Last month I decided to build a small base for a garden workshop behind my house, not too far from Luton Mall. I had already cleared the area and set the timber formwork, but once I started calculating how many bags I would need, it became obvious that mixing everything myself would take the entire weekend.
That was the point when I started looking for an easier option. A neighbour mentioned that many people simply arrange readymix concrete instead of mixing it by hand. I had never organised anything like that before, so I searched online to understand how concrete deliveries usually work.
During that search I came across the website for Advanced Concrete. The site explained the process clearly, which helped because I was not very familiar with ordering concrete for small projects.
I filled in the contact form and described the size of the base I was preparing. To make things easier, I also sent a couple of photos showing the driveway access and the framed area near Kenilworth Road stadium. Not long after, I received a reply confirming the estimated amount needed and suggesting a suitable time for the concrete delivery.
When the delivery day arrived, the driver first checked the layout and made sure the chute could reach the formwork without any issues. Before the pour started, I quickly brushed away loose dust and lightly dampened the base so the mix would settle properly.
The readymix concrete was then concrete supplier poured gradually while I spread it with a rake. Because the mixture was consistent, it was much easier to move around the frame than the small batches I had tried earlier. Once the area was filled, I used a straight edge to level the surface.
After that I worked the top with a float to smooth it out and tidy the edges. The whole process felt far more controlled than mixing bag after bag. Having proper concrete deliveries meant the work could be completed in one go rather than dragging on for hours.
Once everything was finished and the surface began to set, the base looked even and solid. For a DIY project, the result was exactly what I needed. Using a professional concrete supplier made the task far simpler than I expected.
Overall, I was pleased with how smoothly the process went. The service was convenient and saved a lot of time, although I would say it is best suited for smaller jobs where access and measurements are already planned.