How much does Rib and Block Slabs cost in South Africa? (updated 2024)

We have put together a few scenarios, see which one fits you, this should give you an accurate budget on the concrete rib and 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 that costs an extra R5000
• The Engineer will decide what steel needs to be bought for the foundation.
• Labor 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.
• Labor 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 rib and Slab YouTube video to see the installation video
• 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.
• Labor 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 rib and Slab YouTube video 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

• Labor 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
• View rib and slab YouTube video to see installation videos

More affordable Polystyrene block instead of concrete block

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

• Labor 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
• View rib and slab YouTube video 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.