16/10/2026
Thinking about mixing concrete yourself to save money on your next project? Make sure you weigh up the pricing first. 💭
While buying bagged concrete or renting a small mixer is a cheap option for tiny repair jobs, those DIY costs add up fast when tackling bigger projects. Ordering ready-mix or volumetric concrete often proves to be the smarter investment. Here's how the costs compare:
1. Bagged concrete has the lowest upfront material cost for small touch-ups but requires lots of time for hand-mixing.
2. Renting a concrete mixer requires rental fees and buying materials separately which can hike up costs.
3. Ready-mix or volumetric deliveries may have a higher base unit price for tiny volumes, but they remove the cost of tool rentals, raw material waste, and time spent hand-mixing.
In our latest blog post, we've broken down every cost factor and how to plan for your specific project:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/concrete-delivery-costs