the way construction projects are managed in North London, Hertfordshire, and beyond. Unlike traditional ready-mix concrete, volumetric concrete is mixed on-site using a specialised lorry, giving contractors and homeowners the flexibility to produce precise quantities of fresh concrete tailored to their project requirements. Base Concrete, a trusted provider in the region, offers volumetric concrete services for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications, ensuring efficiency, quality, and reliability.
What is Volumetric Concrete?
Volumetric concrete is delivered using a volumetric concrete mixer lorry, also known as a transportable mixer. These lorries store raw materials—sand, gravel, cement, and water—in separate compartments, which are then mixed on-site according to the exact specifications of the project. This approach eliminates the risk of over or under ordering concrete and guarantees fresh, high-quality concrete every time.
Base Concrete’s volumetric lorries are capable of producing multiple mixes in one delivery. For example, a contractor can request a wet footing mix and a dry kerb mix from the same lorry, providing maximum versatility for mixed-use projects. Each lorry is calibrated regularly to ensure precise quantities, giving clients confidence that they receive exactly what they need.
Advantages of Volumetric Concrete
Using volumetric concrete provides several benefits over traditional ready-mix options:
Exact Quantities: Since materials are mixed on-site, clients only use what is required, preventing wastage and reducing costs.
Fresh Concrete: The concrete is produced at the moment of delivery, ensuring optimum strength and performance.
Flexibility: Multiple mixes with different water consistencies can be produced from a single lorry, ideal for projects with varied requirements.
Large or Small Projects: Whether it’s a domestic driveway or a large commercial floor, volumetric concrete can accommodate projects of any scale.
Time Efficiency: While one batch is being poured, the next can be mixed, reducing delays and keeping projects on schedule.
These advantages make volumetric concrete a reliable and cost-effective choice for contractors, builders, and homeowners alike.
How Volumetric Concrete Works
Base Concrete’s volumetric mixers contain three main compartments, also referred to as barrels or hoppers:
Two large barrels store sand and gravel.
A smaller barrel contains dry cement.
During operation, a conveyor system moves sand and gravel into the mixing compartment. Cement and water are added in precise ratios, creating a consistent concrete mix. Once combined, the concrete can be delivered up to 7 metres from the lorry using the concrete slider. This method ensures accuracy and efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Applications of Volumetric Concrete
Volumetric concrete is suitable for a wide range of applications:
Domestic Projects: Driveways, patios, garden walls, and home extensions benefit from fresh, accurately measured concrete.
Commercial Projects: Floors, foundations, and external surfaces for offices, retail units, and industrial spaces.
Industrial Projects: Large-scale flooring, heavy-duty slabs, and infrastructure works that require high-strength concrete.
Base Concrete ensures that each mix meets the exact strength requirements through cube testing, giving clients assurance that their concrete will perform as specified.
Why Choose Base Concrete for Volumetric Concrete
Base Concrete has extensive experience delivering volumetric concrete across North London and Hertfordshire. Key reasons to choose them include:
Expert Advice: The team helps clients select the right mix and quantity for each project.
Reliable Delivery: Timely and efficient deliveries keep construction projects on schedule.
Flexible Solutions: Multiple mixes from the same lorry allow for varied on-site requirements.
Quality Assurance: Regularly calibrated lorries and cube testing ensure strength and consistency.
Customer Satisfaction: Reviews highlight the professionalism, friendliness, and reliability of the Base Concrete team.
Sustainability and Efficiency
Volumetric concrete is inherently sustainable. By producing the exact amount needed on-site, material wastage is minimised, and projects become more cost-effective. Additionally, on-site mixing reduces the need for multiple deliveries, lowering carbon emissions and contributing to environmentally responsible construction practices.
Areas Covered
Base Concrete provides volumetric concrete services across a wide area, including Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, Luton, Aylesbury, and surrounding towns. Their flexible service ensures that both small domestic projects and large commercial developments can benefit from the efficiency and precision of volumetric concrete.
Conclusion
For projects requiring accuracy, flexibility, and reliability, volumetric concrete from Base Concrete is an ideal solution. With fresh concrete delivered on-site, multiple mix options, and expert support, clients can complete domestic, commercial, and industrial projects efficiently and confidently.
By choosing Base Concrete, contractors and homeowners in North London and Hertfordshire gain access to high-quality volumetric concrete that is tailored to their project’s exact specifications.
Call to Action:
To find out more about Base Concrete’s volumetric concrete services or to request a quote, visit Base Concrete Volumetric Concrete or call 01442 389105 today. https://www.baseconcrete.co.uk/volumetric-concrete/
