On-Site Mixed Concrete from Your Local Hitchin Specialists
If you’re running a site in Hitchin, you don’t have time for late deliveries or ‘hot loads’ that start setting before they hit the ground. At Custom Concrete, we’ve spent the last 20 years as the ‘go to’ local concrete supplier for Hitchin. And our recent acquisition of the latest fleet technology, means that our volumetric concrete mixers are even more accurate and less prone to delays.
We mix your concrete fresh on-site, exactly when you’re ready for it. Whether you’re pouring a DIY patio or a structural slab for a new build, you only pay for what you use. We’ve been part of the Hitchin landscape since 2006, and we know that a punctual delivery is the foundation of a successful build.
Concrete On-Demand – The Volumetric Advantage
A volumetric truck is your personalised mobile batching plant. Our trucks carry the raw ingredients for your concrete mix in separate compartments, and we don’t start mixing until we’re parked at your Hitchin site and you’re ready to pour.
Our recent update to the fleet means our rigs offer higher calibration accuracy than ever before. Which allows us to tweak the mix design on-site, ensuring you get the exact strength and consistency required.
Here are some of the benefits volumetric concrete offers on-site:
- Multi-Mix Flexibility – We can pour a C40 structural mix for one section and immediately switch to a C20 for a different area on the same visit. No need to book multiple trucks or manage complex delivery windows.
- Variable Volume – If your groundworker finds a soft spot and you need an extra 0.5m³ to level the trench, you’ve got it. You’re not left short, and you don’t have to wait hours for a ‘top-up’ truck to arrive.
- Guaranteed Freshness – For structural slabs, you need maximum strength. Since we mix on-site, the water-cement ratio is perfectly controlled for your specific conditions that day. You get high standards in every pour.
- Stress-Free Pouring – DIYers needn’t panic about measurements. We help you get it right. Our Custom Concrete Calculator helps you to work out exactly how much concrete you need for your job. There’s no waste, no mess, and no disposal charges.
Why a Local Hitchin Partner Outperforms National Suppliers
Timing isn’t just a convenience – it’s your profit margin. If your concrete is coming from a distant batching plant, you’re betting your schedule on the A1M. We’ve spent two decades proving that being local is a massive advantage for our Hitchin customers.
1. Freshness is a Geographic Advantage – The shorter the journey, the better the concrete. By operating locally, Custom Concrete ensures the chemical hydration process starts on your driveway, not on the bypass.
2. Local Expertise for Local Ground – Hertfordshire clay can be a nightmare. Having supplied Hitchin for two decades, we understand the local ground conditions and can advise on the right mix for your specific footings or slabs.
3. Total Flexibility for DIY & Trade – We don’t discriminate on project size and being local allows us to be nimble. We can fit in smaller deliveries between larger contract pours, giving Hitchin DIYers access to the same high-spec fleet as the big developers.
4. Integrated Pump Hire – Don’t waste time coordinating two different companies. We provide the concrete and the concrete pump hire as one seamless local service, speeding up the pour and reducing site mess.
Hitchin Site FAQs
When you’re standing on-site, you want to know if the truck will fit and if the mix will hold. We’ve been answering these questions across Hitchin for two decades, so here’s how we keep your project moving.
If a rubbish lorry or a large van can get there, we usually can too. Our new fleet is designed to be versatile without sacrificing capacity. And we know most of Hitchin’s narrowest spots. If you’re worried, give us a call – we’ll check the access for you to ensure no time is wasted on delivery day.
No. Our Custom Concrete Calculator stops that from happening. If you have any questions our Customer Service team will be happy to help you out. Also, there’s no ‘part-load penalty’ and no waste to dispose of.
Yes. Unlike ready-mix trucks coming from a plant, we can tweak your slump or strength right at the back of the truck. If the weather shifts or the site conditions change, we adjust the mix design instantly. Our new rigs are fully calibrated for this kind of precision, so you get exactly what the job requires.
We’ve been in Hitchin since 2006 -a bad reputation would have ended us years ago. We don’t rest on our laurels, though – our trucks are modern, regularly serviced, and far less likely to suffer mechanical downtime than older rigs. We’re local, we’re accountable, and we won’t keep your team hanging around waiting.
Working With Custom Concrete
Stop guessing your volumes and overpaying for concrete you don’t need. Whether you’re pouring a structural slab in the town centre or a driveway in the suburbs, Custom Concrete brings the batching plant to your Hitchin site. With over 20 years on the ground and a brand-new, high-precision fleet, we guarantee a fresh mix and no waste every time.
Get your project moving – call our Hitchin specialists on 01525 861899 to book your slot.