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Concrete Pumping – Kent, London, Essex, Surrey & East Sussex
Quick & Efficient
Using a concrete pump is the quickest way to delivery our high grade concrete. It’s a faster process than using a traditional methods.
Hard To Access Areas
Our pumps can ensure we can delivery concrete anywhere. Our pumps allow us to pump concrete over any obstacle.
Cleaner System
We provide free 24/7 delivery across Kent, London, Essex, Surrey and East Sussex. We can also offer sameday deliveries.
Quick and Efficient Concrete Pumping Experts
- If you want to construct a high-rise building and want a concrete pump hire in Kent, we assure the provision of concrete according to your requirements.
- Our pumps can pour concrete even in inaccessible places.
- Our concrete pumping service in Kent ensures accurate concrete distribution and levelling.
What is Concrete Pumping?
- Concrete pumping is the process of pumping concrete at a specific location.
- Liquid concrete is moved from a hopper to a concrete pump by a mixing truck.
- Continuous churning keeps the liquid from prematurely solidifying.
How Does Concrete Pumping Work?
It is the process of transporting a batch of concrete to a specific location. Concrete pumping Kent is highly efficient; it transports and pours the mix faster than any human pushing a wheelbarrow containing concrete.
Types of Concrete Pumps
When hiring concrete pumping Kent services for your next construction, you can choose from two main concrete pumps; one or the other pump may be used depending on the nature of the project:
- Ground Line Pumps: These are hydraulic pumps that can pump liquid concrete through steel pipelines and hoses; it is the easiest way to pump concrete to the desired location. A line pump is typically more suitable for small-scale projects, such as garden landscaping.
- Boom Pumps: Though it functions similarly to ground line pumps, boom pumps have an additional feature: They also have a hydraulic arm for pumping concrete in confined spaces at the construction site or places with many barriers. Perfect for huge-volume pumping, a boom pump is suitable for large-scale projects.
Three Effective Ways to Pour Concrete
There are three main methods of pouring concrete:
- Tailgating: This method is used when there is ample space to park the truck on the construction or fill site. Tailgating involves pouring concrete directly into the fill space using a chute.
- Concrete Buggies: Small amounts of concrete are transported by concrete buggies from the truck to the pour location. This process comes in handy when you don’t have much room.
- Concrete Pumps: As mentioned earlier, there are two types of concrete pumps: boom and line pumps. Both are practical in confined spaces. They force liquid concrete through the pump and out of the hopper using hydraulic pressure.
Benefits of Concrete Pumps
There are many rewarding benefits of concert pumps:
Pumps provide efficient concrete pumping
A major advantage of concrete pumps is speed compared to other concrete pouring methods. Because pouring concrete through a piston system takes less time and is more accurate – taking only less than an hour to finish – one can produce cleaner work with zero errors due to the pump’s flexible extensions.
Pumped concrete is stronger and more durable
When concrete is poured through a chute, additional water is used. This weakens the material, causing the concrete to shrink and crack later. This means the product won’t hold much pressure. Conversely, when pumped concrete is used, less water is required, and as a result, it can withstand higher amounts of pressure and is less prone to cracking.
A safer construction site:
Some construction sites require heavy machinery and trucks, which can be a dangerous obstruction. While using concrete pumps, you can easily extend the hose to pour concrete wherever you want. Moreover, fewer people are also required, which increases site safety and efficiency.
Keep your work moving with concrete pumps
Solid Mix Concrete provides professional concrete pumping services in Kent. Setting up concrete pumps on your construction site is very easy for us. Two people will be required to control the pump: one to watch the hose and one to control it. Moreover, our pumps are safer in rough and severe weather conditions, which means there will be no delay in construction.
We offer concrete pumping for all commercial and residential projects. Prices may vary because each customer has different demands and requirements. However, our advanced machinery employs fewer resources, lowering the overall cost of your project.
A chute can extend up to 18 feet, and sometimes a ground line pump can extend more than 150 metres, thereby rendering it a great method for pouring concrete in confined spaces.
Concrete pumping services in Kent are ideal where access and time restrictions are an issue. For instance:
- If you don’t have enough manpower.
- If the concrete needs to be poured underground or inside the building.
- Construction site is uneven and inappropriate for wheelbarrows