How to order concrete online
Mixit Ltd has built a complete online concrete ordering journey for domestic and commercial customers who want a simpler, faster and more accurate way to arrange concrete delivery. Instead of relying only on phone calls, rough estimates and manual callbacks, customers can calculate concrete quantities, choose the correct concrete type, check delivery availability by postcode, add concrete pump hire where required, and place an order online. The page explains how the Mixit online ordering process works from start to finish. It is written for homeowners, builders, landscapers, contractors and first-time concrete buyers who want clarity before placing an order. The aim is to make concrete ordering feel less technical, less intimidating and much easier to complete. Mixit Ltd supplies concrete across North London, East London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and surrounding areas, with regional depot coverage and experienced operators supporting domestic and commercial projects.
Why Mixit Built Online Concrete Ordering
Step 1: Understand Your Project
Step 2: Measure The Area Correctly
Concrete is ordered by volume. For most domestic slabs and bases, this means multiplying the length, width and depth of the area. Small measurement errors can make a big difference, especially on larger projects. Depth is particularly important because increasing the depth from 100mm to 150mm increases the concrete volume by 50%.
For irregular projects, split the area into smaller rectangles or sections, calculate each one separately and add them together. For trenches and footings, measure the length, width and depth of the trench. For circular holes or specialist shapes, use a suitable calculator or ask the Mixit team for advice.
Before measuring, make sure the ground level, formwork and sub-base are prepared properly. Measuring an unfinished or uneven excavation can produce an inaccurate quantity. Good preparation helps avoid under-ordering, over-ordering or delays on the day of delivery.
- Measure in metres wherever possible.
- Check the depth carefully.
- Measure more than once before ordering.
- Allow for realistic site variations.
- Do not rely only on guesswork or visual estimates.
Step 3: Use The Mixit Concrete Calculator
The Mixit calculator is designed to help customers calculate how much concrete they need before ordering. It supports the practical buying journey by taking customer measurements and converting them into a concrete volume. This is especially useful for domestic users who may not be confident calculating cubic metres manually.
After the quantity is calculated, customers can continue through the online ordering journey. The calculator is not just a basic tool; it connects the measurement process with the delivery postcode check and ordering process, helping customers move from planning to purchase more confidently.
The calculator is one of the most important parts of the Mixit website because it turns advice into action. A customer searching for concrete information can calculate what they need, check whether Mixit delivers to them, and place an order online without leaving the site.
Step 4: Choose The Right Concrete Type
Choosing the right concrete type matters because different mixes are designed for different uses. For many domestic projects, common choices include C20, C25 and C30 concrete. Stronger or specialist projects may require C35, C40, waterproof concrete, sulphate resistant concrete, screed or other specified mixes.
If an engineer, architect, builder or building control officer has specified a concrete grade, that specification should be followed. Mixit Ltd can help customers understand common uses, but the project specification remains important for structural or regulated work.
- C20 Concrete – often used for light domestic slabs and general groundwork.
- C25 Concrete – commonly used for driveways, foundations and reinforced domestic work.
- C30 Concrete – suitable for stronger domestic slabs, heavier driveways and structural projects.
- C35 Concrete – often used for commercial and heavier-duty applications.
- Screed – commonly used for floor levelling and internal finishing.
Step 5: Check Your Delivery Postcode
Once the volume and concrete type have been considered, the next key step is delivery availability. Mixit Ltd serves a wide area, but concrete delivery is still location-dependent because scheduling, depot coverage, travel time and vehicle access all matter.
The postcode checker helps confirm whether the delivery location is within the service area before the customer proceeds. This reduces wasted time and avoids the frustration of placing an order for an area that cannot be served.
Regional delivery pages include:
Step 6: Decide Whether You Need Concrete Pump Hire
Many domestic properties in London and the South East have restricted access. The concrete lorry may not be able to reach the pour area directly, especially for rear gardens, extensions, basements, side returns, narrow driveways, terraced houses and urban sites with parking restrictions.
Concrete pump hire can make difficult access projects much easier. Instead of moving concrete manually by wheelbarrow, a pump can move the concrete through hoses or over obstacles depending on the equipment used. This can reduce labour, improve speed and help place concrete where the lorry cannot discharge directly.
Pump hire is particularly useful for rear garden slabs, extension foundations, basement construction, commercial pours and larger domestic projects where manual movement would be slow or impractical.
Step 7: Place The Order And Prepare For Delivery
After selecting the quantity, concrete type, delivery postcode and pump option, the order can be placed online. Once the order reaches the Mixit team, delivery details can be confirmed and any scheduling requirements can be discussed.
Before delivery day, customers should ensure that the site is ready. Formwork should be secure, the sub-base should be prepared, access should be clear and labour should be available to place and finish the concrete. Concrete has a limited working time, so preparation is essential.
- Have the delivery area clear.
- Make sure access is not blocked by vehicles.
- Check that formwork and levels are ready.
- Have tools and labour ready before the lorry arrives.
- Plan where the concrete will be placed and how it will be finished.
Why Online Ordering Helps Mixit Customers
The system also supports better customer conversations. If a customer still needs help, they can speak to the Mixit team with a clearer understanding of their project, measurements and likely requirements.
That combination of self-service and expert support, together with decades of shared professional knowledge, is what makes the Mixit platform different from a traditional brochure-style concrete website.
Online Ordering Frequently Asked Questions
The order is received by the Mixit team, who call you to confirm delivery details and scheduling arrangements.
Use the postcode checker during the ordering process to confirm whether delivery is available in your area.
Yes. Pump hire can be added where required, especially for restricted access projects where the lorry cannot discharge directly into the pour area.
You can use the concrete type pages, project guides and advice content on the website. For structural or regulated work, always follow an engineer or building control specification.
Yes. Online ordering is available for convenience, but customers can still contact the Mixit team for advice before placing an order. Call us on 0207 538 2266.
Yes. The system is designed to help homeowners and DIY customers order concrete with more confidence, especially for driveways, patios, shed bases, garage bases, footings and extension projects.
Yes. Mixit Ltd allows customers to calculate the concrete quantity, choose the concrete type, check postcode delivery availability, add pump hire where required and place an order online.
