How Much Does Ready Mix Concrete Cost?

Understanding the cost of ready mix concrete is an extremely important consideration when budgeting for a project. You should have a search around and try to find a supplier offering a reasonable price. Make sure you also check to see if there are any hidden fees or delivery charges, because this can quickly drive the price up.

To determine the full cost of a project, you’ll first have to calculate the volume of ready mix concrete that you require. To do this, measure the length, width and depth of area that you’re going to fill with concrete. To find the volume, input this information to a ready mix concrete calculator. You can find one here. The calculator will take your information and provide you with the amount of ready mix concrete that you’ll need to complete the project. This volume will be provided in cubic metres.

Once you’ve got this value, you can start to collect some quotes and then determine the total cost of the ready mix concrete you’ll need.

There are a lot of factors that affect the price of ready mix concrete, including the type of concrete you require and where you are located. Generally, you should expect to pay between £75 to £85 per cubic metre. When you’re collecting quotes, be sure to query the total cost with the supplier. Ask them if there’s any hidden costs, or a delivery charge. You can then compare the total cost of each supplier and make an informed decision.

Try to find a reputable supplier who operates in your area. Some suppliers offer numerous perks such as same day delivery, time slots, free delivery, and ‘pay for what you need’ services.

Things to Consider Before Ordering

Before placing your order for ready mix concrete, there are some things you need to consider. There are many different types of concrete, suitable for different projects. It’s important to understand that different ready mix concrete types may incur higher costs. Here’s what you’ll need to know.

Volume

Make sure that you have the exact measurements of the space being concreted. Use this information, and input it to a ready mix concrete calculator to find the volume that you’ll need (in cubic metres). A good ready mix concrete calculator can be found here.

Density

Different projects require different densities of concrete. Areas that will be supporting a heavier load will require ready mix concrete with a higher percentage concrete. Generally, concrete that that only supports footfall will require 25% less concrete than an area supporting a vehicle.

Amount Needed

Concreting projects can become extremely stressful when there is not enough ready mix concrete available to finish the job. Spillage, spreading and misjudgement can leave you short of what you need. That’s why we would recommend ordering 5 to 10 percent more than what you think you need. This will help the project to run smoothly and ensure that you have enough ready mix concrete to complete the job.

Moisture Level

Wetter mixes are easier to spread, but you can always add water to the mix yourself. That’s why we’d recommend asking your supplier for a drier mix of ready mix concrete; then you can add water yourself when needed.

Be Prepared

When placing your order for ready mix concrete, make sure that you’re fully prepared. Preparing the area before delivery will ensure that everything runs much more smoothly on the day. Make sure you have agreed a delivery time with the supplier and that they fully understand your requirements. A good supplier will help you to understand the concrete you need, based on your project and will organise delivery to suit you.

That’s everything. Be prepared, and good luck with your project!