slab R4500 R5500 R7000
Slab Material first floor * concrete block  (excl transport) R23000 R44000 R82000
Slab Concrete With pump R19500 With Pump R33000 With pump R55000
  • To avoid manual pumping, you can hire a pump which costs an extra R5000 on the foundation and ground floor
  • The Engineer will decide what steel needs to be bought for the foundation.
  • Labour costs are excluded and are worked out per quote with your contractor
  • The above prices are a general estimate for 2022. 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 3000 R 4000 R 5000
Foundation concrete 8m3     R13000 16m3  R26000 32m3  R52000
Ground floor slab concrete 5.5m3  R9000 11m3  R18000 22m3  R36000
Engineer Slab R4500 R5500 R7000
Slab Material first floor * polystyrene block (excl transport) R20000 R38000 R74000
Slab Concrete With pump R19000 With Pump R32000 With pump R53000
  • To avoid manual pumping, you can hire a pump which costs an extra R5000 on the foundation and ground floor
  • The Engineer will decide what steel needs to be bought for the foundation.
  • 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 quote including transport
  • 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 3000 R 4000 R 5000
Engineer Slab R4500 R5500 R7000
Slab Material first floor * concrete block  (excl transport) R23000 R44000 R82000
Slab Concrete With pump R19500 With Pump R33000 With pump R55000
  • 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 quote including transport
  • 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 3000 R 4000 R 5000
Engineer Slab R4500 R5500 R7000
Slab Material first floor * polystyrene block (excl transport) R20000 R38000 R74000
Slab Concrete With pump R19500 With Pump R33000 R55000
  • 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 quote including transport
  • 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.