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Commercial Concrete Grinding Cost Guide
Indicative project rates are provided for budget guidance only. Final pricing is confirmed after scope review or inspection and depends on the existing floor, access, removal requirement, specified handover profile, programme and selected flooring system.
These are guide prices only — every floor is different. Prices depend on floor size, concrete hardness, existing coatings, cracks and access. Your quotation will clearly show the final GST-inclusive total. A small test grind may be required before we confirm the final price on difficult surfaces.
Section 1
CONCRETE GRINDING & FLOOR PREPARATION
Prices depend on the thickness, hardness and number of layers being removed.
Basic Grinding
Basic concrete preparation grind
$15–$25/m²
Heavy preparation or hard concrete
$25–$40/m²
Glue & Adhesive Removal
Light carpet glue removal
$20–$30/m²
Vinyl or carpet-tile glue removal
$25–$40/m²
Thick or multiple glue layers
$40–$60/m²
Coating & Surface Removal
Paint or acrylic sealer removal
$25–$45/m²
Epoxy coating removal
$35–$65/m²
Tile glue or thinset removal
$30–$50/m²
Heavy & Specialist Removal
Waterproofing membrane removal
$45–$70/m²
Screed or self-leveller removal
$50–$90+/m²
Stencil or spraycrete removal
$45–$90+/m²
Concrete levelling or high-spot removal
Inspection required
Rooftop Concrete Grinding & Waterproofing Preparation
Rooftop project price
Site Inspection Required
Rooftop and elevated concrete preparation is quoted after inspection because access, lifting requirements, existing membrane or coating, edges, penetrations, slab condition, weather exposure and waste handling can significantly affect the scope.
Written quotation
Rooftop membrane removal requires inspection, a written quotation and suitable weather conditions.
Accessible areas only
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Section 2
POLISHED CONCRETE
Indicative polished-concrete and grind-and-seal rates for commercial, industrial and selected residential slabs. Final pricing depends on the existing concrete, required aggregate exposure, edge work, repairs and specified finish.
Budget Guidance
Warehouse Densify & Burnish
$20–$55/m²
Cleaned, densified and burnished without exposing large amounts of aggregate. Best for new concrete slabs.
Warehouses
Retail Spaces
Large Open Areas
Outdoor
Honed Concrete
$75–$120/m²
Lower-gloss, slip-resistant finish. Ideal for outdoor areas. Slip-resistant additives may affect the final price.
Alfresco Areas
Pool Surrounds
Commercial Entrances
Grind & Seal
Polished appearance at a lower price than mechanical polish
Minimal exposure or cream finish
$50–$65/m²
Salt-and-pepper exposure
$55–$75/m²
Medium aggregate exposure
$65–$85/m²
Full aggregate exposure
$75–$100+/m²
Mechanically Polished Concrete
Progressive diamond tooling, densifier & polishing pads
Pricing assumes a sound slab with standard aggregate exposure. Full aggregate exposure, extensive grouting, repairs, difficult edges and contamination may increase the price.
Pricing assumes a sound slab with standard aggregate exposure. Full aggregate exposure, extensive grouting, repairs, difficult edges and contamination may increase the price.
400 grit — Matte or low sheen
$80–$100/m²
800 grit — Satin finish
$90–$115/m²
1500 grit — High gloss
$100–$130/m²
3000 grit — Premium high gloss
$110–$145+/m²
Section 3
EPOXY FLOORING
Pricing includes standard diamond grinding, industrial dust extraction and application of the selected coating system.
Clear & Solid-Colour
Warehouses, workshops, factories
Clear sealer / dustproof
$30–$45/m²
Basic two-coat epoxy
$45–$65/m²
Solid-colour 100% solids epoxy
$55–$80/m²
Heavy-duty commercial epoxy
$70–$140/m²
Decorative Flake
Garages, showrooms, retail, amenities
Standard partial-flake
$60–$80/m²
Full-broadcast flake
$70–$95/m²
Premium flake + polyaspartic
$85–$120/m²
Premium with two clear topcoats
$100–$135/m²
Decorative & Heavy-Duty
Inspection required coats, thickness & site vary
Metallic epoxy
$100–$160/m²
Full Quartz-Broadcast Epoxy System
$100–$160/m²
Heavy-duty non-slip epoxy
$80–$130/m²
Epoxy mortar / resurfacing
$120–$200+/m²
Commercial kitchen epoxy
$90–$120+/m²
Section 4
COMMON ADDITIONAL WORK
Additional preparation, repair or access work may be required to achieve the specified substrate condition and trade handover standard.
Standard Additional Work
Minor crack repairs
from $15/lin. m
Additional/detail edge grinding
$20–$40/lin. m
Epoxy coving
$80–$120/lin. m
Additional non-slip finish
add $5–$15/m²
Specialty Additional Work
Heavy structural crack prep
Quoted after inspection
Heavy edge coating removal
$25–$45/lin. m
Moisture-barrier primer
add $15–$30/m²
Floor levelling
Quoted after inspection
Section 5
VOLUME-BASED COMMERCIAL PRICING
Indicative volume-based project rates may apply to large, open commercial and industrial floors where access, edge work, floor condition, power, programme and handover requirements support efficient production.
Large-Area Floor Preparation
Basic preparation grind
500–999 m²
$12–$18/m²
1,000–2,999 m²
$8–$14/m²
3,000–4,999 m²
$7–$11/m²
5,000 m² and above
Project price available
Large-Area Flooring Systems
1,000 m² and above
Basic grind and preparation
$8–$14/m²
Basic two-coat epoxy
$35–$55/m²
Commercial full-flake system
$55–$80/m²
Heavy-duty commercial epoxy
$60–$95/m²
Grind-and-seal concrete
$40–$60/m²
Mechanically polished concrete
$75–$110+/m²
Large-project pricing assumes
Open, mostly unobstructed areas
Minimal hand grinding required
Continuous access to the floor
Standard working hours
Suitable machinery access
No heavy coating or adhesive removal
Minimum Project Charge
$950–$1,250
plus GST ($1,045–$1,375 incl GST) — applies to small projects
Covers transport, machinery, setup, industrial dust extraction, labour, consumables and cleaning.
What May Be Included (Scope Dependent)
Professional concrete grinding
Industrial dust extraction
Accessible edge preparation where included
Materials specified for coating or polishing scopes
Installation only where included in the written quotation
Final vacuum cleaning
Written scope of work
Why Prices Can Change
Floor area and production sequence
Coating or adhesive thickness, layers and surface contamination
Concrete hardness and test-grind results
Required floor profile and handover standard
Edge work, cracks, repairs and tooling consumption
Restricted, rooftop or elevated access
Waste removal and disposal requirements
Available site power, water and generator requirements
Programme, working hours and trade sequencing
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