Specialists in commercial concrete in Hobart
We deliver commercial concrete solutions across Greater Hobart—from CBD developments around Elizabeth Street through to industrial estates in Derwent Park, Goodwood, and Glenorchy. Our team handles warehouse floors, retail spaces, car parks, factory flooring, and loading docks built to AS 3600 standards.
Therefore you need heavy load-bearing capacity for distribution centers, polished concrete for showrooms, or multi-level parking for Kingston and Rosny Park retail developments, we design mix specifications that handle high-traffic demands and Tasmania’s weather conditions. We schedule around your operations with after-hours installations and staged construction that minimizes business disruption.
Commercial Concrete Applications Across Hobart
Built to Commercial Standards
Commercial concrete is engineered for performance, not just thickness. Floors are designed to handle specific loads such as forklifts, heavy racking, and machinery, with proper reinforcement, concrete strength, and slab thickness to meet AS 3600 standards.
All work complies with Australian Standards, Tasmanian building codes, and local council requirements, with full documentation and certifications provided to ensure projects pass inspection and operate legally.
Industrial floors are traffic- and forklift-rated, featuring joint design, surface flatness, and abrasion resistance to withstand constant heavy use without cracking or excessive wear.
Fire resistance is also built into the design, with slabs and structural elements meeting required fire ratings to comply with National Construction Code requirements and maintain structural integrity and safety in the event of a fire.
Designed for Hobart's Conditions
Commercial concrete is tailored to Hobart’s climate and site conditions. Mix designs are customised for durability, using specific cement contents, aggregates, and additives to suit high traffic, abrasion, chemical exposure, or rapid-strength requirements, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Given Tasmania’s rainfall, slabs are designed with proper falls and drainage to prevent water pooling, surface damage, slip hazards, and frost-related deterioration. Drainage systems are planned for heavy rain events, not just average conditions.
Cold-weather performance is also addressed through frost-resistant, air-entrained mixes, correct curing, and joint design that allows for thermal movement, reducing cracking from freeze–thaw cycles.
For coastal and waterfront locations, low-permeability, salt-resistant concrete and protective treatments are used to prevent corrosion and extend service life in Hobart’s harsh marine environment.
Why Commercial Concrete Makes Business Sense
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Concrete in Hobart
How long does a typical commercial concrete project take in Hobart?
Timeline depends on your project size and Tasmania’s weather, but a standard warehouse floor around 500-800 square meters usually takes 3-5 days from prep to final finish. We factor in Hobart’s rainfall patterns when scheduling because concrete needs dry conditions for curing, especially during winter months. For CBD projects around Elizabeth Street or Liverpool Street, council restrictions on truck access can add time since we’re often working after hours or weekends. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront that accounts for your specific site and Hobart’s conditions.
Can you pour commercial concrete during Hobart's winter months?
Yeah, we work year-round in Hobart, but winter pours need extra care with Tasmania’s cold temperatures and wet weather. We use additives that help concrete cure properly in lower temperatures and cover fresh pours to protect them from frost overnight. The key is watching weather forecasts closely—we won’t pour if heavy rain’s coming or temps are dropping below 2-3 degrees. Winter projects in areas like Derwent Park or Goodwood sometimes take a bit longer because we’re working around weather windows, but we get them done right.
What's involved with council permits for commercial concrete in Hobart?
Most commercial concrete work in Hobart needs building permits through Hobart City Council, especially if you’re doing structural slabs or major car park construction. Your builder or architect usually handles permit applications, but we provide technical specs and engineering details they need for approval. For industrial estates in Glenorchy or Derwent Park, council requirements are pretty straightforward, but CBD projects can involve heritage considerations or traffic management plans. We’ve worked with council on hundreds of commercial jobs, so we know what they’re looking for.
How soon can our business operate on new concrete?
You can walk on most commercial concrete after 24-48 hours, but we recommend waiting 7 days before bringing forklifts or heavy equipment onto warehouse floors. For car parks and loading docks, we usually say 14 days before full traffic loads to let the concrete reach proper strength. Hobart’s cooler temperatures actually slow curing a bit compared to warmer climates, so we’re conservative with our timing recommendations. Fast-track projects can use rapid-strength mixes that cut these times in half, but standard concrete just needs patience to perform properly long-term.
Do you offer warranties on commercial concrete work?
We guarantee our workmanship for 12 months, which covers any installation issues like improper finishing, poor drainage, or problems from our concrete placement. The concrete itself is warrantied by the supplier for strength and mix compliance. What we won’t cover is damage from your operations—like forklift impacts or chemical spills—or ground movement from issues outside our control. For commercial clients across Hobart, we provide documentation of concrete strength tests, compaction reports, and compliance certificates that protect your investment and satisfy building inspectors.
Can you match existing concrete if we're expanding our facility?
Matching old concrete perfectly is tough because existing slabs have weathered and aged, but we get close by adjusting mix color and finish techniques. For warehouses in Goodwood or Derwent Park that are adding onto existing floors, we’ll take samples to match aggregate type and work with finishes that blend reasonably well. The join line will always be visible, but we minimize the difference. Sometimes clients decide to resurface the old section to match new work, especially for customer-facing areas like retail spaces where appearance matters more than it does in back-of-house industrial zones.
