How to compare ready-mix concrete quotes
Ask each supplier for the total delivered price for the same mix, volume, and address. A quote with a lower rate per cubic metre or cubic yard can cost more once minimum orders and fees are included.
Open the concrete quote comparison
Which numbers should I get from each supplier?
- Price and unit. Ask for the rate per cubic metre or cubic yard and confirm the currency.
- Minimum order and increment. Ask how little you can order, and whether quantities round up to a fixed step such as 0.25 m³.
- Delivery and short-load fees. Ask which fees apply and what volume qualifies for a lower fee.
- Extras and tax. Confirm any waiting time, pumping, or other charges separately. Ask which items are taxable. If the supplier gives a fixed tax amount, enter it in Other fees and leave the calculator’s tax rate at zero.
Worked example for a 0.66 m³ pour
Use the following sample prices in the same currency. They illustrate the comparison and are independent of local market prices.
| Item | Supplier A | Supplier B |
|---|---|---|
| Rate per m³ | 180 | 205 |
| Minimum order | 1.00 m³ | 0.50 m³ |
| Order increment | 0.25 m³ | 0.25 m³ |
| Billed volume | 1.00 m³ | 0.75 m³ |
| Delivery | 70 | 55 |
| Short-load fee | 0 | 25 below 1.00 m³ |
| Delivered total before tax | 250.00 | 233.75 |
Supplier B costs 16.25 less. Its material charge is 0.75 × 205 = 153.75. Adding delivery and the short-load fee brings the total to 233.75.
When should I compare bags too?
For small jobs, multiply your whole-bag count by the local price per bag. Include transport, mixing equipment, and labour when making a buying decision. Use the metric concrete guide to convert a pour volume into a bag count from the label yield.