On-Site Mixed Concrete for Manchester
For piecemeal, awkward or small jobs, concrete mixed at your Manchester property – including small loads and mini-mix where available locally.
- Licensed skip hire across Manchester
- Waste paperwork provided with every job
- Free, no-obligation quotes
A full-size lorry is not needed for every concrete job. Only a fraction of a typical load may be required for a handful of fence posts in Cheadle, a shed base in a Stretford back garden or a small repair to a step outside a terraced house. With on-site mixed concrete, the aim is to have the right amount mixed where it is needed, without the cost of a large delivery.
Across Manchester and Greater Manchester, Skips Manchester arranges on-site mixing for your project. We will let you know what is available: depending on which supplier serves your postcode, it could be a smaller mini-mix vehicle, a volumetric mixer or another small-load option.
Call 0333 121 1056 or describe the job on our quote form, and we will suggest the most practical way of getting concrete to your site. Our concrete delivery page gives the wider picture.
Small concrete loads with no waste
Small domestic jobs can be poor value with large ready-mix suppliers, who often set minimum orders. Mixing on site means you do not buy more than is needed. And where a mini-mix service operates, its smaller vehicle may cope better with narrow driveways and streets than a full-size mixer would.
It spares you the effort of mixing by hand, too. For a post or two, mixing several bags of cement in a hired mixer is fine, but it soon becomes slow going for a garden path or shed base – and when batches are mixed one at a time, consistency suffers.
How on-site mixing differs from volumetric
This page deals with on-site mixing in the broad sense, for smaller and more awkward jobs, where we help you find whichever local option is practical – be that a small-load service, a mini-mix or a volumetric truck. Volumetric concrete, on the other hand, means a specific kind of truck-mounted mixer that batches on site and charges for the volume used.
Put simply: start here if you just have a fiddly or small job and want concrete mixed at your property with minimal fuss. Head straight to the volumetric page if you have already settled on a volumetric truck. And where the job is large with a known volume, ready-mix is probably the better route.
Getting the best from a small pour
Because small pours are over quickly, preparation counts for more than ever. Plenty of frustration on the day can be avoided with a few minutes’ planning before the mixer turns up.
- Combine small jobs so one visit can pour them all
- Take careful measurements – there is little margin for error on small jobs
- Protect lawns and paths, and clear a route for barrows
- Get help, tools and formwork in place before arrival
Ask about a small line pump if the concrete has to travel over a wall or along a ginnel.
Well suited to
- Bases for sheds
- Gate and fence posts
- Paths in the garden
- Small patios
- Repairs to steps
- Sockets for washing lines and posts
On-Site Mixed Concrete – your questions answered
Can’t see your question? Call 0333 121 1056 or send us a message.
What is the smallest quantity of concrete I can order?
That comes down to the local supplier. A minimum charge applies with some, whereas certain volumetric and mini-mix services will deliver fairly small quantities. Give us your volume and we will check what can be supplied to your Manchester postcode.
Can I get mini-mix concrete anywhere in Manchester?
Not in every case. Availability varies, because only some suppliers offer mini-mix and only in some areas. For small pours where it cannot be had, the next-best option is often a volumetric truck.
Can a small mixer get down my street?
Tighter access is generally easier for smaller vehicles, though ground conditions, width restrictions and parked cars still play a part. When you get in touch, tell us as much as possible about access.
Can you remove the soil I dig out beforehand?
Yes. Old slabs and excavated soil can be cleared, before the pour or after it, with a man-with-van collection or a small skip.
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.
Skips Manchester provides skip hire, grab hire, concrete delivery, waste collection, recycling and construction support across Manchester on a same-day, next-day or wait-and-load basis.