What are Storey Slabs?

The term ‘floor slab’ usually refers to a floor that has been formed using concrete (and generally steel reinforcement) and may form part of the structure of a building. It may form the floor of a basement, at ground level, or at upper levels.

Storey Slabs Prices In South Africa

DOUBLE STOREY NEW50 SQUARE METERS100 SQUARE METERS
Foundation concrete8m3 R1150016m3 R23000
Ground floor slab concrete5.5m3 R800011m3 R16000
Engineer SlabR4000R5000
Slab Material first floor * concrete blockR20000R38000

How much does a concrete slab cost per square meter in South Africa?

Double-story concrete structures pricing

Structure TypeAverage Price
Ground Floor Slab – 85 mmR400.00/m2 (ex. vat)
Raft Foundation – 170 mmR700.00/m2 (ex. vat)
First Floor Slab – 255 mmR950.00/m2 (ex. vat)
Roof Slab – 170 mmR850.00/m2 (ex. vat)

How thick is a house slab?

4″ to 6″

A slab foundation is made of concrete that is typically 4″ to 6″ thick in the center. The concrete slab is often placed on a layer of sand for drainage or to act as a cushion.

Houses built on a slab lack crawlspaces, and there is no space under the floor.

What is the standard size of the slab?

In a residential building, it is 9 ʺ × 12 ʺ or 225 mm × 300 mm standard size according to (IS codes). The minimum RCC beam size should not be less than 9 ʺ × 9 ʺ or 225mm × 225mm with the addition of a 125mm slab thickness.