Concrete sticker shock

[Stein]

So, I am debating whether to pour a slab foundation or frame one up for a medium sized shed.  I calculated 0.75 yards for the slab and got a quote of $364 plus tax to have 1 cubic yard of concrete delivered?!  I was expecting maybe $150 for an easy dump about 2 miles from their plant.

Is that the going rate these days?  I can buy the sacks from Lowes for $138.60 full retail.

[Ice Cap]

You are looking at that cost due to it being a short load.

[Jonathan_S]

I don't even like thinking about concrete costs.  When I had my 36'x24'x6" shop done 

[trophyhunt]

It's been a while but I think it's also cheaper to have it delivered during the week.

[Dhoey07]

You usually get charged for 3 yards min.  You could go buy some sand and gravel and bags portland cement and mix it yourself.

[Timberstalker]

No idea where you are located, however, if there is a landscape or a rental yard around some of those sell the 1-1.5 yard buggies.  Those are always about $125 per yard.  You haul it in a mixer.  Works awesome.

[Timberstalker]

Here is an example, Richland, WA.:

http://beaverbark.com/concrete-mixing-buggies/

[Stein]

Here is an example, Richland, WA.:

http://beaverbark.com/concrete-mixing-buggies/

Great idea, thanks!  I found on in Snohomish that is $137 for the amount I need.  I'll drive and pick it up to save $225.

[b0bbyg]

Here is an example, Richland, WA.:

http://beaverbark.com/concrete-mixing-buggies/

Those look nice, Make sure whatever you rent is like what is pictured with the ability to mix.

 I did a similar thing years back but it was not a buggie more a concrete cart, since it was not able to rotate and keep mixed it was pretty bad by the time I got home.  Lots of little bumps caused all the rock to start settling to the bottom and only some of it came out willingly.  Had to hand shovel/pick the last parts out and it was not the best experience.

[nwwanderer]

Try the mix on site guys, could be by far your best buy, especially if they have others close by.

[Magnum_Willys]

http://www.buncerental.com/concrete-sales.asp

[CAMPMEAT]

Ask them what kind of "slump" you should have, to be able to work the concrete before it start setting up, where you are in trouble and it the mud becomes worthless. I drove mixer and people who don't know what they're doing can get into trouble by not knowing what concert does and how fast it sets up. The hotter the day, the worse it will be.

[DRobnsn]

I used to work ready mix and currently work next door to one. I've seen guys come in and have 55 gallon drums filled with the return mud and haul it off for small jobs. If you do go this route pick a cool day and try to get the freshest mud possible. It should be extremely cheap or possibly free, most outfits just dump the mud and recycle it at that point anyway. I would think you'll have better luck with a small time ready mix outfit if you were to try this route.

[jackelope]

Call this guy. He'll get you hooked up.

[jackelope]

Talk about sticker shock!