FAQs

Concrete is a construction material that is made of a combination of cement, water, aggregates and sometimes fibres and admixtures - depending on the requirements of the build.

Cement is an ingredient of concrete - they are not the same thing. Only a combination of cement with other materials, such as aggregates and water, will make concrete.

Readymix concrete is concrete that is pre-mixed prior to delivery. The mix is tailored to the needs of the customer - specifically the volume of concrete required, the type and the grade. This can save the client a lot of time, labour and cost as they don't need to mix the concrete on-site.

Concrete is measured by cubic metre. Typically one cubic metre of concrete will weigh roughly 2.4T/m3. To work out how many cubic metres you need for your construction job please use our concrete calculator.

The price of concrete can vary according to region and your requirements - there's rarely a fixed price. To accurately estimate a project we recommend using our concrete calculator to work out the volume required and request more information from our helpful sales team.

Procon offers a wide selection of concrete mixes suitable for a variety of construction needs and requirements. Specialist concrete such as foamed, fibre reinforced self-compacting and even waterproof concretes are available. To find out more we recommend looking at our range of specialist concrete or call us and our staff will be happy to talk the products on offer.

Currently Procon can deliver to the entirety of West London, including Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Wembley, Brentford, Ealing, Camden, Hampstead, Hendon, Hammersmith, Heathrow, Fulham, Chiswick, etc. To find out more please visit our Areas Served page.

A concrete pump is a machine used to transport ready-mix concrete to the job site requiring the pour.

It is typically used for areas that have restricted access so requires a pour over a longer distance than a standard truck chute.

Procon offers both mobile and static concrete pumps in various sizes to accomodate any pour.

Procon Readymix can supply concrete pumps to the entirety of the West London region - from UXbridge, Hillingdon and Wembley all the way down to Brentford, Chiswick and Fulham.

To find out more we recommend calling or messaging our friendly support team.

You simply need to know the distance required to ascertain the length of pump required for the job. We have pumps available in a variety of sizes so can accommodate for your requirements accordingly.

Yes - concrete pumps are specially designed for this exact situation. It allows you to pour concrete in a difficult to access area. A pump can also save you a significant amount of time and labour costs as it doesn't require barrowing once poured on-site.

It's important to ensure that the placing area is clear of debris and obstructions to ensure it's as efficient (and safe) as possible.

We also recommend ensuring that ground conditions are suitable for pumping machinery and wind speeds are within safe limits.

The cost of hiring a concrete pump varies as the hire starts from the moment the pump set-up is completed until pumping ends. As every job is different and has varying requirements we will cost it accordingly. To find out more we recommend talking to one of our specialists on 020 8451 7880 .