Barrow or Pump? Getting Concrete to a Reinforced Footing
Before every job we take a proper look at how we’re going to get the concrete where it needs to go — can we barrow it, or do we need one of our pumps? That’s what this site visit was about.
This one was a deep, steel-reinforced footing dug right down below the building and tight up against the brickwork. With the footing that far down and boxed in by the wall, there was no barrowing it and no getting a wagon near — the only way to reach it was the boom pump, up and over and straight down into the trench.
That’s the beauty of running our own pumps: whatever the access, we’ve got a way to get the concrete exactly where it needs to be.
“On this occasion, the only way to get the concrete to site is the boom pump.”
Watch the site visit
What this job involved
- A site visit first — assessing whether the concrete could be barrowed or needed a pump
- A deep, steel-reinforced footing dug below the building, tight against the brickwork
- No barrowing and no wagon access — the boom pump was the only way to reach it
- Concrete placed up, over and straight down into the footing
- Our own pumps mean we’ve got a way in whatever the access
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Back to all projectsBarrow, line pump or boom pump? — FAQs
How do you decide whether to barrow or pump the concrete?
We look at every job first – how far the concrete has to travel and whether a wagon or barrow can reach it. If access is too tight, too far or too deep, we use one of our pumps. On this footing, the boom pump was the only way in.
Can you pump concrete into foundations and footings?
Yes – the boom pump reaches up and over obstacles and drops the concrete straight down into deep or reinforced footings a wagon can’t get near.
What is a boom pump best for?
Deep footings, back gardens, over walls or buildings, and any site where a wagon can’t reach and barrowing isn’t practical.
Do you cover the North West?
Yes – we supply and pump concrete across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West. Send your site details and we’ll advise on the best way to reach it.
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