Concrete, Mortar, and Screed: Choosing the best supply method for your project
For construction workers and landscapers in Yorkshire, sourcing the right concrete, mortar, or screed is crucial for project success. Whether you need a quick solution for fence posts, foundations, or pathways, choosing the best method can save time, reduce waste, and ensure quality.
Traditionally, there are three ways to get concrete, mortar, or screed for your project:
Mixing it on-site
Collecting from a ready-mix concrete supplier
Opting for delivery
While each option has its benefits, they also come with challenges. Fortunately, innovative solutions like our drive-thru concrete station in Yorkshire are changing the game.
Mixing on-site
Mixing concrete, mortar, or screed on-site can seem like a flexible and cost-effective choice. However, it has limitations:
Equipment costs: You’ll need a suitable mixer, cement, aggregates, and sand. Equipment failure can delay progress.
Labour-intensive: Skilled workers must handle the mixing, which takes time and adds to labour costs.
Inconsistent quality: Achieving the perfect mix by hand is challenging, especially for large-scale or repeated batches.
Weather impacts: Rain and temperature variations can compromise curing and overall mix quality.
Cleanup required: Leftover mix in the equipment can cause contamination or downtime for cleaning.
Ready-mix concrete collection or delivery
Using ready-mix concrete is a trusted method for many projects in Yorkshire. However, it’s not without drawbacks:
Waiting times: Collecting concrete from a plant often means long queues, while scheduling deliveries requires advance planning.
Minimum orders: Most suppliers have a minimum order of 1m³, which can lead to waste on smaller jobs.
Environmental concerns: Transporting materials consumes fuel, increasing the carbon footprint.
Short shelf-life: Ready-mix concrete, mortar and screed need to be used quickly —typically within 2 hours — or they risk being wasted.
The game-changer: Drive-thru concrete station
For a faster, more flexible alternative, our drive-thru concrete station at Palmer Nurseries offers a revolutionary solution. Perfect for construction workers and landscapers in Yorkshire, this automated batching plant lets you collect concrete, mortar, or screed on-demand.
Why choose a drive-thru concrete station?
Quick and efficient: Get your mix in under five minutes. No long queues or waiting for delivery.
Over 50 pre-loaded mixes: Choose from a wide range of options tailored to your specific project needs, from standard concrete to specialist screeds and mortars.
Flexible quantities: Order as little as 0.25m³ or as much as you need — no minimum restrictions, no waste.
Mess-free collection: The station’s automated system delivers concrete directly onto your truck, trailer, or into a tub, keeping your vehicle clean.
Eco-friendly: Less material waste and fewer transport miles mean a reduced environmental impact.
Durable mixes: Choose from standard concrete, mortar, or screed options, including 1, 2, or 3-day mortar for added flexibility.
Want to see how it works? Contact Palmer Nurseries today to try our innovative concrete, mortar, and screed collection service.
Save time, reduce waste, and keep your projects on track with the best concrete solution in Yorkshire.
Images:
Laying concrete: Image by Paul Harrison from Pixabay
Pouring cement into hole: Image by Piotr Jachowicz
Cement mixer on site: Image by Shutterstock
Concrete batching plant: Image by Сергей Скрынник:
