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Can I Hire a Concrete Pump Without a Concreter?
Yes. You can hire the pump and operator on its own, the operator runs the pump and places the concrete, but they don’t finish it. You’ll still need a concreter (or a capable crew) on site to screed, level and…
Concrete Pumping Safety on Site: 5 Protocols Every Crew Should Follow on NSW Pours
Concrete pumping safety comes down to five protocols: a licensed and trained operator, a pump set up on firm ground with the outriggers out, safe distances from overhead power lines, pre-start checks on the hoses, clamps and hopper grate, and…
Line Pump vs Boom Pump: Which One is Right for Your Construction Project
Line Pump Or Boom Pump Hire? A line pump suits most house slabs, driveways, footings and tight backyards, because the concrete travels through hose laid along the ground. A boom pump suits pours that are up high, behind a house…
How Concrete Pumping Saves Time and Labour on Civil Sites
Pump Or Barrow On A Civil Site?Concrete pumping moves the mix from the agitator truck straight into the form, so your crew places and finishes instead of carting. On bridge decks, retaining walls, culverts and road barriers, that usually means…
What Size Concrete Pump Do I Need? Boom Reach + Line Pump Guide
The right size comes down to two things: how far the concrete has to travel and what’s in the way. For most residential pours in Newcastle, Maitland and the Hunter, a line pump or a small pump handles it. When…
Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Pumping
Concrete pumping gets the mix where it needs to go with far less labour and mess than barrowing it by hand. This guide pulls together the things worth knowing before you hire, from picking the right pump to what it…