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Ready-Mixed Concrete

The UK's largest supplier of ready-mixed concrete

Heidelberg Materials’ ready-mixed concrete is ideal for all construction projects. As the UK’s largest ready-mix concrete supplier, we operate a national network of 178 static and mobile production plants. Whatever and wherever your project is, we can help.

Our innovative mixes include high-strength, and lightweight concretes that deliver superior performance and durability. We are also committed to reducing our carbon footprint and that of the construction industry with sustainable ready-mixed concrete, by our global brand, Heidelberg Materials evoBuild low-carbon and circular concrete.

Our integrated supply network and experienced sales team make us an ideal ready-mixed concrete delivery partner for projects across the domestic, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Choose us, and you’ll receive reliable and sustainable ready-mixed concrete solutions.
 

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Our Range of Ready-Mixed Concrete

We offer a wide range of concrete to suit every project and application. From coloured and reinforced concrete to piling and waterproof concrete systems, we offer a solution. We also have a proven track record in producing bespoke mix formulations for specific engineering requirements. We also have a range of British Standard concrete for those not requiring any application specific performance criteria.

Home use concrete

We’ve developed a range of ready-mixed concrete products, designed specifically for the home and other self-lay applications.

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Coloured concrete

Make your project blend in with the surrounding area or stand out from the crowd with our vibrant coloured concrete products.

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Sustainable concrete

A range of high-quality sustainable concrete that are either low carbon or circular, or both. Designed to help you meet current and future environmental goals.

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Reinforced concrete

A range of fibre-reinforced concrete that incorporates fibre technology to enhance performance and durability.

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Underwater concrete

Heidelberg Materials and Sika have worked together to create a concrete solution suitable for underwater applications.

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Farming concrete

We have developed a range of ready-mixed concrete products, designed specifically for the harsh requirements of the farming and agriculture industry.

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High-performance concrete

When conditions are tough and projects demanding, you need concrete that delivers the highest performance levels.

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Self-Compacting concrete

A quick and easy-to-place product that needs little vibration and moves easily through intricate or congested reinforcing.

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Concrete for piling

A unique range comprising two specialist mixes that have been specifically formulated for piling concrete.

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Bespoke concretes

Meet challenging construction requirements, save valuable time and help deliver demanding deadlines with our special concrete and industry-award-winning bespoke mix formulations.

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Heat-conducting concrete

A robust, high-performance, heat-conducting concrete for underground HV and UHV cabling, ideal for the energy sector.

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Early-strength concrete

We offer a range of high early-strength concretes that speed up construction by allowing quick release of formwork.

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Foamed concrete

EasyFill is a free-flowing foam concrete mix that can be poured directly into place without the need for compaction

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Waterproof concrete systems

A specialist concrete designed to protect a structure from water ingress or to retain water within.

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Screed flooring solution

EasyFlow Screed C, is a high-quality cement-based free-flowing material suitable for all internal domestic and commercial floors.

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Cement bound sand

Cement bound sand (CBS) is specifically designed to protect energy infrastructure and storage.

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Why Choose Our Ready-Mixed Concrete?

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With a broad range of ready-mixed concrete, tested to the highest standards, we have something to suit every application.

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Integrated sales management for seamless delivery.

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1,200 vehicles, 4 locomotives, 140 rail freight wagons.

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What are the Benefits of Ready-Mixed Concrete?

Ready-mixed concrete offers a wide range of benefits for building projects:

  • Simplicity - Ready-mixed concrete is delivered to the construction site ready to be poured or pumped without the need for on-site mixing.
  • Quality - Our ready-mixed concrete is mixed to your exact specifications, ensuring the exact performance qualities.
  • Cost - Purchasing and storing raw materials on-site can be expensive. Ready-mix removes this extra cost.
  • Durability - Ready-mixed concrete is just as durable as site-mixed concrete and can be more so, given the risk of staff imprecisely measuring out ingredients on-site, as opposed to precision mixing at the plant.

Why use Heidelberg Materials?

We are a leading supplier of heavy building materials to construction projects across the UK. Our experience and expertise as one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions means we can deliver what your project needs, when you need it. It’s been our goal for over 150 years.

Our commitment to sustainability means we adhere to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, have set 2030 sustainability goals, and are committed to net zero by 2050.

Our products are available straight to your site from our reliable logistics network enabling fast and efficient delivery when and where you need it.

We have experienced sales and technical support teams who have worked across a diverse range of projects. They understand your specifications: public sector works, major infrastructure projects, local building and civil engineering contracts - even DIY projects.

Build better with high-performance ready-mixed concrete. Contact our team for a quote today.

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Case Studies

Twin-span bridge, Hampshire

Twin-span bridge, Hampshire

We worked with Hope & Clay to design a concrete solution for a 60-metre twin-span bridge at a new housing development in Hampshire. Heidelberg Materials Easyflow was the perfect choice for the project.

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Our customers

We supply our high quality ready-mixed concrete to projects of all shapes and sizes – from large scale nationally significant infrastructure projects like Hinkley Point C and Crossrail to garden paths and shed bases.

We have designed a number of ready-mixed concretes specifically for the home. All products in our Home Range are hard wearing, easy to place and crack resistant and are suitable for a range of applications including foundations, paths, driveways and steps.

We also offer the farming industry our Farm Range: easy-to-use, durable concretes, which comply with all the relevant agricultural standards.

Where Do You Deliver Ready-Mixed Concrete?

We operate 178 static and mobile production plants across the UK - each on hand to support projects within a 20-mile radius.

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Our Accreditations

Heidelberg Materials is a member of the Quality Scheme for Ready-mixed Concrete (QSRMC) and all our products carry this certification.

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Decarbonise Your Construction Projects With Low-Carbon Concrete

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View our latest online Let's Talk Sustainability webinar to learn how specifying low-carbon concrete can reduce the carbon emissions associated with your construction projects.

The free webinar is aimed at everyone involved in the construction sector. It includes what we are doing to decarbonise cement through innovative carbon capture and storage (CCS) to enable us to produce lower carbon concrete, helping us build a more sustainable future. View webinar

Ready-Mixed Concrete FAQs

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What is Ready-Mixed Concrete?

Ready-mixed concrete is a pre-mixed concrete building material that can be used immediately once it has been delivered to a construction site. It is mixed in a factory or batching plant based on the product type and customer specifications, saving the customer time and storage space and reducing costs in kind.

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What Types of Ready-Mix Concrete are Available?

There is a wide range of ready-mix concrete available, each suited to a different use. Early strength concrete, reinforced concrete, paving concrete and underwater concrete are just some of the varieties available. Browse our range of ready-mix concretes above, or read our guide for in-depth information.

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How Much Does Ready-Mixed Concrete Cost?

Due to the wide range of potential mixes available when choosing ready-mixed concrete, multiple factors impact its price, including the use of additives, delivery distance, cement content, lead time, and more.

To help you plan your order, we’ve created a simple, helpful pricing guide below.

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Is Ready-Mix Concrete Sustainable?

Yes. Our evoBuild range of ready-mixed concrete products are either low carbon, circular or feature a combination of both attributes. Available in a selection of strengths, you can choose a sustainable concrete, whilst still meeting your project requirements.

Can Ready-Mixed Concrete be Pumped and Poured?

Yes, ready-mixed concrete can be pumped and poured. Our guides on pouring and pumping concrete teach you how to do so safely and effectively.

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Concrete volume calculator

Use our ready-mixed concrete calculator to select the best concrete for your project and work out the volume you require.

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General small loads

Our fleet of Supamix trucks, with capacities up to 4m³, can reach both domestic and commercial sites, including those with limited access.

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Concrete Knowledge Hub

Explore Heidelberg Materials' Concrete technical information for all your concrete-related queries.

Learn how to lay a concrete base or about concrete pricing or how to lay a long-lasting concrete garage floor with detailed guides. 

Find answers to common questions with our concrete FAQs and access in-depth concrete technical information to ensure your project’s success.

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SmartRock maturity level sensors

SmartRock wireless concrete sensors monitor temperature and strength gain every 15 minutes for up to 60 days, providing real-time data that can help you save time, money and CO2 with no need for test cubes and no waiting for results.

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Sustainable low carbon concrete solutions

evoBuild low carbon GGBS

Heidelberg Materials concrete can incorporate a proportion of evoBuild low carbon GGBS, (Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag or 'GGBS'), which is a cement replacement material, helping to produce a product that generates a much lower level of CO2 emissions than ordinary cement.

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Concrete testing services

Heidelberg Materials UK Concrete’s national laboratory is fully equipped to provide a range of testing services in accordance with British and European Standards.

We offer on-site sampling and testing to help demonstrate compliance with your concrete specification requirements, as well as a collection and testing service for site manufactured samples.

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On-site batching plants

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On-site batching for your concrete supply offers a number of advantages for large-scale construction projects. ​

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