How long does it take to install a garage or shed pad?

For a typical residential pad, the active work is 1 to 2 days. Allow 7 days before erecting a heavy structure on it, and 28 days for full strength.

How much does a garage or shed pad cost in Perth?

Garage and shed pad pricing in Perth typically ranges from $95 to $160 per square metre, depending on size, reinforcement requirements, finish and any associated work. Smaller pads often have a minimum job charge. Workshop slabs with heavy reinforcement requirements sit at the upper end. Pricing is indicative and subject to change based on material costs, project specifications and site conditions.

How thick should a garage or shed pad be?

Standard residential garage and shed pads are typically 100mm thick with appropriate reinforcement. Workshop slabs with heavier loading may need to be 125 to 150mm and may require additional reinforcement. We always pour to engineer's specifications where provided.

Can you pour a pad before the shed is delivered?

Yes — and that's the typical sequence. The pad needs to be poured, cured and ready before the shed installer arrives. We coordinate timing with your shed supplier so everything sequences correctly.

Do garage and shed pads need council approval?

Pads attached to a habitable building such as the garage of a new home are usually covered under the home's building approval. Standalone shed pads may or may not need approval depending on size, height and proximity to boundaries — local council rules vary across Perth. It is worth checking with your local council before construction.

Hairline cracking is normal for any concrete slab. We control it through proper reinforcement, joint placement and curing. Major structural cracking is rare with a properly installed pad.

Can I have a polished concrete garage floor?

Yes — polished concrete and honed concrete garage floors are increasingly popular for high-end builds and homeowners who want their garage to look as good as the rest of the home. We pour the slab and polish or hone on site.

YOUR LOCAL CONCRETING PARTNER

Concrete Garage & Shed Pads Perth

Whether you’re laying the slab for a new double garage, prepping for a Colorbond shed, or building a workshop that’ll see real load, the pad underneath needs to be level, properly reinforced and built to handle whatever sits on top of it. At Colacrete we pour garage and shed pads across Perth — for builders, homeowners and developers — to spec and on schedule.

What we do

Garage pads — single, double and triple garages, attached and detached

Shed pads — for Colorbond and steel sheds, garden sheds, machinery sheds

Workshop slabs — for trades, hobbyists and home workshops with point loading from machinery

Lock-up storage pads — for caravans, boats, trailers

Outbuilding pads — granny flats, studios, gym buildings, pool pump rooms

GARAGE AND PADS IN PERTH

SCROLL RIGHT TO DISCOVER THE PROCESS
SITE VISIT AND MEASURE

Confirm dimensions, levels and any specific requirements (machinery loading, drainage, particular finish).
SITE PREPARATION

Excavation and base prep as necessary. Remove topsoil, level the base, lay a sand pad, compact properly. We also prepare the formwork and install the required reinforcement. Steel mesh laid out and tied. For workshop slabs with point loading, additional reinforcement may be required.
POURING THE CONCRETE

Concrete delivered, poured, screeded to level, vibrated to remove air pockets. Finished to the desired finish - trowel, broom, or other finish to spec.
FINISHING THE CONCRETE

Concrete is cured and we seal if specified and required.

Finish options

Most garage and shed pads are finished with a steel trowel for a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. Other options:

Broom finish — light texture, more grip, used where the pad will be walked on regularly in wet conditions
Polished concrete — increasingly popular for high-end garages where the slab is the finished floor. Easy to clean, resistant to oil and tyre marks, looks excellent.
Sealed concrete — sealed to resist staining and dust, particularly for workshops

Why pads matter more than people think

A pad that’s not flat, not square or not properly reinforced is a problem the moment a shed or garage gets erected on it. Doors don’t close properly. Walls don’t sit flush. Long-term, pads that have moved cause the building to crack at the joints.

Level matters. A garage or shed pad needs to be flat to within a few millimetres across its full area. We screed carefully and check with a level multiple times during the pour.

Reinforcement matters. The right reinforcement controls cracking and gives the pad the structural strength to handle vehicle weight, machinery, and load over time.

Drainage matters. A pad that holds water at the edges leads to rust on metal sheds and damp inside. Falls are designed in to drain water away from the building.

Compaction matters. What’s under the pad matters as much as the pad itself. Properly compacted base material prevents settlement that would otherwise crack the slab.

FAQ

For a typical residential pad, the active work is 1–2 days. Allow 7 days before erecting a heavy structure on it, and 28 days for full strength.
Garage and shed pad pricing in Perth typically ranges from $95 to $160 per square metre, depending on size, reinforcement requirements, finish, and any associated work.* Smaller pads often have a minimum job charge. Workshop slabs with heavy reinforcement requirements sit at the upper end.
For a precise quote, get in touch and let us know the dimensions and what’s going on the pad.
*Pricing is indicative and subject to change based on material costs, project specifications and site conditions.
Standard residential garage and shed pads are typically 100mm thick with appropriate reinforcement. Workshop slabs with heavier loading may need to be 125–150mm and may require additional reinforcement. We also always pour to engineers specs.
Yes — and that’s the typical sequence. The pad needs to be poured, cured and ready before the shed installer arrives. We coordinate timing with your shed supplier so everything sequences correctly.
Pads attached to a habitable building (e.g., the garage of a new home) are usually covered under the home’s building approval. Standalone shed pads may or may not need approval depending on size, height, and proximity to boundaries — local council rules vary across Perth. Worth checking with your local council before construction.
Hairline cracking is normal for any concrete slab. We control it through proper reinforcement, joint placement and curing. Major structural cracking is rare with a properly installed pad.
Yes — polished concrete and honed concrete garage floors are increasingly popular for high-end builds and for homeowners who want their garage to look as good as the rest of the home. We pour the slab and polish on site. See our polished concrete page and our honed concrete page for more.

Why choose COLACRETE?

We’re a Perth-based concreting business with a family lineage in the trade going back to the 1990s, owner-operated by Eddie Colakovic — a hands-on concreter with an engineering background. HIA, MBA and CIA members. You might also be interested in our house slabs and structural concrete page, our polished concrete page, or our wider range of Perth concreting services.

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