Laying foundations? Constructing a swimming pool? Or building a new conservatory? Whatever your task, it’s almost a certainty that you’ll need concrete at some point during the build. Concrete is a material widely used throughout the construction industry, and when you consider the numerous benefits attached to this highly versatile material, it’s no surprise as to why. However, with project deadlines getting shorter, and the cost of labour continually rising, it’s no wonder that many are turning to ready mix concrete. As with concrete, ready mix concrete has many benefits that we, as professional suppliers of ready mix Hemel Hempstead, have become very familiar with.

Specialising in the manufacture and supply of ready mix concrete, we at Base Concrete have become accustomed to the numerous benefits associated with using ready mix. To give you an insight into what these might be, we have listed a few of them below.

Reduced Manual Labour

With traditional concrete you need to have a builder who has experience mixing concrete to an exact formula. This is a very labour intensive task, and distracts the person in question away from more important projects that need to be completed. Ready mix concrete removes the need for this person, freeing up an extra pair of hands. It also speeds up the entire process, as you can select a specific date and time for the ready mix to be delivered, ensuring that you receive concrete exactly when you need it.

Specialist Mixes

Whether your task is to build concrete swimming pools High Wycombe or you are laying a concrete floor in an agricultural building, you’ll probably need a specific type of concrete that needs to be mixed to instruction. Base Concrete delivers an assortment of ready mix concretes all to high quality standards which ensures that a durable and professional finish to your project.

There’s no need to waste time as ready mix Hemel Hempstead can be delivered straight to site, all you have to do is get in touch with us here at Base Concrete.

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Anyone who has ever attempted to build a house or has tried to lay foundations for a new property will know that it’s essential that to have not only the right amount of, but also the right type of concrete for the job. However, mixing concrete at the best of times can be time consuming and back-breaking hard work – even when you only need a small amount. Here at Base Concrete we understand this, which is why we provide ready mix concrete Hemel Hempstead to help you cut down on the time wasted waiting for concrete to be ready.

When a small amount of concrete’s required, we know you don’t want to stand around mixing by a vast amount which will take time and little will be used. This is why, unlike some of the larger concrete providers, we have smaller trucks available which are great for getting onto small sites that have tight access or for those jobs that only need a small amount of concrete or floor screed.

Here at Base Concrete, we can supply any type of ready mix concrete to suit your needs and concrete supplies, some examples include:

•    Gen 1 Mix, which is a basic foundation mix used in footings and has a cement content of 175kg/pm3

•    Gen 3 Mix, again used in foundations and floors, but this time with a cement content of 220kg/pm3

•    P300 Mix, which we recommend for use in areas that will suffer a lot of wear, such as driveways and garage floors

So if you’re planning a new project which will require a limited amount of ready mix concrete Hemel Hempstead why not consider one of the mixes we can provide. And don’t worry if you’ve not seen the concrete you require on the list above – we do stock more. Just give one of our friendly local team a call to see how we can help you.

Anyone who has ever worked in the building trade knows that concrete is an indispensible material with a myriad of uses in the construction of driveways, forecourts, alleyways and garage floors. However, mixing and distributing concrete can be incredibly time consuming, and real hard work. Barrowing and transporting concrete causes problems because the material forms a dead weight and must be distributed within a time limit, before it begins to set. Here at Base Concrete, we offer reasonably priced ready mix concrete Dunstable and elsewhere which can cut down on labour costs and help builders meet deadlines.

Rather than mixing concrete by the barrowful on site, we can deliver concrete supplies of up to 4.3m3 with our mini mix vehicles. While our mixes are smaller than some concrete companies’, this allows us to handle smaller jobs that may be passed up by competitors. Regardless of the size of your plot, we can provide mixed concrete of various classes and strengths to suit.

Our smaller vehicles also means that we can deliver ready mixes to a site where access is restricted; a particularly useful service for our domestic customers. For larger industrial or commercial jobs, we can supply 6m3 and 8m3 lorry loads if required.

Ready mix concrete is especially useful in Britain given the unpredictable weather conditions to which the country is subjected. As mixing by hand or with a portable mixer takes more time, contractors could find themselves caught out by a shower of rain which affects the viscosity of the mix and makes concreting a nightmare.

Cheap ready mix concrete Dunstable from a specialist team like Base Concrete solves this problem, as the mix is delivered promptly and on time, and can usually be deposited straight into the intended plot, access willing. We understand that your ability to meet deadlines rests on us; we’re confident that one job is enough to prove our high standards of service.

When undertaking commercial construction work or personal DIY tasks it is essential that your concrete mix Hemel Hempstead is delivered promptly and accurately. To cut costs, it is ideal if you can calculate the exact amount of concrete required to complete the project, to ensure you are not paying over the top-for-materials that you won’t be using. Using the unique online calculator on Base Concrete’s website, users are able to uncover exactly how much concrete they require for their job. By multiplying the length, width and depth of concrete needed, a final metre cubed figure will highlight the volume required.

At Base Concrete we run smaller trucks than most of our competitors, which are ideal for sites with tight access or when you need lower quantities of concrete mix supplying. This versatility is crucial when looking for a concrete mix provider – being able to deal with small requirements as well as significant undertakings are the hallmarks of a quality operator. Our lorries are the same size as a six-yard skip lorry with load sizes starting at 0.5 metres cubed, with larger vehicles capable of transporting volumes of up to eight metres cubed.

Our concrete mixes are available in volumes of 175kg per metre cubed up to 340kg per metre, depending on your requirements. The lighter mixes are suitable for foundations and flooring, as well as shed bases or paths, with the more heavy duty mixes perfect for large scale undertakings such as driveways, garage floors and agricultural use.

Reputable firms, like the team here at Base Concrete, are able to offer associated concrete mix Hemel Hempstead services, such as floor screeds and concrete pumping. This eliminates the need for labour intensive concrete moving in wheelbarrows etc, which is time consuming and often back breaking work.  Look for the whole package when contracting a concrete supplier to ensure the foundations laid for your next project are solid.