advise please: difficult workshop build

[oldboyscout]

I think it would be too much to use the loader. I would definitely go with the buggy at least at this point. I'm not sure how much good help I can get.....

 

[oldboyscout]

concrete alone is $627. I'll get someone to come and look at it to see about pumping etc

 

[GPintheMitten]

Just a thought, you might see what it would cost to contract this out. See how the cost compares to pumping cost.

 

[jhlittle]

the drives are narrow intended for my tractor and gear, not full driveways

How narrow? I drive a pump truck which is about the same size as most concrete trucks and you'd be amazed at some of the places it will fit into.

 

[paulharvey]

How narrow? I drive a pump truck which is about the same size as most concrete trucks and you'd be amazed at some of the places it will fit into.

If you have 10 feet of clear width and 14 ft of vertical, they can get in.

If you buggy or use the loader, you might have to pay a stand bye fee; about $100/hour after the first hour. This really depends on the company, and how busy they are. Yours is a half load, and they surely don't want a truck and driver tied up for half a day.

a lot of front discharge trucks are 6x6, and can get places you won't think. Might be worth it to clear a way in, rather then pump.

 

[paulharvey]

concrete alone is $627. I'll get someone to come and look at it to see about pumping etc

Is that including small load fee, environmental fee, trip charge, ect? Some companies charge extra for anything less than 8 cy; some for less than 5 cy.

Edit: the typical 3-4" pump doesn't handle standard concrete well; you need to order "pump mix" which uses smaller rocks. Same psi, can be same slump (pumps better at 5 or 6" slump though), but costs about $2.50/yard more last I knew. It's easier to work at times because your not fighting big rocks

 

[jhlittle]

10' backing up, 9' is plenty if he can pull in. Also depends on the shoulder: is it clear? Hard enough to support the truck?

If you have 9-10'+ of useable width I'd get the ready mix company to come out and look to see if they can get back there.

 

[Gary Fowler]

For sure check with concrete company on clearances. Those trucks can go lots of places, even on soft ground, if width and height is OK.

 

[oldboyscout]

the drives are gravel over 10' geotextile, but they curve a lot so the width is 9' at best, in between the trees. There's an area that sounds like a truck could get closer, but it'll probably make a mess of it-I just leveled and planted grass there. It would still be 40' away though.

 

[/pine]

How far is the closest Ready-Mix plant? They may send a guy out to check it out if it's a slow day...