Foundation & concrete work

Foundation and concrete work in Malaysia

Updated 4 November 2026

In Malaysia, a 2025 rate schedule lists concrete labour for a normal mix at about RM 20 per cubic metre and lean concrete for blinding at about RM 30 per cubic metre, both for labour only. Foundation work is quoted per cubic metre, per square metre or per linear metre, so the best way to get a real price is to send your dimensions in a BlaBlaPrice request.

Registration and what the law requires

Every contractor, local or foreign, must register with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), which is mandatory under Act 520. Working without registration carries a fine of RM 10,000 to RM 100,000 and a possible stop-work order. Specialist registration carries an initial processing fee and an annual licence fee, so ask the builder for their registration grade and specialisation before you sign.

Dry spells, curing and the wet season

Malaysia's climate is tropical, with hot weather all year and wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. Concrete needs dry weather to cure properly, so pours are planned for dry spells, and heavy rain can delay the work and the schedule. Write the month you want to start in the request, and ask how the builder protects fresh concrete from rain.

Units, soil and site

Give dimensions in metres, the area in square metres, and the depth of the trench in millimetres or metres. Say what the soil is, if known, and whether the plot is in a city such as Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Ipoh or Shah Alam, since a renovation permit goes through the local council. Say whether the concrete should be ready-mix or mixed on site.

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