Manchester Concrete Pump Hire
Arranged through local operators: boom and line pumps that carry concrete from the street to wherever your Manchester site needs it.
Moving concrete from the mixer to the pour is frequently harder than bringing it to the site in the first place. In Manchester, terraced rows, back yards reached only by a ginnel and infill plots boxed in by neighbouring buildings often leave the mixer no choice but to stay on the road. A concrete pump closes that gap, shifting concrete quickly and with much less labour than a barrow.
Skips Manchester arranges concrete pump hire throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester. So that both turn up together, we can also co-ordinate the pump with your concrete delivery.
Pumps come in two main types – boom pumps and line pumps – and the right one depends on the route the concrete must take and how big your pour is. Use the quote form or call 0333 121 1056 and we will help you choose.
Boom pump or line pump – which one?
Mounted on a truck, a boom pump has a folding arm that reaches over walls, buildings and other obstacles. Common on new-build and commercial sites, it deals with larger volumes at a quicker rate.
A line pump forces concrete through hoses that can be laid along the ground, down a ginnel, round corners and into a back garden. Where the volume is modest but the route is long – internal floors, garden slabs and extension footings, for example – it is the usual choice.
- Need to reach over a building, or a large pour: boom pump
- Small volume along a long, winding route: line pump
How to plan a pumped pour
Tell the pump operator the mix, the volume and the height or distance between the mixer and the pour. Mention the pump when you order the concrete, because not every mix pumps equally well.
Consider where the pump is going to set up as well. A boom pump needs room to extend and firm, level ground for its stabilisers. On public roads, where vehicles can stand may be limited by controlled parking zones and parking restrictions – we can advise on what your street requires.
Well suited to
- Pours in rear gardens
- Terraced back yards
- Slabs on upper floors
- Large commercial pours
- Restricted-access sites
Concrete Pump Hire – your questions answered
Can’t see your question? Call 0333 121 1056 or send us a message.
Is an operator supplied with the pump?
Yes. A trained operator comes with every concrete pump to set it up, run it and clean it down. As the concrete is delivered, your own team places and finishes it.
What distance can a line pump reach?
Through its hoses a line pump can push concrete a considerable distance, although the route, the mix and the pump itself determine the exact reach. When you enquire, tell us how far your pour is from the road.
Can the concrete and the pump be booked together?
Yes. To make the timing line up, we can arrange both together, so a pump is not left waiting for a mixer, or the reverse.
Will a pump work for a terraced back yard?
Usually, yes. A boom pump can sometimes reach over the building, while a line pump can run its hoses down a side passage or back alley into the yard. Which option is best comes down to space and access.
Request your free quote – no obligation
Tell us what you need, where and when. Photos, data sheets or site plans help us price accurately – and we’ll get back to you with a competitive quote.
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