5 Benefits Of Pumping Concrete
When working with concrete, there are a number of options to get the material to your site. Whether you are using mix-on-site to ready-mixed, you can either manually transfer the concrete from the barrel to where you need it using wheelbarrows for pouring, or you can pump it.
Pumping concrete is frequently chosen because it offers a range of benefits not least it is quicker than pouring.
At 2 Brothers Concrete & Pumping, we provide a professional and efficient pumping service that takes away the stress of working with concrete. With our combined 25 years of experience, we have the knowledge to work on any project, no matter how big or small or the obstacles we may face.
In this blog, we share the five main benefits of pumping concrete for your project.
1. Efficiency
Efficiency is key in any project. You want everything to be done to a high standard as quickly as possible to ensure deadlines are met and timeframes stuck to. If one part of your project is slower than predicted, it could cause trouble going forward.
With concrete pumping, you don't need to worry about this stage. Pumps can handle high quantities of concrete in small timeframes, making sure the volume of concrete you need gets to the location quickly and without hassle.
Additionally, concrete pumping allows you to precisely place the concrete, even in hard-to-reach areas. This precision minimises waste and errors, so you don't need to worry about spending time correcting work.
Finally, most concrete (depending on the slump) that is poured, will naturally start to level out and fill the space, reducing the need for manual labour on-site.
2. Reduction Of Manual Labour
The second benefit of concrete pumping is that there is less need for labourers. Concrete pumps will be operated by a couple of trained and experienced technicians.
When pouring concrete, you will need a large crew of labourers, some to mix concrete, some to transport it to the site and others to manually work it into place. The number of people needed when pouring concrete is significantly less as the operator will control the pump's delivery of the concrete while the small crew assists in setting up the equipment and placing the delivery hose to ensure optimal pumping and placement.
Not only will this reduction in manual labour save you money, but it will also clear your site of people, reducing congestion and potential hazards.
3. Reach Difficult Areas
It isn't unusual for projects to have obstacles that make concrete pouring difficult. However, a big advantage of concrete pumping is that you can transport the material over, around or through these obstacles.
A great example, and one we often come across with our pumping service, is houses. With concrete pumping, our boom pumps can reach over a house and into the project area, or our line pumps can go around the house or through it directly to the site.
You can also combine these types of pumps, allowing you to reach over 500 metres away from the concrete machine.
When using a concrete pumping service, you can leave the problem-solving to them so you can focus on other parts of your project. They will design a solution to suit your site and communicate this with you prior to the arranged date for pumping so you can feel confident the job will be done without a problem.
4. Cost-Effective
Especially for larger projects, concrete pumping is more cost-effective than concrete pouring.
As mentioned above, there is a reduced workforce needed for concrete pumping, meaning you can save money on paying wages. Plus, the process of pumping concrete is far quicker than pouring the material, so you are reducing the number of hours you need to pay the expert staff.
When combined with mix-on-site concrete production, this process is made even more cost-effective because you will only pay for the concrete you need, meaning there is no waste to be disposed of. This avoids a wastage fee.
5. Time-Saving
Working with concrete can be time-sensitive; you don't want it to start curing as you are working with it because that will cause issues further down the line.
Pumping concrete is far quicker than pouring it, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Pumping eliminates the need for going back and forth with wheelbarrows or buckets and instead creates a continuous flow directly from the mixer to the site
Setting up a concrete pump and delivery system is typically faster than preparing for manual pouring methods. Once the equipment is in place, the concrete pumping process can commence immediately without the need for additional assembly or preparation. This reduced set-up time translates into quicker overall project timelines and allows construction crews to focus on other critical tasks without delay.
Concrete Pumping with 2 Brothers
The team here at 2 Brothers Concrete & Pumping are problem solvers at heart, meaning that they offer an exceptional concrete pumping service.
Their years of experience in industry and puzzle-solving capabilities mean no project is too difficult for them, especially when you factor in their latest technology.
With a mixture of boom and line pumps, a range of solutions are offered, so the most efficient pumping solution can be used for your project, enhancing each of the benefits listed above.
By combining our boom and line pumps, we can reach distances of over 500 metres to your project site. We will complete a site visit to evaluate your project site, where we will discuss potential obstacles and solutions with you. This will mean on the date of pumping, our team can get straight to setting up when they arrive, ready to pump the concrete as soon as you are ready.
Not to mention, we offer an all-in-one concrete and pumping service with our mix-on-site concrete vehicles. These are mini batching plants on wheels and allow our operators to produce the exact amount of your required concrete there and then pour it straight into the pump to get to where you need it.
Our team are experts at what they do, but we always like a laugh, so when working with us you can be confident that you will receive quality concrete, an efficient pumping service and a giggle.
Get in touch with our friendly team to learn more about our concrete services by calling us on 01489 552737 or completing our online form to request a callback.
