Whether you want to repair your front step or build a shed or patio, ready-mixed concrete will help you create a solid foundation. A convenient delivery from a concrete company will make the project go faster and ensure quality results. Here's what you need to know before making a call.

How to Place Your Concrete Order Correctly

1. Measure Well

Concrete is measured in cubic yards. This means you need to know the length and width of the area to be paved and how deep you're making the paving.

It may be hard to do the math in yards, so instead, you can measure in cubic feet, then divide by 27. For example, for a walkway three feet wide and 27 feet long, if you want to lay the concrete four inches deep, you need 27 cubic feet, or one cubic yard. You should also order about 10% more concrete than you think you need so that you don't come up short.

2. Discuss the Project

There are many different blends of ready-mixed concrete available, with different proportions of cement, sand, and gravel, as well as different additives. Some are strong enough to support a heavy structure, while others take an impression more effectively for beautiful molded surfaces. To make sure you're getting the right mix, ask the concrete company for recommendations.

3. Plan Your Timetable

For most products and materials you want delivered to your home, the timing of the delivery doesn't have to be precise. However, ready-mixed concrete will start the setting process as soon as it's mixed.

You need to be on-site and ready to work as soon as the driver arrives. This means you have to schedule carefully. You should also ask them whether they'll wait and how long so that you know how quickly you'll have to work to move the order.

For high-quality ready-mixed concrete, choose Politte Ready Mix in Potosi, MO. This family-owned and -operated company has been delivering materials for landscaping and home improvement projects for over 40 years. They also offer rebar, wire mesh, and other construction materials. Call (573) 438-5417 to place an order, or visit their website to learn more about their services.