Top Considerations for Concrete Delivery to Hard-to-Reach Sites

As customers and contractors, we all want our delivery service to be smooth and straightforward. But add into the mix a large construction vehicle, challenges can arise. From narrow residential streets to rural areas and congested zones in cities, getting concrete where it needs to be for your project can be difficult. Especially when there is uneven ground, tight corners, or height restrictions.

In cases like this, a standard concrete truck isn’t the best option. But with Multi-Crete Concrete & Concrete Pumping, our dedicated concrete pumping services make all the difference. With our years of experience, we provide reliable and efficient hard-to-reach concrete delivery that is safe for all environments. We make sure that your timeline stays on track regardless of obstacles.

Here’s our guide to the pumping solutions available, the types of projects that can benefit from them, and why site access needs to be a consideration.

Why Site Access Matters in Concrete Delivery

It’s no secret that concrete is time sensitive. As soon as it’s mixed, it begins to set, so any delays in getting from the truck to the site location can affect both quality and integrity. If access is limited, then using wheelbarrows and other methods could also slow down the delivery, but they can also be physically demanding and potentially unsafe.

Site access can be particularly challenging when:

• There are narrow streets or driveways that make it difficult for trucks to manoeuvre.
• There is a long distance from the road to the pour site.
• Buildings, walls, or slopes can block direct access
• Urban congestion has limited space for unloading and parking.

The key is to plan ahead by using professional site access solutions so that you can save time, reduce manual labour, and make sure that your concrete delivery remains consistent from truck to pour.

Solutions for Difficult Site Access

With Multi-Crete, you can guarantee the latest technology and the right vehicles are used for the job. Together with our invested equipment and expertise, we can overcome the toughest of tasks with our options for delivery.

Boom Pumps

Used to lift and extend a delivery pipe straight to the pouring area, a boom pump operates with a hydraulic arm, known as a boom, to reach over buildings, walls and into upper floors. Some of the key advantages are that it can deliver concrete up to 72 metres vertically and 40 metres horizontally. It’s perfect for high-rise buildings and sites with barriers, making it a fast and efficient option that requires less manual labour compared to traditional methods. As well as construction, they can also be a helpful tool for residential areas with restricted access.

Line Pumps

When concrete needs to travel horizontally, a line pump uses connected pipes and hoses to move across long distances of up to 150 meters, through narrow gaps and even indoors. With its versatility, you can weave through difficult site layouts, but it’s also useful for domestic work such as rear gardens at the back of a terraced house, basements and driveways.

Flexible Scheduling (Day and Night Deliveries)

Whilst equipment is a main factor, timing is too. Depending on which location you’re working in, some urban areas restrict delivery hours due to traffic management and noise regulations. Meanwhile, others request work to be carried out through the night to minimise disruption. Thanks to our flexible scheduling, Multi-Crete works with your project needs so that your hard-to-reach delivery happens when you need it. Including early mornings, in the evening and also overnight.

Multi-Crete’s Expertise in Pumping Services

Our fully trained operators with years of experience supporting domestic and commercial clients means that we understand that every site is different, but all our work is done with safety and efficiency in mind. What sets our concrete pumping services apart is our adaptability and end-to-end service from initial planning to delivery with our specialist fleet of small line pumps and large boom pumps, ensuring the right equipment is used every time.

Take a look at our FAQs section and resources from our PDF downloads to help you prepare for your site in advance and answer any questions you may have.

Project Types Where Pumping Is Essential

There are multiple ways concrete can be utilised and delivered, but with our concrete pumping, you can trust us to achieve success for numerous outcomes:

• Domestic builds, including extensions, basements, or garden slabs for homes that have narrow access or limited parking.
• Large-scale infrastructure projects such as airports, roadworks, and railway projects that require high volumes of concrete delivered quickly and accurately.
• Commercial developments including multi-storey buildings, car parks, and warehouses where speed is of the essence.

From small-scale DIY projects to major works, explore the sectors we serve to see how we can assist you.

Contact Multi-Crete for Pumping Solutions

The good news is that there is no need to worry if you’re operating in an area that has tricky access. Even the most complex sites, Multi-Crete can handle with ease as we can recommend the best site access with our dedicated team, who are there to ensure your delivery process is smooth and stress-free.

Multi-Crete provides bespoke solutions that include:

• Boom pumps for vertical or obstructed access.
• Line pumps for horizontal distances and indoor concrete
• Flexible scheduling to suit your project’s needs.

Regardless of the size of your construction, there are aspects that can turn into logistical headaches despite your main goal of completing the job to a high standard on time. No two sites are the same, but with our concrete pumping services, we can overcome these challenges with confidence.

Whether you have limited access, distance to contend with or other obstacles, we can recommend the best type of equipment from a boom pump for a high-rise building, to a line pump for a back garden project.

Don’t risk wasted time, labour, or materials. Instead, trust the specialists in hard-to-reach concrete delivery. Get in touch and discover why so many builders, contractors, and homeowners across Gloucester, Bristol, Swindon, Newport, The Forest of Dean, Chepstow and the surrounding areas rely on Multi-Crete for their pumping needs.