Why Mix-on-Site Concrete is Perfect for Your DIY Project
Laying a new patio or a solid base for your garden shed? Then you’re probably weighing up your concrete options. Choosing a bagged mix locks you in to multiple trips to the DIY store and hard work with a hired mixer. Ready-mix can be a costly, wasteful process for small jobs. What if you could get the exact amount you need, mixed fresh on-site, with no mess and no fuss? That’s where volumetric concrete delivery for DIY projects is the solution, saving you time, money, and stress.
You can count on the team at Custom Concrete. With 20 years of experience across Beds, Bucks, and Herts, our name is built on trust. We ensure this with top quality raw materials and a precise, mix on-site method that eliminates waste. Most importantly, our drivers are professionals who genuinely enjoy helping customers achieve the very best result.
What to Expect on Delivery Day – No Stress, No Waste
The great thing about a volumetric delivery is that you never have to worry about ordering the wrong amount. The reason being that when our truck arrives, it’s carrying fresh, raw materials, not wet concrete.
This allows our operator to act as your personal concrete advisor. After a quick talk through your project, they’ll set the controls to produce the exact strength and consistency required. The truck mixes the concrete on the spot and dispenses it directly. This ‘mix-on-site’ method is why small jobs are no problem at all – and if you have to ‘tweak’ the amount you’ve ordered, we can do that, no problem.
Planning Your Order is Easy with Our Concrete Calculator
We’ve made ordering concrete simple, with support at every step. While our online Custom Concrete Calculator is a brilliant tool for instantly finding the volume and mix you need, we’re aware that sometimes you need to talk to an expert.
Our customer service team is here to help with that. They can talk you through your project and confirm your calculations. If you mention that access is difficult—perhaps a narrow gate or a back garden—we can simply add concrete pump hire to your order for a smooth, mess-free delivery.
Worried About Access? Let’s Plan a Smooth Delivery
The Custom Concrete team will work to make sure your delivery goes smoothly. It’s worth checking that the access to your project can accommodate our volumetric truck, which is 10 metres long, 2.5 metres wide, and needs a clearance of 4 metres in height. The ground also needs to be reasonably firm and stable. This is something our team can discuss with you when you order, but remember, our operators are old hands when it comes to finding the best, safest way to get the concrete where you need it in tight residential spots.
Quick Answers to Your Concrete Questions
Here are a few more details to help you get started. If your question isn’t covered here, our friendly team is always happy to offer advice or guidance – 01525 861899
There is no minimum order size. Because our trucks work as mobile batching plants, we can produce any amount of concrete you need, no matter how small. This is what makes our service so popular with DIYers who don’t want to be paying pay for waste concrete.
Our Concrete Calculator is the easiest starting point, as it’s programmed with the correct mixes for most DIY tasks. Or just tell our team what you’re building when you order. They will make sure you get the ideal mix for strength and durability.
While the initial quote might seem higher than a few bags, you only pay for what you use, so there’s zero waste. When you factor in the quality, the time saved, and the lack of labour and mess, most of our customers find it offers great value for money.
This is a common situation, especially for back gardens. If the chutes on the truck can’t quite reach, you can use a wheelbarrow, or we can supply a concrete pump.
Our drivers are experienced in navigating residential properties. They will work with you to find the best and safest place to park the truck and run the chutes. We always take great care to protect your property and leave the site as clean as we found it.
Your Next DIY Project Starts Here
As you can see, volumetric concrete takes the stress and guesswork out of getting a professional finish. There’s no heavy lifting, no messy mixing, and no paying for concrete you don’t need. From a garden path to a full shed base, you get the exact amount of high-quality concrete required, delivered by a team that’s happy to help you succeed.
Ready for a quote? Put your measurements into our Concrete Calculator now, or give us a call to chat with one of our customer service team – 01525 861899