Flexible, No-Waste Concrete Delivery
If you’ve ever over-ordered concrete for a job, you know the frustration of paying out for concrete that ends up being dumped. Site mixed concrete is the answer to exactly that problem. Also known as volumetric concrete, delivery involves our mobile batching plant – our volumetric trucks – arriving at your site with all the raw ingredients. We mix the precise strength and volume you need for your job, exactly where you need it. So, there’s no risk of paying for concrete you don’t use.
Custom Concrete has been helping projects like yours succeed for the past 20 years across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, so our team has seen every challenge a site can present. We built this business on trust and practical know-how, and we’re sharing our experience here so you’re able to make the most cost-effective choice for your job.
How is Site Mixed Concrete Different From Ready-Mix?
The main difference is the freshness of the concrete and the elimination of waste. Traditional ready-mix (in a mixer truck) is batched at a central plant, meaning the clock starts ticking the second it’s mixed. It arrives pre-made, so if your order was slightly out, you either run short or pay for disposal.
Volumetric concrete is mixed completely fresh right on your site. Our truck carries all the raw materials separately, acting as your personal mobile batching plant. We only mix what you need, ensuring no waste and maximum workability time.
Is There Really No Charge For Unused Concrete?
You’ll never have to pay for concrete you don’t use. Paying for waste is a thing of the past with site mixed concrete. When you order from a traditional drum, you pay for the full amount you ordered, even if you only needed 5.5m³ of a 6.0m³ load. With our volumetric service, you only pay for the concrete that hits the ground.
Our trucks digitally display the precise metered volume you took. It’s the fairest, most transparent way to buy concrete for your project.
Can I Get Different Concrete Strengths in One Delivery?
This is precisely why so many renovators and self-builders rely on us. A typical house extension might need a strong footing mix but a different specification for the oversite slab. With ready-mix, that means two separate deliveries and double the faff. With our volumetric truck, we just digitally key in the new mix design. We can pour two or even three different types of concrete in the same single visit, all perfectly fresh.
What is Site Mixed Concrete Best Used For?
It’s the perfect solution for virtually any construction, renovation, or large DIY project. We regularly deliver to builders working on new foundations, retaining walls, and large oversite slabs. It’s also the go-to choice for landscapers and homeowners needing high-quality concrete for patios, shed bases, garden walls, and driveways. Essentially, any time you need fresh concrete but cannot (or do not want to) risk paying for material you don’t use, site-mixed is the right choice.
Ready to Order? Custom Concrete Makes It Easy
We provide everything you need to order quickly and accurately. For a fast estimate, our Custom Concrete Calculator will give you a clear idea of the volume your project needs. If you have any questions or concerns, just call our knowledgeable customer service team.
You don’t need to be a concrete expert – that’s our job. We’ll talk you through the project, recommend the right strength mix, and ask about site access. If you’re dealing with difficult site access, we can easily add concrete pump hire to your order, delivering your fresh concrete directly to the pour site.
Call the friendly team at Custom Concrete today for expert advice and a free, no-obligation quote – 01525 861899