Concrete Formwork, also called shuttering, is the temporary mould and support that holds wet concrete in shape until it can carry itself. Send one request and independent formwork contractors reply with availability and prices.
Describe your project once to get concrete formwork quotes.
Request a QuoteWhat the Work Includes
- Design. Formwork and prop layout for the loads.
- Slab decking. Props, beams and plywood for suspended slabs.
- Wall and column forms. Panels, ties and bracing.
- Edge shutters. For ground slabs and rafts.
- Release agent. So forms strip cleanly.
- Stripping. Removal and cleaning after curing.
Suitable Projects
Suspended slabs, coffer slabs, staircases, beams, columns, retaining walls, basements and large ground slabs.
Available Systems
- Timber and plywood. Flexible for one-off shapes.
- System formwork. Hired steel or aluminium panels and props.
- Off-shutter formwork. Higher-grade faces for exposed concrete.
How the System Is Chosen
Shape, repetition, finish and programme decide whether timber or system formwork is cheaper.
Project Process
- Drawings. Structural drawings and finish requirements.
- Plan. Formwork design and prop layout.
- Erect. Formwork set up, levelled and braced.
- Check. Inspection before steel and concrete.
- Pour. Forms monitored during the pour.
- Strip. Removed when the engineer allows.
Concrete Formwork Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Slab soffit formwork and props | R350 - R750 per m² |
| Wall or column formwork | R450 - R950 per m² of contact area |
| Edge shutters for ground slabs | R80 - R200 per linear metre |
| Formwork labour only | R150 - R350 per m² |
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
- Finish. Off-shutter faces cost more.
- Height. Tall props and access.
- Repetition. Reuse lowers the cost per m².
- Hire period. Longer curing times extend hire.
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 Formwork FAQs
How long must formwork stay in?
It depends on the element, concrete and weather. The engineer gives stripping times.
Is hiring formwork cheaper than timber?
For repeated or larger areas, often yes. For small one-off jobs, timber may be cheaper.
What is off-shutter concrete?
Concrete left exposed with the finish from the formwork, which needs better forms and care.
Who designs the props?
The formwork supplier or contractor plans the props to carry the wet concrete loads.
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Raft Foundations South Africa passes your request to independent formwork 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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Keep it brief. Give your location, the service, the approximate project size and a short description. With your consent, your enquiry is passed only to independent contractors suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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