Practical guides for concrete buyers

Written by people who have laid it - no jargon, just what you need to order with confidence.

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Ordering

How much concrete do I need? A simple calculator method

Length × width × depth gets you most of the way. Here's how to measure each one properly, what to do about uneven ground, and why volumetric supply means you don't need to over-order 'just in case'.

Read the guide → Explainers

Volumetric vs ready-mix concrete: what's the difference?

One is batched at a plant and fixed the moment it leaves; the other is mixed fresh at your site. What that means for freshness, flexibility and your final bill.

Read the guide → Grades

C8 to C50: which concrete grade does your project need?

Shed base? Driveway? Structural slab? A plain-English guide to concrete grades, what they cost more or less for, and the mistakes we see people make.

Read the guide → Site prep

Preparing for a concrete delivery: access, formwork and timing

What the driver needs to know before arrival, how much access width the truck requires, and how to make sure your formwork is ready when the mixer is.

Read the guide → Pumping

When do you need a concrete pump, and which type?

If the truck can't get within a chute's reach of the pour, you need a pump. How to tell whether that's a boom or a line pump, and what it adds to the job.

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