Concrete cost / m3

[flanagaj]

I have just called around to get a quote for 24m3 of C25 and have quotes from £120/m3 to £191/m3

Given that concrete is something that you don't want to get wrong, is there anything I should be aware of here as that is a massive difference. 

[Mr Punter]

Make sure your access is OK for the truck.  Could be 3 x 8m3 loads.  32 tonne each.  Hopefully the lorry can back up near the trench, maybe either end.

 

Ideally you want trench inspection 1st thing, then concrete early.  It can be annoying hanging around then having to work late because you are not a priority customer.

[flanagaj]

2 minutes ago, Mr Punter said:

Make sure your access is OK for the truck.  Could be 3 x 8m3 loads.  32 tonne each.  Hopefully the lorry can back up near the trench, maybe either end.

 

Ideally you want trench inspection 1st thing, then concrete early.  It can be annoying hanging around then having to work late because you are not a priority customer.

I really need to hire a pump as otherwise, there is going to be a lot of manual raking

[Mr Punter]

6 minutes ago, flanagaj said:

I really need to hire a pump as otherwise, there is going to be a lot of manual raking

If there is space, a lorry mounted boom pump is a real time saver.  Hire a rotating laser level.  You will still need a mate to help.  The pumps make a fair mess when they clean out.  You can end up with a fair amount of concrete and washout, so plan somewhere for it to go.