A. We only delivery ready-mix concrete but we can recommend independent contractors that will give you a quote on their services.
A. For pumping services, it is a separate piece of equipment and we can recommend a pump company that will quote on their services.
A. Our chutes reach from 10 ½ feet to 16 feet (depending on size of truck) straight off the back of the truck and if the chute has to swing to the side, you loose approximately 2 feet.
A. Our smaller ready-mix trucks can fit in most back lanes in the metro Vancouver area and a good indication is that wherever the garbage trucks can go, we can also go.
A. We carry one wheelbarrow on the truck for your usage at no charge. Due to the limit of space on the trucks, we only have room for one wheelbarrow.
A. We will accept Visa, MasterCard or cash for payment. The driver can run the credit card through at the job site or you can phone it into the office prior to delivery. If you are paying by cash, please be aware that the driver does not carry change.
A. We allow 15 minutes per yard off loading time included in the price. If you exceed the allotted time, then stand by charges are applicable and will be assessed at the job site..
A. If you decide to pour and finish concrete when it is raining, it is important to have the site area covered so that the surface does not get saturated with water.
A. It is important to keep the freshly poured concrete from freezing and it should never be poured on frozen ground. Refer to tips for winter concrete for more information.
A. The morning when the air is cool, is the best time to pour concrete on a hot summer day. If the area is shaded and away from the heat of the sun and keeping the sub grade moist (careful that it is not poured in mud) will also help. Adding retarder as a way to slow down the setting of the freshly poured concrete which will assist in the finishing process. Please refer to tips for summer concrete for more information.
A. Measure up your area, accuracy is important and use the concrete calculator on this website or give our office a call and one of our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.
A. A Yard is an imperial measurement and a meter is metric. As an example, to calculate the volume of concrete, 1 cubic yard is .80 of a cubic meter.
A. We do not sell colour to be added to the concrete, however, you are able to purchase colour and either bring it our plant prior to the day of delivery or it can be mixed in on site. The preferred method would be to bring it to our plant. When ordering colour, to ensure accuracy of the colour it is important to mention the quantity, and strength of concrete that is ordered. If the retailer has a question about the mix, please refer them to Yard-At-A-Time Concrete.
A. We have two sizes of aggregate for our exposed mix: -1/2" (10-15 mm) or B/E (5-8 mm). If you have an existing area, it will be difficult to match due to size and colouring since the different ready-mix suppliers use different aggregate pits to get their rocks from. You are welcome to come down to our plant and take a sample of the aggregate.
A. We have anchor bolts, straps that we can supply and need to be mentioned at time of ordering including the size so that the driver will have the supply with him at time of delivery. A vibrator can be rented during the pour, however, the driver must bring it back with him after the pour is completed and again, must be mentioned at time of ordering.
A. Since Yard-at-A-Time specializes in small yardage delivery, our pricing includes the delivery and taxes as all inclusive based on the amount of concrete that you need.
A. We are open for Saturday deliveries but are not open on Sundays. There are no extra charges for a Saturday delivery..
A. All deliveries are based on availability however, during our peak season May-September, it is usually recommended that you order 2 to 3 days in advance especially for a Saturday delivery. We are quite flexible during our low season and usually can service our customers within a days notice or even calling us in the morning and a delivery can sometimes be arranged that very day.