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Ready Mix Concrete in South Africa: Free Quotes from Local Suppliers

Need ready mix concrete? Tell us the strength and volume and independent South African suppliers will send a free quote. No fee, no obligation.

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A ready-mix truck discharging concrete down a chute into timber shuttering at a house site as two workers guide it
A ready-mix truck discharging concrete down a chute into timber shuttering at a house site as two workers guide it

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Tell us what you need and where. A contractor or supplier who works in your area quotes you directly. Free, no obligation.

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Order about 5–10% more than the net volume to allow for waste and uneven ground.

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When a job needs more than a few wheelbarrows, ready mix concrete is the usual answer. A batching plant mixes it to a set strength and a truck brings it to your gate. ConcreteSlab.co.za is a free quote service. You fill in one form and we pass your request to independent ready-mix suppliers in your area, who quote you directly. We do not mix, sell or deliver concrete ourselves. There is no fee and no obligation, and you can compare suppliers before you order.

What ready-mix concrete is

Ready-mix concrete is batched at a plant from cement, sand, stone and water, then carried to site in a truck with a rotating drum. The plant weighs each material, so the mix is more consistent than concrete made by hand on site. In South Africa it is specified to SANS 878, and structural work follows SANS 10100-1 and SANS 2001-CC1.

A normal truck carries about 6 m³. Many plants also run smaller trucks for tight access or small pours. The concrete starts to set from the moment water meets cement, so the truck must be unloaded within the time the supplier states.

Choosing the strength and slump

Strength is given in MPa at 28 days. Your engineer or plans should state it. As a guide:

  • 20 MPa: light bases, paths and non-structural work.
  • 25 MPa: house foundations, surface beds and garage floors.
  • 30 MPa: suspended slabs, beams and driveways that take heavy vehicles.
  • 35 MPa and up: specialist structural work, or coastal sites where chlorides attack steel.

Slump describes how wet the mix is. A pumped pour needs a higher slump than a poured slab. Never ask the driver to add water on site, because it weakens the concrete.

Getting the volume and the site right

Multiply length, width and thickness in metres to get m³, then add a little for uneven ground and spillage. Ordering short leaves you with a cold joint. Ordering too much wastes concrete.

  • Access: a loaded truck is heavy. Check gates, overhead lines and soft ground.
  • Crew and tools: have enough people, barrows or a pump ready before the truck arrives.
  • Weather: avoid pouring in heavy rain, and protect fresh concrete from frost on the Highveld and from hot, dry wind.
  • Minimum loads: many suppliers charge a part-load fee for small orders.

What affects your quote

People often search for the ready mix concrete price per m³ or per truck, but it varies. We never give prices here. Suppliers will look at:

  • The strength class and the volume you need.
  • Stone size, slump and any admixtures, such as a retarder or waterproofer.
  • Delivery distance, which is a big factor in rural areas.
  • Part-load or minimum-load charges, and waiting time on site.
  • Whether you also need a pump.

Give clear details and you will get quotes you can compare properly.

Comparing ready-mix concrete quotes

Concrete products are priced on the detail, so compare like with like. When quotes arrive, check:

  • Exact product: the strength class, size, grade or reference number, and that it meets the relevant SANS standard.
  • Quantity and minimums: the unit (m³, m², sheets, bags or panels), any minimum order and part-load charges.
  • Delivery: the delivery fee, the truck size, offloading and whether the site can take the truck.
  • VAT and validity: whether VAT is included, how long the price holds and the lead time.

What to include in your request

  • Strength in MPa, or the engineer's specification
  • Volume in m³ and the size of the pour
  • Delivery address and truck access
  • Date and time you want the pour
  • Whether you need a pump or admixtures

Frequently asked questions

Does ConcreteSlab.co.za sell or deliver ready-mix concrete?
No. ConcreteSlab.co.za is a free quote service. You send one request and we pass it to independent ready-mix suppliers near you. They contact you directly with a quote. We do not mix, sell or deliver concrete. There is no fee and no obligation.
How much ready-mix concrete do I need?
Multiply the length, width and thickness in metres to get cubic metres. A 5 m by 4 m slab at 100 mm thick is 2 m³. Add about 5 to 10 percent for waste and uneven ground. Your supplier can help you check the figure.
Can I order a small amount of ready-mix?
Often yes, but many plants set a minimum load and charge extra for a part load. Some run small trucks for tight access. For very small jobs, site-mixed concrete from bagged cement may work out simpler.
How long does a truck take to deliver?
It depends on the plant, the traffic and the distance. Most suppliers want a day or two of notice, and more in busy periods. Concrete must be placed within the time the supplier gives you, so have your crew ready.

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