A concrete delivery is not that complicated once you know what to expect. But there are a few things you can do to make a big difference on the day.
Clear Access Before the Truck Arrives
The delivery driver needs a firm level route to be able to park his lorry up close to where you want the concrete to be poured. This is typically around 4-5m from where the chute will be. Try to keep any parked vehicles, surplus materials etc out of the route and also clear any overhead cables.
How Discharge Works
The chute is managed by yourself or a member of your team, and the flow of the concrete is controlled by you signaling to the driver to slow down or stop pouring. In some instances, a pump may be used to discharge the concrete around sites with restricted access, but this would be arranged by your supplier in advance.
Discharge Time Windows
The ready-mixed concrete should be used within about ninety minutes of batching. So, when the truck’s drum stops, the time starts to tick down. Ensure that all necessary people and equipment are ready to use the concrete before the truck arrives on site. For Concrete Swindon see Monster Mix.
The Delivery Ticket
The delivery ticket handed to you by the driver contains information about the ready-mixed concrete you have ordered, such as the concrete grade and quantity as well as the water-cement ratio and time of batching. Ensure that the ready-mixed concrete supplied meets recognised quality standards for ready-mixed concrete.
If the Concrete Arrives Wrong
If the delivered concrete is too stiff, has been over-watered on site or the ticket does not show the correct grade for the ordered quantity of concrete, refuse the delivery and inform the depot immediately for a replacement to be sent out.
Keep a copy of the delivery ticket; this is your evidence should you need to refer to it later.