When Should You Choose Volumetric Concrete?
- Admin
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
Choosing the right type of concrete can make a significant difference to the success of your project.
While traditional ready-mix concrete remains an excellent solution for many jobs, there are situations where volumetric concrete offers additional flexibility, helping reduce waste and ensuring you receive exactly the amount of concrete you need.
Whether you're completing a house extension in Battle, laying foundations in Cooden, or managing a much larger commercial project in Eastbourne, understanding when volumetric concrete is the best choice can help keep your project running smoothly.
What Is Volumetric Concrete?
Unlike traditional ready-mix concrete, volumetric concrete is mixed on-site using a specialist volumetric mixer.
Rather than arriving with a fixed quantity already mixed, the individual ingredients are carried separately and combined as the concrete is discharged.
This means the exact amount of concrete required can be produced during the delivery, helping reduce waste and providing greater flexibility if project requirements change.
When Is Volumetric Concrete the Best Choice?
Volumetric concrete is particularly useful where the final quantity of concrete is difficult to predict.
Typical examples include:
House extensions
Large foundations
Groundworks
Housing developments
Agricultural buildings
Commercial construction projects
Civil engineering works
Remote locations
Multi-phase pours
Projects where access or conditions may change during the day
If you're unsure exactly how much concrete you'll require, volumetric concrete can often provide you with greater flexibility and cost savings as there's zero waste.
The Benefits of Volumetric Concrete
Choosing volumetric concrete offers several practical advantages.
Reduced Waste
Only the amount of concrete required is produced, helping minimise waste and unnecessary wastage.
Greater Flexibility
If additional concrete is needed during the pour, more can usually be mixed on-site without arranging another delivery.
Freshly Mixed Concrete
Because the concrete is mixed on-site, it arrives fresh and can be produced to the required quantity and spec as the project progresses.
Suitable for Large and Small Projects
Volumetric concrete is equally suitable for domestic extensions, new-build homes, commercial developments and infrastructure projects.
Is Ready-Mix Concrete Still A Good Choice?
Absolutely.
Many projects are perfectly suited to traditional ready-mix concrete, particularly where quantities have been accurately calculated in advance.
Ready-mix concrete remains a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for countless domestic and commercial applications.
The important thing is choosing the option that's most appropriate for your specific project.
How Do I Know Which Option Is Best?
Every construction project is different.
Factors such as:
Project size
Site access
Programme
Quantity required
Future pours
Budget
can all influence whether ready-mix or volumetric concrete is the better option.
An experienced supplier will always recommend the most suitable solution rather than pushing you in a particular direction.
Local Concrete Supply Across Sussex & Kent
William The Concreter supplies both ready-mix and volumetric concrete throughout East Sussex and Kent, supporting homeowners, builders, developers, groundworks contractors and commercial construction companies.
Whether you're working in Hastings, Battle, Bexhill, Rye, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells or the surrounding areas, our experienced team can help you choose the most appropriate concrete solution for your project. We provide next day delivery and regularly deliver out of hours, to ensure your project stays on track.
We have state of the art volumetric concrete lorries, and 40 years of experience so you can trust us to deliver reliable concrete thats ideal for your particular needs.
Need a concrete pump? We can also help with that!
Speak to William The Concreter
Not sure whether ready-mix or volumetric concrete is right for your project?
Our friendly team will be happy to discuss your requirements, explain the available options and recommend the most suitable solution based on your project and programme.
If you'd like advice before ordering your concrete, get in touch with our friendly team today. We'll be happy to answer your questions and recommend the best solution for your project.
You can also use our Concrete Calculator to estimate how much concrete your project requires before ordering.
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