Choosing the right concrete supplier for your project

By June 7, 2023Blogs

Choosing the right concrete supplier for your project can significantly impact your project success. Find the right one who can deliver high quality concrete quickly and efficiently, and it will positively impact your project.

If your concrete supplier is unreliable or inflexible it can put your project back and potentially result in delays result in unnecessary additional costs.

Choosing the right concrete supplier for your project

How do you choose the right concrete supplier for your project?

Choosing the right concrete supplier for your project comes down to thorough research and several key factors play a part in finding the right supplier.

Firstly, locality is important and finding a local concrete supplier has advantages over a supplier who is based across the country. This is due to the fact a local supplier will be able to be more responsive should you have any last minute requirements.

Secondly, you should look for a concrete supplier who is able to discuss your project over the phone or even visit site, rather than over email or websites. A conversation will give you an insight into the approach and flexibility of the concrete supplier and whether the concrete they supply is right for your build or DIY job.

You should determine whether they supply concrete for projects of a similar size to your own and if they can access hard-to-reach areas.

Why New Mix Concrete as your concrete supplier

New Mix Concrete was established in 1983 so we have extensive experience in concrete supply. By choosing New Mix Concrete as your concrete supplier your project benefits as follows:

  • We deliver directly to your project plot. Rather than simply unloading the concrete from the truck like many of our competitors, we transfer it directly to where you need it in wheelbarrows at no additional cost
  • We charge a fixed rate per m³ of barrow mix to make your costings more straightforward
  • Our mobile batching units mix the concrete on site. We use a digital meter to measure how much concrete is being produced to ensure you don’t pay for more concrete than you need.
  • You can work out how much concrete you will need by using our online concrete calculator.

The story of New Mix Concrete - our concrete trucks

Barrow mix concrete

New Mix Concrete supply barrow mix concrete from our sites in Manchester, Leeds, and Stockport. We can supply barrow mix concrete for small domestic projects such as house extensions, driveways and shed bases, and for small-scale commercial projects. This is because we can easily gain access to small sites by using wheelbarrows.

Concrete for your commercial and domestic building projects

Our concrete supply service is ideal for your commercial and domestic building projects. By producing our concrete quickly on site using a mobile concrete batching unit in our cement mixer truck, we are flexible in the volume of concrete you need for your commercial or domestic building projects.

If you are a first time concrete user managing a DIY project we will provide all the advice you need.

FAQs

How does the online concrete calculator work?

You enter the length, width and depth of your project site in metres to determine the volume of concrete required. We then provide an estimate with the option to book your delivery.

Who do you supply concrete to?

Builders, contractors, householders and anyone who needs concrete.

How do I get a quote for concrete for my project?

Call us on 0161 834 1312 to discuss your project, or email us at sales@newmixconcrete.co.uk.

 

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