Ready Mix Concrete in Brentwood - from £80 per m³

Serving Brentwood and the wider CM14 area from our Cheshunt yard.

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Ready mix concrete at a glance

£80
From, per m³
1 m³/min
Mixed fresh on-site
1–10 m³
Per site visit
Pay per m³
Only for what you use

How our volumetric mixers work

1

Book

Phone 01992 635454 or get an instant quote and choose a guaranteed time slot.

2

Arrive

Our volumetric mixer arrives from our Cheshunt yard and mixes fresh on-site.

3

Pour

We batch up to 1 m³ per minute, 1–10 m³ per visit - you only pay for what you use.

Ready mix concrete calculator

Free volume tool

Concrete volume calculator

Work out the m³ for slabs, columns, stairs or fence posts - then get an instant online quote. Volumetric mixers mean you only pay for what you use.

  1. 1Shape
  2. 2Measure
  3. 3Quote
Slab: length, width and depthLengthWidthDepth

Length = longest edge, Width = shortest edge, Depth = slab/footing thickness.

Volumetric vs pre-mixed concrete

Pay for what you use
VolumetricYes - measured on-site
DrumNo - pay for the full drum
Mixed fresh
VolumetricYes - on your site
DrumNo - mixed at the plant, clock ticking
Change grade mid-pour
VolumetricYes - multiple grades same visit
DrumFixed at order
Part-load waste
VolumetricNone - stop when you're done
DrumLikely - leftover is yours
Rough-ground access
VolumetricYes - all-terrain mixers
DrumVaries

What our mixers carry

Concrete
Screed
Lean mix
Cement
Ballast
Sand
Stone

Why choose HH Muckers for ready mix concrete

Only pay for what you use

Volumetric - no part-load waste, measured on-site.

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From £80 per m³, any grade

C20 to C40 mixed on the truck - switch grade mid-pour.

Guaranteed time slots, same-day where we can

Real hours: Mon–Fri 6am – 6pm, Saturday 6am – 1pm, Sunday Closed.

Contractors all over Brentwood, Essex, and Essex use our ready mix concrete services.

Our team sources high-quality materials from all over London. You can arrange a delivery from us and have everything you need arrive at once. Our volumetric concrete trucks carry ballast, sand, screed, cement, lean, water, and gravel in separate compartments.

We mix each delivery on-site with our volumetric concrete mixers. You can let us know which strengths and ratios you need before delivery.

Our clients love the fact that we offer time slots. It is easy to plan your working day with our ready mix concrete delivery slots.

When you choose HH Muckers, you only pay for the number of cubic metres you need. That way, we reduce waste and you save money.

Get an instant quote in 60 seconds to book your time slot - or call us on 01992 635454 if you'd rather talk it through.

Our concrete crews helped supply the build of Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium - the same trucks and the same team pour in Brentwood.

Ready Mix Concrete Calculator Brentwood

You can check your calculations with our ready mix concrete calculator. It has never been easier to get a good deal.

You can find the exact number of cubic metres you need. We do not want you to pay above the odds. Unlike a lot of suppliers, we charge per cubic metre. You save money, and we reduce waste.

Once you have a number in mind, call our team on 01992 635454.

Concrete screed in Brentwood

Screed applications

Contractors buy this product to create screed floors. Screed is designed to create thin layers that have smooth, even surfaces. Most of the time, our customers use screed to create level layers. A layer of screed often sits between subfloors and interior design choices like carpet, slats, and tiles.

Our screed is pliable, which means you can easily smooth out the surface. The smaller the pieces of sand, the more pliable the mixture.

When screed is not creating level layers, it is insulating pipes. By pouring screed over underfloor heating pipes, you can decrease your overall energy bills.

Order concrete screed in Brentwood today

Contact us for premium-quality concrete screed in Brentwood today!

No site is too far for our team. As long as you are in Brentwood or one of the surrounding burrows, we can deliver.

We can deliver as much screed as you need, but we only sell screed in cubic metres. Please calculate how many cubic metres you need before you give us a call.

You can reach us at 01992 635454.

Types of floor screed

So, which type of screed do you need?

We sell traditional floor screed and reinforced screed.

Traditional screed makes thin layers. It is very workable and is almost completely bump-free. Contractors lay this type of screed before installing carpets, linoleum, and tiles.

Reinforced screed has the same applications, but it has the added benefit of metal mesh fibres. With these fibres in the mix, reinforced screed is far less likely to shrink or crack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our contractors stick with us. They know that we offer competitive prices, a friendly face, and same-day deliveries where we can. When you choose HH Muckers, you are never left stranded.

Here are some of the other benefits of choosing us:

  • We offer same-day ready mix concrete deliveries where we can
  • You can tell us which ratios you need
  • You can have a few concrete strengths delivered at once
  • We only charge per cubic metre

We fulfil all orders at our Cheshunt yard. When you call our team, simply tell them which ratios and strengths you need. They will pack your materials into one of our state-of-the-art volumetric concrete trucks and deliver them on time.

We are always keeping our eye on the latest innovations that the industry has to offer. Our volumetric concrete trucks are new and fully licensed. Difficult landscapes and construction sites are no problem for our trucks.

You never have to pay for more than you need when you work with us. Our prices start from £80 per cubic metre.

Get an instant quote in 60 seconds to book your time slot - or call us on 01992 635454 if you'd rather talk it through.

Volumetric concrete trucks are good for contractors who work on medium and large scale projects.

Our trucks have different compartments for sand, screed, lean, water, and cement. When you place an order we will pick materials that meet your requirements. We can deliver lots of different grades and strengths at once.

If you need to fulfil lots of different project requirements on the same visit, we are the ready mix concrete supplier for you.

Our volumetric concrete trucks:

  • Navigate through difficult construction sites
  • Are available same-day where we can
  • Arrive at your time slot on time
  • Are fully licensed

With our friendly team, you can expect a seamless experience. We are one of the only ready mix concrete suppliers that offer a comprehensive service. Our team is more than happy to talk about logistics and safety issues over the phone.

Get an instant quote in 60 seconds to book a truck - or call us on 01992 635454 if you'd rather talk it through.

With our volumetric concrete trucks, it has never been easier to get all the concrete grades and strengths you need at once.

Our trucks contain separate compartments for different materials. They can carry ballast, sand, stone, lean, screed, and concrete.

We send trucks to contractors all over Hertfordshire, Essex, and Essex. They mix together the materials whilst on-site.

Our volumetric trucks can mix up to 1m³ of concrete per minute and can mix 1 to 10 cubic metres of concrete on each site visit.

Volumetric concrete mixers produce ready mix concrete. This type of concrete contains gravel, sand, cement, water.

Our trucks come with in-built mixers. When you call us, tell our team which ratios and strength grades you need. We will pack your materials into our mixer and combine them on-site.

Ready mix concrete is useful for lots of different construction projects. Projects like residential slabs, industrial buildings, and pavements need this type of concrete.

It is sometimes called ready made concrete because of its hassle-free nature.

Our prices start from £80 per cubic metre.

We save our clients time and money. We source premium quality ingredients from all over London, which means that you spend less time running around.

Get an instant quote in 60 seconds to order your ready mix concrete delivery - or call us on 01992 635454 if you'd rather talk it through.

It is important to understand your project requirements. If you use the wrong strength concrete, your construction site will be unsafe.

We mitigate this problem by measuring the strength of concrete. Compression tests are one of the most dependable ways of measuring strength. Compression equipment measures strength in megapascals (MPa).

Scientists take samples of existing batches of ready mix concrete and put them in the machine. It compresses the sample and calculates its strength in megapascals (MPa).

Our contractors work on a wide range of projects. They consult their engineers about the safest strengths and grades for each job.

In general terms, contractors need concrete that is between 15 MPa and 30 MPa.

Strict quality standards regulate the construction industry.

At HH Muckers, we prioritise your safety. Quality controls can make all the difference when it comes to creating a safe construction site.

Our quality standards start with sourcing materials. We provide our contractors with the best lean, screed, ballast, cement, and sand in the industry. We conduct moisture, density, and void tests to make sure each batch meets our high standards.

If you want to learn more about our quality standards, give us a call on 01992 635454.

There is no definite answer to this question because every project is different.

We are one of the only ready mix concrete suppliers that offer delivery slots. This means that you can plan your working day around your delivery.

Our seamless delivery service makes it easier than ever to place and finish concrete within a reasonable time frame.

There are a few reasons why concrete can become difficult to work with.

  • Leaving your concrete for too long can reduce its pliability
  • Leaving your concrete in harsh weather conditions like icy wind and immense heat can impact it

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Cement and concrete are often mistaken for each other. Both are important materials in the construction industry.

Sand, water, gravel, and cement combine to form ready mix concrete. It is a thick paste when wet and is important for the hardening process.

Contractors all over Brentwood and Essex use ready mix concrete for residential slabs, bridges, and commercial buildings.

In the construction industry, volumetric ready mix concrete is measured by cubic metre. One cubic metre weighs approximately 2.4 tonnes.

Concrete does not gain strength by drying out. Instead, chemical reactions occur and form strong bonds.

When water mixes with cement, gravel, and sand, the molecules collide and bond together. This chemical reaction is called hydration. It causes strong crystals to form and aggregate into ready mix concrete.

Hydration mostly happens in the first month after you lay concrete. It can continue to happen for months and years after if moisture is in the mixture.

Curing and drying are often mistaken for each other. In fact, they are two different stages that need separate approaches.

Contractors do not have to worry too much about hydration. They can add water to the other ingredients and let the chemical process take place without any further attention.

Curing requires exact controls. To help the process, contractors must:

  • Shield ready mix concrete from harsh weather conditions
  • Create and maintain an environment of over 10°C for 3 to 14 days
  • Create and maintain relative humidity above 80%

Most concrete is cured after 28 days. That being said, we can only talk about general situations. Your engineers can provide you with more specific information.

Our ready mix concrete Brentwood Essex clients work on a wide range of projects. They all require different strength concrete.

Without the correct strength concrete, your construction site can become hazardous.

Most of our contractors use C35 and above strength concrete for residential slabs. If you are ever in doubt, speak to your engineers and contractors. They can provide you with tailored information.

We can deliver lots of ready mix concrete strengths to your construction site in the same delivery slot.

Cracks are nothing to worry about. They are a normal part of the lifecycle of concrete.

Cracks occur because of a chemical process called hydration. When water mixes with sand, gravel, and cement, strong bonds form. This reduces the amount of moisture in the mixture.

When moisture seeps into concrete hydration and contraction occur. Concrete shrinks an average of an 3mm for every 20 feet. Cracks are more apparent in large scale projects.

There are a few poor construction practices that can cause an increase in cracks.

  • Working on the surface of concrete before it has cured causes defects
  • Adding more water than necessary makes your mixture easier to work with but will cause more hydration

We always recommend adding expansion joints to your ready mix concrete. Doing so gives the mixture structure and reduces the amount of space available for contraction.

We always stay ahead of the game when it comes to safety standards. Our focus on safety starts at our Cheshunt yard. It continues up until our volumetric concrete truck driver leaves your site.

If you ever want to discuss safety protocols or logistics, give us a call on 01992 635454.

Our volumetric concrete trucks stay on-site for an amount of time that is appropriate. When you order more cubic metres, we will stay on-site for longer to unpack your materials.

Our clients love the fact that we deliver lots of different concrete grades and strengths in the same visit. You can tick lots of tasks off your to-do list with our comprehensive delivery service.

Contractors all over Brentwood contact us for a hassle-free ready mix concrete delivery. Each volumetric concrete truck in our fleet can move across difficult terrain without an issue. They are also fully licensed and ready to deliver premium quality materials around the clock.

Get an instant quote in 60 seconds to book your slot - or call us on 01992 635454 if you'd rather talk it through.

Our team is happy to talk about general mixes. We always recommend contacting your engineers for more specific concrete grade and ratio advice.

We supply ready mix concrete to contractors all over Brentwood, Essex, and Essex. It is one of the most popular types of concrete because it comes pre-made and works well in a range of construction projects.

Get an instant quote in 60 seconds - or call 01992 635454 to talk it through with the team.

What is screed?

Screed is a standard staple on construction sites. This simple yet popular construction material is made from water, cement, and sand. We stock a range of sand pieces for our batches. The pieces range from tiny dots to 10mm chunks.

Our floor screeding is very workable, which makes it popular among contractors in Brentwood.

Are screed and concrete the same?

Screed and concrete are not the same product. They share a lot of the same materials, but they have different applications.

Our floor screed contains cement, water, and sand. It is a thin, workable material that creates thin, smooth layers.

Our concrete contains cement, water, sand, and 20mm pieces of gravel. It is far less smooth than screed, and it requires extra effort. Whereas screed creates smooth, even surfaces, concrete creates load-bearing structures. Contractors buy our concrete when they need to make pillars, beams, and subfloors.

We recommend putting a layer of screed on top of concrete subfloors. This layer will provide an even base for tiles, carpet, and any other flooring options.

How to screed a floor?

Screed floors are one of the simpler construction essentials.

To install a screed floor, you need a screed float. You can buy a float at any major construction supply shop.

Floats have a handle and a flat metal surface. Glide the surface over your layer of screed and smooth out the material.

If your float leaves imperfections on the surface of the screed, you need to buy a carborundum stone. These stones can buff out even the most stubborn marks.

Does screed need to cure?

If you want to build strong structures, you need to let screed cure.

Floor screeding reaches over 50%+ of its overall strength in just a week. It is difficult to predict how long it will take to reach 100% because it depends on a number of factors.

Heat is one of the most important factors. If the temperature in your room is lower than 10 °c, your screed will cure at a slower rate. Humidity can also change the course of the curing process.

How long does screed take to dry?

HH Muckers' floor screeding dries at a rate of 1mm per day. Any layers over 50mm will take longer to dry. For example, a layer that is 75mm thick will take anywhere from 75 to 100 days to dry.

Can I cancel my ready mix concrete delivery?

Our clients can cancel their order up to 24 hours before their ready mix concrete delivery slot.

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