Ready mix concrete is exactly what the name suggests. It is concrete that has been manufactured to a specific recipe in a batching plant and delivered to site in a mixer truck. Once it arrives, it is ready to pour.
Builders and homeowners appreciate ready mix concrete because it is convenient, consistent, and designed to perform. When supplied by a professional company like Singh Concrete, the ratios of cement, water, sand, and aggregate are carefully measured to meet British Standards. That means strength and reliability are not left to guesswork.
The main benefits of ready mix concrete include:
Traditional methods of supply create unnecessary waste in three ways:
The drawbacks are minimal when sourced from a trusted supplier, but it is worth noting that pre-batched ready mix must be poured fairly quickly. Once the truck arrives, the clock is ticking. This is where volumetric solutions provide a flexible alternative.
Volumetric concrete is delivered using a specialist truck that carries the raw materials separately and mixes them on site. Instead of receiving a batch that has been prepared in advance, the concrete is created right where you need it.
This has several clear advantages:
Volumetric delivery is particularly valuable for projects where timings are unpredictable or where multiple mix designs are needed in one pour. For example, foundations may require one grade of concrete while flooring on the same site requires another. With volumetric supply, there is no need to book separate deliveries. It is all produced from the same truck.
This is why Singh Concrete invests heavily in volumetric technology. It puts control back in the hands of the builder and removes the stress of guesswork.
Walk into any DIY store and you will see pallets stacked with bags of ready mix concrete. The packaging screams convenience. Just add water, stir, and you are ready to pour. For small jobs, this solution is perfectly reasonable.
In these scenarios, bags of ready mix concrete are cheap, accessible, and practical. The problem begins when homeowners or inexperienced builders attempt to scale up.
Concrete is not flour. It is not something you can eyeball and hope it holds. Mixing dozens of bags for a driveway or foundation introduces inconsistency. The ratio of water to cement changes with every mix. Strength varies from one wheelbarrow to the next. The result is a patchwork of concrete that may look solid on the surface but fails under pressure.
There are also hidden costs. The labour required to open, pour, mix, and move hundreds of bags is significant. The waste generated from unused bags and packaging adds up. And if cracks appear later, the repair costs far outweigh what would have been spent on a professional delivery in the first place.
Concrete is unforgiving. If you get it wrong, it will not politely let you know. It will fail. Sometimes the cracks show within weeks. Sometimes they remain hidden until years later, when water ingress, frost, or heavy loads finally expose the weakness.
The risks of relying too heavily on bags of ready mix concrete for projects beyond their scope include:
Builders and developers who value their reputation cannot afford to gamble on the core material of their projects. Homeowners who want their investment to last should not either.
The risks of relying too heavily on bags of ready mix concrete for projects beyond their scope include:
There is a reason Singh Concrete has become the go-to supplier across Surrey, London, and surrounding counties. It is not just about delivering material. It is about delivering certainty.
We understand the pressure builders face. Deadlines are tight. Costs matter. Mistakes are expensive. Our role is to remove the risk from one of the most important aspects of construction.
At first glance, bags of ready mix concrete look cheaper. A few pounds per bag feels manageable. But when you calculate the real cost of a project, the picture changes.
For example, a typical driveway may require several cubic metres of concrete. Achieving that with bagged mixes means purchasing and mixing hundreds of bags. The labour hours alone quickly eclipse the price of a volumetric or ready mix delivery.
The hidden costs include:
By contrast, volumetric concrete delivery from Singh Concrete ensures you only pay for what you need. There is no waste, no packaging, and no additional labour required to mix on site. The value becomes clear when projects are viewed in terms of total cost of ownership rather than upfront spend.
Modern construction cannot ignore environmental responsibility. Every bag of ready mix concrete represents packaging waste, transport emissions, and the energy used to manufacture and ship small, inefficient units of material.
Volumetric delivery offers a more sustainable alternative:
Singh Concrete takes sustainability seriously. Our fleet is maintained for efficiency, and our processes are designed to minimise environmental impact wherever possible. Builders who choose Singh Concrete are not only protecting their projects but also reducing their footprint.
Concrete is versatile, but choosing the right type for the job matters.
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This depends on the dimensions and depth of the pour. Our team can calculate exact volumes for you and supply accordingly.
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Not for anything beyond very small garden projects. Foundations should always use professional ready mix or volumetric delivery.
They produce concrete on site in the exact quantity required. If you need more, the truck makes more. If you need less, there is no excess left to harden.
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We operate across Surrey, London, and surrounding counties. Our scheduling team ensures timely delivery tailored to your project needs.
Concrete is not glamorous, but it is everything. It is the hidden strength that makes beautiful projects possible. It is also unforgiving if you get it wrong.
Bags of ready mix concrete have their place, but that place is small. For anything that matters, the right choice is professional delivery. Whether through ready mix batches or volumetric trucks, Singh Concrete provides the strength, reliability, and sustainability that projects demand.
Builders know it. Homeowners learn it quickly. The choice between bags and batches is the choice between short-term convenience and long-term certainty. At Singh Concrete, we build certainty into every mix we deliver.
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