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 our youtube page 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 our youtube page 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

 

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 our youtube page 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.