Anyone laid any concrete?

mattyb · 07-09-10, 08:52 AM

Hi all,

A bit OT from freebies I know, but I was hoping to get some advice. I need to lay 2 cubic metres of concrete for an office base this weekend and have decided upon mixing it myself with the help of a friend and a concrete mixer. The question is, is this doable in a day do you think? Everyone I've spoken to says it can't be done.

Has anyone else laid that much concrete at all? I'm aware that it's going to be hard work but perhaps I'm deluding myself that I can get it all done in a day.

Cheers
Matt

Harvez · 07-09-10, 09:11 AM

I once laid roughly the same for a Shed at the top of my dads garden, you will need to dig down and then fill with hardcore(I used smashed up house bricks) then pack it all down with a nice big sledge hammer.

Speak with your local cement supplier with regards to how much you will need and what parts cement and sand you will need to use.

He will need to know the depth your filling and sq mtrs.

Ayo312 · 07-09-10, 09:14 AM

If you cant do it in a day just stick some hardcore in the first layer so when you put the second layer on there is something for the concrete to grip on to prevent wasted labour

mattyb · 07-09-10, 10:37 AM

Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies. I've already put in a layer of hardcore and will be putting some wire mesh on top of that for extra support.

I've just phoned the local builder centre and the price for aggregates and cement alone is more than someone wants to charge for delivery of ready mix concrete so it's a no brainer really!!

That brings me onto the next question, are two people enough to wheel barrow 2 cubic metres of concrete about 100 foot between lorry and site?

This is giving me a headache!!

Harvez · 07-09-10, 12:41 PM

The delivery of the concrete will be dropped at the delivery point, they don't hang about waiting for you to offload it.

So either have access to the hole you dug for the truck or work really quickly before the cement goes off lol.

**the_icks** · 07-09-10, 01:20 PM

so make sure the black bags are well sealed....

ginnis · 07-09-10, 02:06 PM

You can surely get it done in a day i u'll decide to complete your work. make a plan just think that you will take your soulmate for a dine out only after u'll be done with that work....it may help you

**the_icks** · 07-09-10, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ginnis

You can surely get it done in a day i u'll decide to complete your work. make a plan just think that you will take your soulmate for a dine out only after u'll be done with that work....it may help you

erm..... wot?

Harvez · 07-09-10, 02:44 PM

free ringdings anyone?

Cruelworld · 07-09-10, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvez

The delivery of the concrete will be dropped at the delivery point, they don't hang about waiting for you to offload it.

Depends on the company, there are some that will pour into barrow and help you ferry it, they even have their own barrows lined up down the side of the truck.

The price does go up a bit for this but in cases like this it's well worth it.

Cruelworld · 07-09-10, 05:39 PM

Sorry for the double post, gone 5 mins...

Check these guys, there is a postcode finder on the home page as well for your nearest depot.

Mixamate - Barrow Service - UK

mattyb · 08-09-10, 08:34 AM

Thanks for the help guys.
Cruelworld, I looked at mixamate but they wanted nearly £500 to delver the mix on Saturday morning. In the end I've found a local supplier called....wait for it....William the Concreter (how could i NOT go with him) and he's very reasonable. He's giving me an hour to offload the concrete and has one barrow I can use. I've got two mates (soulmates who I will take for a dine out) coming round to help so need to get myself another barrow.

Wish me luck.

07-09-10, 08:52 AM	#1
mattyb iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 505	Anyone laid any concrete? Hi all, A bit OT from freebies I know, but I was hoping to get some advice. I need to lay 2 cubic metres of concrete for an office base this weekend and have decided upon mixing it myself with the help of a friend and a concrete mixer. The question is, is this doable in a day do you think? Everyone I've spoken to says it can't be done. Has anyone else laid that much concrete at all? I'm aware that it's going to be hard work but perhaps I'm deluding myself that I can get it all done in a day. Cheers Matt

07-09-10, 09:11 AM	#2
Harvez Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: l33dz Posts: 9,490	I once laid roughly the same for a Shed at the top of my dads garden, you will need to dig down and then fill with hardcore(I used smashed up house bricks) then pack it all down with a nice big sledge hammer. Speak with your local cement supplier with regards to how much you will need and what parts cement and sand you will need to use. He will need to know the depth your filling and sq mtrs. __________________ Freebiejeebies \| Free iphone \| Free Blackberry \| Free Wii U \| Free laptop Someone once said "Life is what you make it", I disagree sometimes life makes you into what you are. Last edited by Harvez; 07-09-10 at 09:11 AM..

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Harvez Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: l33dz Posts: 9,490	The delivery of the concrete will be dropped at the delivery point, they don't hang about waiting for you to offload it. So either have access to the hole you dug for the truck or work really quickly before the cement goes off lol. __________________ Freebiejeebies \| Free iphone \| Free Blackberry \| Free Wii U \| Free laptop Someone once said "Life is what you make it", I disagree sometimes life makes you into what you are. Last edited by Harvez; 07-09-10 at 12:42 PM..

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the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,486	so make sure the black bags are well sealed.... __________________

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ginnis iPod Shuffle Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	Heyyyyyyyyy You can surely get it done in a day i u'll decide to complete your work. make a plan just think that you will take your soulmate for a dine out only after u'll be done with that work....it may help you

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Ayo312 iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,019	If you cant do it in a day just stick some hardcore in the first layer so when you put the second layer on there is something for the concrete to grip on to prevent wasted labour

07-09-10, 10:37 AM	#4
mattyb iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 505	Hey guys, Thanks for the replies. I've already put in a layer of hardcore and will be putting some wire mesh on top of that for extra support. I've just phoned the local builder centre and the price for aggregates and cement alone is more than someone wants to charge for delivery of ready mix concrete so it's a no brainer really!! That brings me onto the next question, are two people enough to wheel barrow 2 cubic metres of concrete about 100 foot between lorry and site? This is giving me a headache!!

07-09-10, 02:44 PM	#9
Harvez Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: l33dz Posts: 9,490	free ringdings anyone? __________________ Freebiejeebies \| Free iphone \| Free Blackberry \| Free Wii U \| Free laptop Someone once said "Life is what you make it", I disagree sometimes life makes you into what you are.

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Cruelworld Romper Stomper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Behind the fridge... Posts: 4,268	Sorry for the double post, gone 5 mins... Check these guys, there is a postcode finder on the home page as well for your nearest depot. Mixamate - Barrow Service - UK __________________ Free Gadgets \| Free iPod \| Free iPhone \| Free Gadget \| Free Wii U This page will help some people.

08-09-10, 08:34 AM	#12
mattyb iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 505	Thanks for the help guys. Cruelworld, I looked at mixamate but they wanted nearly £500 to delver the mix on Saturday morning. In the end I've found a local supplier called....wait for it....William the Concreter (how could i NOT go with him) and he's very reasonable. He's giving me an hour to offload the concrete and has one barrow I can use. I've got two mates (soulmates who I will take for a dine out) coming round to help so need to get myself another barrow. Wish me luck.

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