Concrete foundations form the structural base of almost every building project. Whether you are building a new home, extending an existing property, or installing structural groundworks, strong and reliable concrete is essential for long term stability.
At Sussex Ready Mix Concrete, we supply high quality concrete mixes designed specifically for foundations and footings across Sussex. Our volumetric mixing technology allows fresh concrete to be prepared directly on site, ensuring accurate quantities, consistent mix quality, and flexible delivery for builders, contractors, and homeowners.
Foundations transfer the weight of a structure safely into the ground. A properly designed and poured concrete foundation helps prevent structural movement, cracking, and settlement over time.
Concrete foundations help to:
Support the load of the building above
Distribute weight evenly into the soil
Provide a stable base for walls and floors
Protect the structure from ground movement
Choosing the correct concrete mix and strength ensures the foundation performs reliably for decades.
Concrete can be used for several different foundation types depending on the building design and ground conditions.
Strip Foundations
Strip foundations are commonly used for residential buildings. Concrete is poured in trenches beneath load bearing walls to create a continuous foundation base.
Trench Fill Foundations
Trench fill foundations involve filling the foundation trench with concrete up to ground level, reducing the need for brickwork below ground.
Raft Foundations
A raft foundation spreads the load of the building across a large reinforced concrete slab, often used where ground conditions require additional stability.
Pad Foundations
Pad foundations are used to support individual columns or structural points within a building.
Concrete used for foundations must have sufficient compressive strength to support structural loads. In the UK, mixes such as C20/25 or C25/30 are commonly used for residential foundations and footings.
C20 concrete is often suitable for standard domestic foundations and light structural applications.
C25 concrete offers greater strength and is frequently used for house foundations and reinforced bases where additional durability is required.
Our team can help recommend the correct mix depending on the size of your project, ground conditions, and structural design.
Using volumetric concrete mixers allows us to mix concrete directly at the site, providing several advantages for foundation pours.
Benefits include:
Fresh concrete mixed at the point of delivery
Exact quantities with no unnecessary waste
Flexibility if the required volume changes during the pour
Consistent mix quality for reliable structural performance
This approach is particularly useful for foundation projects where trench sizes or volumes may vary during construction.
We regularly supply concrete for a wide range of residential foundation projects including:
New build house foundations
Home extensions and structural alterations
Garage and outbuilding foundations
Garden room bases
Structural footings for walls and retaining structures
Our team works with builders, groundworkers, and homeowners to ensure the correct concrete mix is delivered at the right time.
Based in Wivelsfield, Sussex Ready Mix Concrete supplies domestic foundation projects throughout the region including:
Haywards Heath, Brighton, Worthing, East Grinstead, Lancing, Uckfield, Burgess Hill and surrounding areas.
We provide reliable deliveries and fresh concrete supply to help keep residential construction projects on schedule.
If you are planning a building project and need reliable concrete for foundations, our team can help you choose the right mix and arrange delivery to suit your build programme.
Contact us today to request a quote and expert advice for your foundation concrete requirements.
Sussex Ready Mix Concrete is your local trusted provider of high-quality concrete and screed. Enjoy fast delivery, with same or next-day options available across the region. Unsure if we cover your area? Quickly check our areas we cover page or give our friendly team a call.
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