Concrete Beams and Columns form the frame that carries slabs, roofs and walls in many homes and buildings. Send one request and independent structural concrete contractors reply with availability and prices.
Describe your project once to get concrete beams and columns quotes.
Request a QuoteWhat the Work Includes
- Design. Engineer's sizes and reinforcement.
- Formwork. Column boxes and beam sides and soffits.
- Steel. Cages fixed to the bending schedule.
- Concrete. Pour and compaction.
- Stripping. Formwork removed after curing.
- Finish. Off-shutter or ready for plaster.
Suitable Projects
Open-plan homes, double-storeys, ring beams on boundary and garden walls, wide openings, alterations removing walls, and commercial frames.
Available Systems
- Columns. Square, rectangular or round.
- Ring beams. Tying walls together at slab or roof level.
- Lintels and transfer beams. Spanning openings or carrying walls above.
- Downstand and upstand beams. Below or above the slab.
How the System Is Chosen
Loads, spans and the building layout determine sizes and steel. Always work from the engineer's drawings.
Project Process
- Design. Engineer's drawings.
- Quote. Priced from the drawings.
- Form. Boxing and props.
- Steel. Cages fixed and inspected.
- Pour. Concrete placed.
- Strip. Formwork removed when allowed.
Concrete Beams and Columns Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Reinforced column, house scale, each | R4,000 - R12,000 |
| Ring beam or lintel beam | R800 - R2,200 per linear metre |
| Transfer beam, larger span | R2,500 - R6,500 per linear metre |
| Structural concrete in place | R7,000 - R14,000 per m³ |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded and excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African market rates for this kind of work. They are not our prices or quotations, and no contractor is bound by them. Confirm VAT, delivery, steel, concrete and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your project rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a QuoteWhat Affects Cost and Timelines
- Size and steel. Set by the engineer.
- Height. Tall columns need more formwork and access.
- Finish. Off-shutter costs more.
- Alterations. Propping existing structures adds cost.
What to Send for an Accurate Quote
- Your name, email and phone or WhatsApp number.
- Your town or suburb.
- The service you need.
- The approximate size, such as floor area in m² or wall length and height.
- A short project description and your preferred start date.
- Whether you have approved plans, engineer's drawings or a soil report.
Plans, drawings and photos can be shared with the contractor you choose once you are in contact.
Concrete Beams and Columns FAQs
Can I remove a load-bearing wall?
Often, with a beam designed by an engineer and temporary propping during the work.
How much does a concrete column cost?
As a ballpark, R4,000 to R12,000 each for house-scale columns, excluding VAT.
What is a ring beam for?
It ties walls together and spreads roof or slab loads.
Steel or concrete beam?
Both work. The engineer weighs span, depth, cost and fire rating.
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Raft Foundations South Africa passes your request to independent structural concrete contractors. Foundation and slab designs are project-specific, so confirm the design with a registered engineer and get a written quotation before you pay a deposit.
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