FOR CONTRACTORS AND HOMEOWNERS
Need strong, reliable concrete for your foundations or footings?
Our flexible volumetric concrete service ensures you get the right strength, quantity and consistency for any project, all mixed fresh on your site and only charged by what you use.
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Strong, long-lasting concrete. Mixed fresh on-site and delivered exactly where you need it.
Whether you’re laying strip footings for an extension, pouring foundations for a garden room, setting a retaining wall, or creating a heavy-duty base for an outbuilding, Hillhouse provides high-quality volumetric concrete tailored to your project, mixed on the day and to the exact specification required.
Our state-of-the-art volumetric mixer means you only pay for the concrete you use, with every batch mixed on-site for the ideal strength, workability and durability. Giving you quality, precision, and unbeatable value.
Why Choose Hillhouse Concrete for Your Foundations & Footings?
- Freshly Mixed On-Site for Maximum Strength
Foundations and footings rely on strength. With Hillhouse Volumetrice, your concrete is mixed on arrival, ensuring the perfect water-cement ratio and peak performance, unlike pre-mixed drum concrete that may begin setting during transport.
- Pay only for what you use
No over-ordering. No part-load charges. Zero waste. Perfect for small to medium-sized foundation projects where accuracy matters.
- Suitable For All Foundation Types
Ideal for:
House extensions
Garden rooms and summerhouses
Boundary and retaining walls
Sheds, workshops and outbuildings
Light commercial and agricultural footings
Strip footings, trench fill, pad foundations and raft applications
Reinforced and non-reinforced work
- Customisable Strength & Consistency On The Day
Need a stiffer mix for structural footings? A wetter mix for trench fill? Our volumetric system allows precise adjustments on site, another major benefit over some competitors.
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What Makes a Great Driveway Concrete Mix?
Strong
Designed to achieve structural performance for domestic and commercial loads.
Durable
Resistant to ground conditions, moisture and Scotland’s freeze-thaw climate.
Consistent
The right workability for trenches, pads and complex reinforcement layouts.
Typical foundation strength classes include:
C20/25 – C25/30 for domestic foundations and extensions
C30/37 or higher where greater load-bearing or reinforcement is required
Volumetric mixing ensures the right amount, right strength and right consistency are produced exactly when you need them.
Foundation & Footing Applications We Support
Domestic Foundations
Extensions, garden rooms, sheds, summerhouses, landscaping structures and small building projects.
Commercial & Light Industrial
Workshops, small retail units, office extensions, small warehouses and structural pads.
Agricultural & Rural Projects
Barns, machinery footings, retaining walls, equipment pads and general farm infrastructure.
How Much Concrete Do You Need for Foundations?
Every foundation is different, depending on width, depth, reinforcement and ground conditions, but don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Use our online volume calculator or contact us for simple expert guidance.
As a general example, a typical single-storey extension strip footing (e.g., 600mm wide x 300mm deep) will require approximately 0.18m³ per linear metre.
For trench fill, reinforced work or deeper foundations, volumes will increase accordingly.
Using our volumetric service means you never need to worry about over-ordering, because we only charge for what you use.
Why Volumetric Concrete Is Perfect for Foundations
Volumetric delivery is ideal for domestic and small-to-medium foundation work thanks to:
Exact quantity control
Fresh mix guarantees
On-site customisation
No part-load charges
Zero waste
Ideal for hard-to-access or variable trench depths
Site Preparation & Pouring Considerations
Builders and contractors can prepare the site to ensure your foundations or footings perform exactly as intended. Typical tasks include:
Setting out and excavation
Ensuring trenches or pads are dug to the correct width, depth and gradient, with clean, stable sides.Reinforcement placement
Positioning steel mesh or cages at the correct cover level using spacers or chairs, ready for the pour.Managing ground conditions
Checking for soft spots, water ingress or uneven bases and making adjustments before concrete is placed.Formwork and shuttering
Installing timber or temporary formwork for pads, rafts or wall footings to maintain shape and structural accuracy.Controlling pour rate and access
Using wheelbarrows, chutes or direct discharge depending on site access, and ensuring a steady pour for consistent compaction.
If you’re unsure how much concrete you need or what preparation is required, our team is always here to offer friendly, practical advice before your pour.
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