How much does concrete grinding cost per square metre in Sydney?

Concrete grinding in Sydney costs $10 to $90 per square metre. Basic residential garage prep runs $10 to $30 per square metre, floors with old paint or adhesive cost $30 to $60, and commercial or heavy industrial preparation ranges from $40 to $90 depending on coating depth and site conditions.

What factors affect concrete grinding costs?

The main cost drivers are type and thickness of existing coatings or adhesives, total floor area, site access for machinery, depth of grinding required, and whether edge grinding is needed. These are assessed during a site inspection.

Concrete Grinding Cost Guide Sydney

Plan concrete grinding costs for Sydney floors by coating removal, slab hardness, floor size, dust control, access, surface profile, and whether grinding is part of epoxy, polishing, or restoration work.

Service benefits

Grinding removes coatings, adhesives, laitance, and weak surface material
Preparation quality controls coating bond and polished concrete outcomes
Dust-managed equipment supports residential, commercial, and fitout sites

Pricing and project context

Concrete grinding pricing depends on square metres, coating or adhesive removal, slab hardness, edge work, dust control, repairs, access, finish target, and disposal requirements.

FAQs

Is concrete grinding dusty?

We use industrial vacuum extraction systems directly attached to our grinders. Our process is virtually dust-free.

Can concrete grinding level uneven floors?

Yes. Diamond grinding effectively removes high spots, lippage, and minor unevenness across concrete floors.

How long does concrete grinding take?

A standard residential garage (40–60sqm) typically takes 4–6 hours for grinding preparation. Larger commercial floors are staged across multiple days. Surface Master Australia schedules grinding and coating as a continuous process where possible to reduce total project time.

What equipment is used for concrete grinding?

Surface Master Australia uses commercial planetary multi-head diamond grinders for all projects. These machines use rotating satellite heads that deliver consistent CSP 2–4 profiles across the full slab. Industrial HEPA extraction is run in line with all grinding equipment.

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