Our aim is to ensure that our customers receive the right concrete for the job. Ready-mixed concrete is produced to the British Standard BS8500:2006 which is designed to assist users in specifying the correct mix for their particular project.

Designated concretes are quality assured concretes that conform to a specification detailed in BS 8500. These concretes have been selected by governmental bodies and industry to be fit for their intended end uses and they can only be supplied by ready-mixed concrete producers who have third-party product conformity certification. Hills Quarry Products are proud to have their concrete business certified by the Quality Scheme for Ready Mixed Concrete (QSRMC). Assurance can be noted of the accreditation to QSRMC by the logo on the quotation and delivery docket. Purchasers can therefore be confident that the concrete will be delivered as specified and ordered.

The table below has been extracted following from BS 8500. Simply identify your application in the left column and read across to select a suitable type of concrete. Please call one of our sales team if you require any further advice.

• General applications (see below)
• Click here for agricultural applications
• Click here for floor screed

For structural reinforced concrete applications please contact our sales team to discuss your requirements or refer to BS 8500 part 1.

Concrete containing any embedded metal should be specified as reinforced .

A higher strength or cement content concrete may be required for power float finish or other finish types.

Some soils are potentially aggressive to concrete and it is important to take this into account. If there is no professional advisor, the local building control officer may be able to advise whether the local soil contains sulphates and if so, how aggressive it is. We readily stock different aggregate sizes if required from the usual 20mm. Please contact our sales team.