Ready Mix Concrete In Epping From £100 Per Metre
When you choose HH Muckers, it has never been easier to source premium quality materials.
You only pay for the number of cubic metres you need.
Our contractors work all over Epping, Essex, and North London. They depend on us for 24/7 ready mix concrete delivery services. Our team can pack whichever grades and strengths you need in a volumetric concrete lorry.
Our lorries carry lean, cement, screed, sand, ballast, and water.
They arrive on-site at a time that suits you. You can book a time slot that fits your schedule.
Call 01992 635454 to speak to our friendly team.
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Our team are committed to reducing waste.
When you choose HH Muckers, you only pay for the materials you need. We charge per cubic metre, which means that there is no waste.
Plug your numbers into our ready mix concrete calculator and give us a call to book your time slot.
Our volumetric concrete trucks are available for 24/7 deliveries in Epping, Essex, and North London.
Frequently Asked Questions
What locations do your ready mix concrete services cover?
We cover the following locations and surrounding areas.
- Essex – Brentwood, Chelmsford, Chigwell, Epping, Harlow, Loughton, Waltham Abbey
- Bedfordshire – Luton
- Hertfordshire – Bishops Stortford, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Hitchin, Hoddesdon, Potters Bar, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford, Welwyn
- North London – Edmonton, Enfield, Haringey, Palmers Green, Tottenham, Winchmore Hill, Wood Green, Woodford
Why choose HH Muckers as your ready mix concrete supplier in Epping?
We are one of the only ready mix concrete suppliers that offer time slots, 24-hour service, and health and safety advice.
We deliver batches to contractors all over Epping, Essex, and North London.
One of the main benefits of ordering from us is that you only pay for the number of cubic metres you need. That way, we reduce our environmental impact and you save money.
You can tell our team the exact ratios and strengths you need. This is good for contractors who need to fulfil different concrete projects at the same time.
Our volumetric concrete trucks arrive at a time that suits you. When you order delivery from us, there is no waiting around.
Volumetric concrete trucks offer a quick and clean method of supplying concrete and floor screeds. They can mix 1 to 10 cubic metres of concrete on each visit.
Our team are more than happy to talk about logistics, health and safety practices, and different grades.
What are the benefits of a volumetric concrete lorry?
Ready mix concrete is good for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. It can be customised to fit your specifications. Your deliver arrives on-site in a volumetric concrete lorry.
Contractors all over North London order our lorries because:
- They arrive on-time
- They carry screed, lean, and cement
- They are fully licensed and brand new
- They can manoeuver across difficult terrain
We know that construction sites can be a logistical nightmare. With our volumetric concrete lorry drivers on hand, you do not have to worry.
When you pre-book a ready mix concrete delivery with us, you do not have to wait around.
Make sure your team stays on track with a guaranteed time slot. Give us a call on 01992 635454 to book yours.
How our volumetric concrete mixers work
Volumetric concrete trucks carry all the materials needed for ready mix concrete. The trucks in our fleet contain separate compartments for different materials. They also come complete with a mixer.
Our trucks deliver ready mix concrete materials to sites all over Epping. They can move across difficult landscapes and construction sites without an issue. Whilst on-site, they mix the materials to create ready mix concrete.
They can create 1 to 10 cubic metres of concrete during each visit. Contractors can have as many grades and strengths as they want during one visit.
What is ready mix concrete?
Ready mix concrete is a type of volumetric concrete. It contains sand, water, cement, and gravel.
Contractors in Epping, Essex, and North London favour ready mix concrete. It is good for large projects because it can be customised. Our customers can order many grade strengths at once.
It is sometimes referred to as ready made concrete.
The benefits of ordering a ready made concrete delivery are undeniable. The fact that you can book a time slot is a large benefit.
Arranging a time slot means that you do not have to wait around for important construction materials.
How much does ready mix concrete cost?
You will not find more competitive prices in Epping, Essex, or North London.
When you choose HH Muckers, you only pay for the amount of concrete you need. You save money and we reduce our environmental impact.
Our prices start from £80 per cubic metre.
Your ready mix concrete delivery will arrive on a volumetric concrete lorry. Each lorry in our fleet is fully licensed and brand new.
You do not have to worry about difficult terrain. Our lorries can navigate around construction sites without a problem.
Contact our team on 01992 635454 to order your delivery.
How do you measure the strength of concrete?
There are a few days to measure the strength of concrete.
It is important to gauge how strong your batch of ready mix concrete is. Different projects need different strengths.
Specialist compression equipment measures the strength of concrete. Scientists take samples from batches of concrete and place them in the machine.
The results are measured in pounds per square inch (psi). Typical construction jobs require concrete strengths between 15 MPa (2200 psi) and 30 MPa (4400 psi).
If you are ever in doubt, ask your contractors and engineers for more specific information.
Concrete strength depends on a lot of factors including the quality of the materials.
Are there quality standards for concrete?
The construction industry has strict quality standards.
We understand the importance of safety both on-site and off-site. Our team work with specialist equipment and large volumetric concrete trucks.
Our standards start at the batching plant. We conduct density, moisture, and void tests on our materials. We also measure the strength of our concrete through compressive strength tests.
Our local ready mix concrete Epping specialists can talk you through our quality controls. Contact us on 01992 635454.
How long do I have to place and finish the concrete?
When it comes to ready mix concrete, time management is a must.
Contractors all across Epping, Essex, and North London use our services. We offer handy ready mix concrete delivery time slots.
You can arrange a slot for a time that suits you. This allows you to avoid days with adverse weather conditions like intense heat and icy wind.
We recommend starting work as soon as our volumetric concrete truck arrives. Give us a call on 01992 635454 to book your time slot.
What is the difference between concrete and cement?
They are both popular construction materials. Cement and concrete are used for bridges, residential structures, and pavements.
Cement mixes with other aggregates like sand and gravel to create ready mix concrete.
How do you measure concrete?
We measure ready mix concrete by cubic metre. One cubic metre weighs approximately 2.4T/m3.
Does ready mix concrete gain strength by drying out?
Hydration is a chemical process. It occurs when water reacts with the other components of ready mix concrete.
Water molecules react with the molecules in sand, gravel, and cement. Together, they form strong bonds. The bonds crystalise and aggregate.
When these bonds take place, there is less water in the concrete and it starts drying.
Most bonds form in the first month the concrete is laid. Hydration can still happen months or even years after if moisture is present.
How long does it take for concrete to cure?
Curing concrete depends on humidity and temperature amongst other factors. Every construction project requires different advice.
You must keep relative humidity above 80% and create an environment that is more than 50 degrees for 3 to 14 days.
Contractors all over Epping ask our team for curing advice. Call our specialists on 01992 635454 for more information.
What strength concrete is normally used for a slab under a house?
Our Essex based contractors order ready mix concrete for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
They order C35 and above strength concrete for residential slabs.
We offer a wide range of different grades. When you choose HH Muckers, you can order a few grades for the same delivery slot. This means that you can fulfil different project requirements on the same visit.
If you want more specific information, contact your contractors and engineers.
Why is my concrete cracking already?
Whether you are working on a residential, commercial, or industrial project, cracks will appear. They are a natural part of the drying process.
Hydration is a chemical process that forms bonds between water and sand, gravel, and cement molecules.
When ready mix concrete begins to dry, it expands and contracts. It also shrinks an average of an ⅛ of an inch for every 20 feet.
Although cracks are natural, poor construction practices can cause excess cracks. There are a few things you can do to avoid creating more cracks than necessary.
- Do not add more water than you need to. Adding too much will make your ready mix concrete easier to work with, but will also cause defects.
- Use expansion joints. Add one joint for every 3 to 3.5 metres.
- Only work on the surface of concrete when it has cured.
Can I talk to someone about safety advice before the delivery?
We are one of the only ready mix concrete suppliers that offer a comprehensive service. Our team are more than happy to talk you through logistics, safety procedures, and ready mix concrete batches.
Contact us on 01992 635454 to discuss your project.
How long will your ready mix concrete lorries be on our site?
Our Epping and Essex based contractors order ready mix concrete in cubic metres. This means that our volumetric concrete trucks will stay on-site for an amount of time that reflects your order.
Site managers all over North London use our services because we offer time slots. You can choose a time that best suits your construction team.
When you choose HH Muckers, you never have to worry about missing deadlines. Our volumetric concrete trucks can manoeuver across difficult terrain. No construction site is too remote or complex for our team.
Contact our ready mix concrete Epping specialists on 01992 635454 to book your time slot.
Can you advise me on what type of concrete to order?
We advise contractors all over North London about types of concrete.
Ready mix concrete is ideal for bridges, residential slabs, pavements, and a number of other construction projects.
For more specific information, make sure to contact your contractors and engineers. Give us a call on 01992 635454 for more general advice.
What is screed?
Our screed is thin and workable. It contains three simple ingredients: sand, water, and cement.
The sand in our concrete screed can be switched out for different sizes. We stock tiny pieces and 6mm chunks.
You can spread our screed with a simple trowel.
Applications for screed
Our customers buy screed to create screed floors. These floors have a few different purposes.
- They are level, which makes them perfect bases for tiles, carpets, and linoleum.
- They go on top of uneven subfloors to create even bases.
- They insulate underfloor heating pipes.
Is there a difference between concrete and screed?
HH Muckers floor screeding contains the same materials as concrete. Our concrete also comes with 20mm pieces of gravel, which bulk out the product. Concrete is far bulkier than screed, which is typically thin. It is more difficult to work with concrete than screed.
Screed is for thin floors. Concrete is for floors, sub bases, walls, and beams.
Contractors buy our screed when they need to create even, blemish-free layers. Customers buy our concrete when they need to create load-bearing structures.
Order concrete screed in Epping
We cater to people who need concrete screed in Epping. It does not matter whether you are working on a commercial or residential project. As long as you have a suitable entrance, we can deliver.
Before you book a delivery, work out how many cubic metres you need. We only sell screed in cubic metres.
Screed could be just what you need to create affordable level surfaces. You can use it as a base for tiles or a topper for concrete subfloor.
Call us on 01992 635454 to book your screed delivery.
Types of floor screed
Before you place your order, you need to know which type of screed you need.
We sell the two most popular types of screed.
- Traditional floor screed – This is the simplest, most popular type of screed that we sell. We mix cement, water, and sand to create traditional screed. It is very easy to work with.
- Reinforced screed – To create reinforced screed, we add metal mesh fibres to traditional screed. The fibres create a more structured mixture which cracks and shrinks far less.
How to screed a floor?
Floor screeding is more simple than you might think. All you need is a screed float and a carborundum stone.
The screed float smooths out the surface of the screed, and the carborundum stone buffs out any marks the float leaves behind.
Do I have to cure screed?
If you do not give your screed time to cure, it will not be as efficient as possible. The more your screed cures, the stronger it is.
After a week, screed floors are over 50% of their strength. It should be at 65% by the end of day seven.
To hurry your screed along, you should make sure that your room is at the right temperature. If the room is less than 10°, your screed will not reach its full potential. The same can happen if your room is too humid.
How long does screed take to dry?
On average, our screed dries at a rate of 1mm per day.
Any screed floors that are over 50mm thick will take a bit longer to dry. You need to add an extra day of drying time for each 1mm over 50mm. Floors that are 60mm thick will take anywhere from 60 to 70 days to dry.
Can I cancel my order?
We allow cancellations 24 hours before your ready mix concrete delivery time slot.
Give us a call on 01992 635454 to cancel your delivery.
Contact HH Muckers
Call our friendly team for more information on 01992 635454 or fill in our online form.