Free Ready-Mix Volume, Mix Quantities & Cost Estimator – Updated 2026 Surrey Prices
Whether you are pouring foundations for a detached house extension in Guildford, a new garage base in Woking, a reinforced block-paved driveway sub-base in Epsom, or a structural floor slab for a commercial unit at Dunsfold Park, our Surrey concrete calculators give you accurate volume estimates, ready-mix order quantities, and updated 2026 Surrey concrete prices from local suppliers across the county. Surrey sits within the South East England pricing zone — England's most expensive region for ready-mix concrete — reflecting higher local operating costs, proximity to Greater London demand, and a construction market characterised by high land values, extensive residential extension activity, and significant commercial development along the M25 and M3 corridors.
Surrey's construction market in 2026 is one of the most active in the South East outside London. The county's affluent demographic drives exceptional levels of residential extension and renovation work — basement excavations, orangeries, garden rooms, swimming pool surrounds — that in aggregate represent a very significant share of the county's concrete consumption. Major commercial and industrial developments along the M25 (J8–J13) business corridor, at Dunsfold Park (former BAE Systems airfield, now undergoing major mixed-use development), at Brooklands in Weybridge, and across the Guildford urban extension areas generate substantial structural and infrastructure concrete demand.
In 2026, ready-mix concrete prices in Surrey range from approximately £106–£148 per m³ for standard grades (C20/25 through C30/37), representing some of the highest ready-mix prices in England outside Greater London. The north Surrey areas — Kingston, Esher, Cobham, Epsom, Sutton, Croydon — sit closest to the London pricing zone and are typically 3–8% above central Surrey pricing. South Surrey (Dorking, Haslemere, Hindhead) is more closely aligned with Hampshire pricing and can be 2–4% below central Guildford rates.
Surrey is well-served by concrete batching plants spread across the county and bordering areas, with national operators dominating the market supplemented by several South East regional producers. The main suppliers in 2026 include:
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Surrey and South East England consistently record the highest ready-mix concrete prices in England outside Greater London. Several structural factors explain this premium over North England and Midlands pricing:
Surrey's built environment — a mixture of affluent post-war and interwar suburban development, historic market towns, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Green Belt land — creates specific delivery challenges that contractors and self-builders need to plan for:
Surrey's affluent residential market generates a distinctive mix of concrete projects, typically at higher specification and value than equivalent projects in northern England:
Concrete used in structural elements in Surrey must comply with the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), with Building Control provided by the relevant district or borough council (Surrey County Council itself does not handle building control — it is a matter for the eleven district and borough councils) or by an approved inspector. Key requirements include:
The table below provides a comprehensive reference for ready-mix concrete prices across Surrey in 2026. All prices are ex-VAT, for weekday deliveries, 4 m³ or more (no short-load surcharge), and standard delivery within 15 miles of a Surrey or adjacent county batching plant. Surrey prices are among the highest of any English county outside Greater London.
| Grade | BS EN 206 | Surrey Low (£/m³) | Surrey Mid (£/m³) | Surrey High (£/m³) | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN 1 | C8/10 | £96 | £108 | £122 | Blinding, non-structural fill |
| GEN 2 | C12/15 | £98 | £112 | £126 | Mass fill, oversite blinding |
| GEN 3 / ST3 | C20/25 | £104 | £118 | £134 | Domestic foundations, ground-bearing slabs |
| RC25 / ST4 | C25/30 | £110 | £126 | £142 | Reinforced slabs, driveways, garage floors |
| RC30 | C30/37 | £118 | £134 | £152 | Structural elements, retaining walls, basement slabs |
| RC32 | C32/40 | £126 | £143 | £162 | Industrial floors, hardstandings, basement walls |
| RC35 | C35/45 | £136 | £154 | £174 | Heavily loaded structural, infrastructure |
| C25/30 with GGBS (50%) | C25/30 (low carbon) | £114 | £130 | £148 | Structural slabs; lower embodied carbon |
| C30/37 with GGBS (50%) | C30/37 (low carbon) | £122 | £140 | £158 | Structural RC; aggressive ground; basement slabs |
| C32/40 waterproof (WR) | C32/40 WR + crystalline | £136 | £155 | £176 | Basement slabs and walls – highly active Surrey basement market |
| C28/35 sulphate-resistant (DS3 ground) | C28/35 SRPC / GGBS | £116 | £133 | £150 | Surrey clay / Weald Clay ground; pool surrounds; DS3 exposure |
| Self-compacting concrete (SCC) C30/37 | C30/37 SCC | £148 | £168 | £190 | Congested basement reinforcement; complex Surrey sub-structure |
| Fibre-reinforced C25/30 | C25/30 + polypropylene fibre | £116 | £132 | £150 | Industrial floors; crack-resistant external slabs |
All prices based on 2026 Surrey / South East ready-mix benchmarks, ex-VAT. Add £60–£180 short-load surcharge for orders under 4 m³ (Surrey surcharges are higher than the national average due to higher fleet operating costs). Saturday deliveries attract a surcharge of £100–£200 per load. Pump hire costs an additional £380–£620/day — among the highest in England outside London. Note: waterproof basement concrete (WR), sulphate-resisting mix for Surrey clay, and SCC for basement structures are all listed as standard Surrey products reflecting the county's active basement construction market and Weald Clay ground conditions.
| Area | Postcode | Approx. Price vs Surrey Base | Key Delivery Considerations | Building Control Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | GU1–GU4 | Base rate | Historic town centre access restricted; A3 / A31 corridor; North Downs proximity | Guildford Borough Council Building Control |
| Woking | GU21–GU22 | +1% | Good A320 / M25 J11 access; Woking regeneration active; Victoria Arch site | Woking Borough Council Building Control |
| Farnham | GU9–GU10 | Base rate | Good A31 access; Georgian town centre restricted; Hampshire border proximity | Waverley Borough Council Building Control |
| Godalming, Farncombe | GU7–GU8 | −1% | Good A3100 access; Surrey Hills proximity; some narrow lanes; AONB edge | Waverley Borough Council Building Control |
| Camberley, Frimley, Sandhurst | GU15–GU17 | +1% | Good M3 J4 / A325 access; Military town; active residential development | Surrey Heath Borough Council Building Control |
| Epsom, Ewell, Stoneleigh | KT17–KT19 | +2% | Good A24 / A240 access; active residential; Epsom Downs area development | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Building Control |
| Kingston upon Thames | KT1–KT2 | +1% | London boundary; busy town centre; good A307/A308; high demand area | Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames |
| Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames | KT10–KT12 | +1% | Good A3 access; affluent residential; active basement / extension market | Elmbridge Borough Council Building Control |
| Weybridge, Oatlands, Byfleet | KT13–KT14 | +1% | Good M25 J11 / A317 access; Brooklands development; affluent residential | Elmbridge Borough Council Building Control |
| Leatherhead, Ashtead, Great Bookham | KT22–KT24 | +2% | Good M25 J9 / A24 access; active Surrey Hills edge development | Mole Valley District Council Building Control |
| Redhill, Reigate, Merstham | RH1–RH2 | Base rate | Good M25 J8 / A23 access; Gatwick corridor; active commuter belt development | Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Building Control |
| Dorking | RH4–RH5 | −1% | A24 / A25; North Downs / Surrey Hills; some narrow lanes; AONB restrictions | Mole Valley District Council Building Control |
| Horley, Gatwick fringe | RH6 | Base rate | Good M23 J9 access; Gatwick Airport proximity; overnight delivery restrictions | Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Building Control |
| Croydon | CR0–CR9 | +1% | Good A23/A232 access; London boundary; high-rise and regeneration activity | London Borough of Croydon Building Control |
| Sutton, Cheam, Carshalton | SM1–SM5 | +2% | London boundary; A217/A24 access; active residential; high demand | London Borough of Sutton Building Control |
| Caterham, Oxted, Tandridge | CR3, RH8 | Base rate | Good M25 J6 access; North Downs terrain; some weight-restricted lanes | Tandridge District Council Building Control |
| Haslemere, Hindhead, Midhurst fringe | GU26–GU27 | −1% | A3 / A286 access; Surrey Hills AONB; rural lanes with weight restrictions | Waverley Borough Council Building Control |
Surrey concrete suppliers and building control: Hanson Ready-Mix South East | Breedon Group South East | Surrey County Council | Planning Portal UK
Ready-mix C20/25 costs approximately £104–£134/m³ in Surrey in 2026 — among the highest in England outside London. C25/30 is approximately £110–£142/m³. North Surrey (Kingston, Epsom, Sutton) is typically 3–8% above central Surrey pricing.
Surrey suppliers apply a short-load surcharge of £60–£180 for orders under 4 m³ — the highest surcharges in England outside London, reflecting high fleet operating costs. Many domestic Surrey projects (driveways, extension bases) are above 4 m³, reducing this issue compared to northern England.
Surrey has one of England's most active basement excavation markets outside London. High land values make basement extensions financially attractive in areas like Weybridge, Esher, Virginia Water, and Oxshott. Basement concrete requires waterproof WR specification and always needs a concrete pump.
A large area of south Surrey is within the Surrey Hills AONB. Construction in the AONB requires additional planning scrutiny and often involves narrow rural access roads with weight restrictions. Always check vehicle weight limits on your delivery route before booking.
Most of Surrey outside the main town centres is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Planning permission for extensions that increase building footprint is more restricted than in non-Green Belt areas. Confirm planning consent is in place before committing to concrete purchases.
The Weald Clay — which underlies a broad band of south Surrey between the North Downs and the South Downs — frequently contains soluble sulphates that attack standard OPC concrete. Ground investigation is essential in Weald Clay areas, and sulphate-resisting cement (SRPC or GGBS) is often required.
Concrete pump hire in Surrey costs approximately £380–£620/day — among the highest in England outside London. Essential for basement slabs, restricted access sites, and swimming pool surrounds. Book well in advance — pump availability in Surrey is limited during the April–October busy season.
M25 and M3 peak-hour congestion significantly extends concrete delivery times in Surrey. Schedule deliveries before 07:30 or between 10:00 and 15:00 to avoid peak-hour traffic surcharges and drum rotation time overruns. Friday afternoon deliveries are particularly problematic.
Surrey has 11 district and borough council building control departments — Surrey County Council does not handle building control. The correct authority depends on your specific postcode. Always confirm the right building control authority for your project area before submitting any application.
The major Dunsfold Park development (former BAE Systems airfield near Cranleigh) is delivering 1,800+ homes and commercial development on the largest brownfield site in Surrey. This is a major concrete consumer and can affect supplier availability in the Waverley / Guildford area during peak construction phases.
The historic Brooklands motor racing circuit and aviation site in Weybridge continues to see development activity, alongside active new residential and commercial construction around Weybridge and St George's Hill. The area's affluent character drives high specification and often specialist concrete requirements.
Saturday ready-mix deliveries in Surrey attract a surcharge of approximately £100–£200 per load — significantly above the national average. Sunday deliveries are very rarely available. Plan pours for mid-week where possible to avoid weekend premiums.
For small pours under approximately 1 m³ where ready-mix short-load surcharges are prohibitive even at Surrey's higher thresholds, site-mixing using materials from Surrey builders' merchants provides a practical alternative. The table below gives material quantities and estimated 2026 Surrey costs per m³ for the most common domestic mixes.
| Mix | Equiv. Grade | Cement / m³ | Ballast / m³ | Water / m³ | Cement Bags (25kg) | Est. Materials Cost / m³ (Surrey 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN 1 (1:3:6) | C8/10 | ~220 kg | ~1,920 kg | ~110 L | ~9 bags | ~£172 |
| GEN 3 (1:2:4) | C20/25 | ~310 kg | ~1,750 kg | ~170 L | ~13 bags | ~£207 |
| RC25 (1:1.5:3) | C25/30 | ~370 kg | ~1,650 kg | ~185 L | ~15 bags | ~£226 |
| RC30 (1:1:2) | C30/37 | ~480 kg | ~1,500 kg | ~215 L | ~19 bags | ~£258 |
Costs based on Surrey 2026 merchant prices: CEM I 42.5 N at £9.50/25kg bag (South East merchants are approximately 10–20% higher than North England merchants); all-in ballast at £48/tonne delivered. Note that in Surrey, ready-mix becomes more economical than site-mixing at a lower volume threshold than in northern England — for pours above approximately 1.5 m³, ready-mix is almost always the more economical and practical option given Surrey's high labour costs.
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Surrey's geology is complex and varied, strongly influencing foundation design and concrete specification across the county. The table below summarises the principal geological zones and their implications for concrete work.
| Area / Formation | Geology | Foundation Considerations | Concrete Specification Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Downs ridge (Guildford, Dorking, Reigate) | Upper Chalk + Greensand | Generally good bearing; chalk can be variable; dissolution features possible | Standard C20/25 GEN 3; check for solution features; OPC generally fine |
| North Surrey / Thames terrace (Kingston, Walton, Weybridge) | Thames terrace gravels / Bagshot Beds | Good gravel foundation ground; Bagshot Sand can be loose and variable | Standard C20/25; check sand density; consider Bagshot Sand compaction |
| Weald Clay (south Surrey – Cranleigh, Horley, Dorking area) | Weald Clay (Cretaceous) | Shrink-swell potential; sulphates present; seasonal variation in bearing capacity | Sulphate-resistant cement (SRPC or GGBS); min. C25/30; deeper foundations often needed |
| Lower Greensand (Leith Hill, Hindhead, Haslemere) | Lower Greensand (Bargate / Hythe beds) | Variable – can be good but locally waterlogged; steep terrain issues | Standard C20/25 typically adequate; check drainage and waterlogging |
| London Clay (north-west Surrey – Woking, Camberley fringe) | Eocene London Clay | Shrink-swell risk; deep tree root zones; movement-sensitive foundations | Standard C20/25 but structural engineer essential for tree proximity; consider raft/pile |
| Thames floodplain (Guildford, Walton, Shepperton) | Alluvial deposits / river silts | Soft compressible ground; flood risk; potential contamination from historic uses | Specialist foundation design essential; ground investigation required |
| Made ground (former industrial / developed land) | Anthropogenic fill | Highly variable; voids, contamination risk; no bearing capacity guarantees | Ground investigation essential; specialist foundation design; potential SRPC/GGBS |
The Weald Clay zone is the most critical geology for concrete specification in Surrey, as its sulphate content frequently exceeds the DS3 threshold requiring sulphate-resisting cement. Before designing foundations on any Surrey site underlain by Weald Clay, obtain a ground investigation including chemical testing to determine the design sulphate class (DS1 to DS5) per BRE Special Digest 1.
Surrey has some of the highest ready-mix concrete prices in England outside Greater London. In 2026, C20/25 (GEN 3) costs approximately £104–£134/m³ and C25/30 (RC25) approximately £110–£142/m³, for weekday deliveries of 4 m³ or more. North Surrey areas bordering London (Kingston, Epsom, Sutton, Croydon) are typically 3–8% above central Surrey (Guildford) pricing. South Surrey (Dorking, Haslemere) is 1–3% below central Surrey, more closely aligned with Hampshire prices. For smaller orders under 4 m³, a short-load surcharge of £60–£180 applies — higher than in most English regions. Saturday deliveries add a further £100–£200 per load.
Basement slabs in Surrey require a specification that goes well beyond standard domestic concrete. The minimum appropriate specification for a below-ground basement slab in Surrey is C32/40 with waterproof (WR) designation — typically achieved through a low water:cement ratio (0.45 or below), high cement content, and either a crystalline waterproofing admixture or a separate waterproof membrane system. For Surrey sites on Weald Clay with confirmed elevated sulphates (DS3 or above), the cement must also be sulphate-resisting (GGBS blend or SRPC). The reinforcement cover to all basement steel should be a minimum of 40–50mm. A structural engineer's full waterproof basement design is mandatory — do not attempt to design a Surrey basement slab from first principles without specialist structural and waterproofing engineering input. Pump hire (approximately £380–£620/day) is always required for basement pours.
Yes — the Weald Clay formation that underlies a significant band of south Surrey (from around Cranleigh and Alfold through Horley, parts of Dorking, and eastward to Caterham and Oxted) frequently contains soluble sulphates at concentrations that require sulphate-resisting concrete specification. Under BRE Special Digest 1, ground with a sulphate class of DS3 or above requires a minimum of C28/35 concrete with GGBS (≥ 40% replacement) or SRPC cement, with a maximum water:cement ratio of 0.50. Always obtain a ground investigation including chemical testing before designing foundations on any south Surrey site where Weald Clay is suspected — the sulphate class varies significantly even within the same geological formation and cannot be assumed without testing. Building Control in Mole Valley, Waverley, Reigate and Banstead, and Tandridge districts are familiar with this requirement and will expect evidence of sulphate assessment.
It depends on what you are building. Permitted Development Rights allow many single-storey rear extensions without planning permission — even in Surrey — but the Green Belt and AONB status of much of Surrey imposes additional restrictions. In the Metropolitan Green Belt (which covers most of Surrey outside the main town centres), extensions that would increase the original floor area of the building by more than 33% (or 120 m², whichever is the lesser) are not permitted development and require planning permission. In the Surrey Hills AONB, all extensions require planning permission. Additionally, Surrey's district and borough councils have varying Supplementary Planning Documents that may restrict extension size or design beyond national Permitted Development thresholds. Always check with your specific district or borough council planning department before assuming Permitted Development applies to your Surrey extension project.
London Clay, which extends into north-west Surrey (parts of Woking, Camberley, and the area west of the M3), is a shrink-swell clay that expands when wet and shrinks when dry. This seasonal volume change can cause significant foundation movement if foundations are not deep enough to be below the zone of moisture fluctuation (typically 1.0–1.5m depth in Surrey). The primary concrete specification implication is not the chemistry of London Clay (which generally does not contain aggressive sulphates) but the foundation depth and design — foundations in London Clay must extend below the zone of shrinkage influence and, particularly where trees are present, must be designed by a structural engineer to account for the risk of heave (upward soil movement when trees are removed) as well as settlement. Standard C20/25 concrete is typically acceptable for London Clay foundations, but the depth and structural design are critical.
Surrey County Council does not handle building control — it is managed by each district and borough council. The correct authority for your project depends on your location: Guildford Borough Council (GU1–GU5); Waverley Borough Council (GU7–GU10, GU26–GU28, KT24 area); Surrey Heath Borough Council (GU15–GU20, GU24–GU25); Elmbridge Borough Council (KT10–KT16); Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (KT17–KT19); Mole Valley District Council (KT22–KT24, RH4–RH5); Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (KT20, RH1–RH3, RH6); Tandridge District Council (CR3, RH7–RH9); Spelthorne Borough Council (TW15–TW19, KT16–KT17 area); Runnymede Borough Council (GU25, KT15–KT16); and Woking Borough Council (GU21–GU24). Note that Croydon (CR) and Sutton (SM) fall within Greater London boroughs, not Surrey county authority.
Many rural Surrey lanes — particularly in the Surrey Hills AONB, the North Downs lanes between Guildford and Dorking, and the Weald lanes in south Surrey — have weight restrictions, low bridges, and width restrictions that prevent a fully loaded ready-mix truck from reaching the site. Before booking a delivery to a rural Surrey address, you should: check the specific route for weight limits and width restrictions using Google Maps satellite view and the Surrey County Council road data; contact your supplier to confirm whether their standard 8m³ trucks can access your route; ask whether a smaller 4m³ or 6m³ drum truck is available and can access the lane; and if direct access is impossible, consider using a concrete pump positioned at the nearest accessible main road. Surrey pump hire (£380–£620/day) is expensive but may be the only practical option for remote AONB sites. Some Surrey-based suppliers have specific vehicles for rural lane access — worth asking when you obtain quotes.
The M25, M3, and A3 are all subject to significant peak-hour congestion that can double the time a concrete delivery truck takes to reach a Surrey site from its batching plant. A typical concrete mix has a useful working life of approximately 1.5–2 hours from batching before drum rotation must cease and the concrete is wasted. If peak-hour traffic causes a delivery delay that uses up most of this window, the concrete may be unusable on arrival. To avoid this: schedule your pour for a start time that allows delivery before 08:00 (avoiding morning rush hour) or between 10:00 and 15:00; confirm with your supplier that they have factored in likely traffic time when planning your delivery slot; and for large or time-critical pours, book a backup delivery or discuss a retarder admixture (which extends the concrete's working life by 1–2 hours) with your supplier. Never book a large Surrey concrete pour for a Friday afternoon — the combination of M25 peak traffic and the weekend rush makes this the highest-risk delivery slot in the county.
Most Surrey ready-mix suppliers have a minimum order of 1.0 m³, with short-load surcharges of £60–£180 applying for orders below their standard minimum load (typically 4–6 m³). Surrey short-load surcharges are higher than those in northern England, reflecting higher local operating costs. However, because Surrey projects tend to be larger in scope (bigger houses, larger extensions, basement pours) than equivalent domestic projects in the North, a higher proportion of Surrey domestic orders naturally exceed 4 m³ without triggering the short-load threshold. For pours of 1.5 m³ or less, site-mixing from a Surrey builders' merchant is worth comparing against the ready-mix short-load option — with Surrey's high labour costs, the break-even point between the two methods is slightly higher than in northern England.
Yes — pool and spa concrete in Surrey requires a specification that provides both structural strength and chemical resistance to pool treatment chemicals (primarily chlorine compounds and pool water with pH typically 7.2–7.8). The standard specification for a Surrey domestic swimming pool structure is C28/35 or C30/37 with a minimum cement content of 340 kg/m³, maximum water:cement ratio of 0.50, and GGBS or sulphate-resisting cement if the site is within the Weald Clay zone. The pool shell itself is typically constructed from reinforced concrete to a structural engineer's design, with a minimum wall thickness of 200–250mm and comprehensive crack control reinforcement. A separate waterproof lining (vinyl, fibreglass, or tiles on a waterproof render) is applied to the interior. For pools on Surrey shrink-swell clay (London Clay or Weald Clay), a geotechnical assessment is recommended to establish appropriate foundation depth and design to accommodate seasonal ground movement.
Yes — all major Surrey ready-mix suppliers offer GGBS blended concrete at 40–50% replacement, costing approximately £8–£14/m³ more than equivalent standard CEM I mixes in Surrey — a higher premium than in northern England, reflecting South East operating costs. GGBS is increasingly specified on Surrey commercial projects and by environmentally conscious residential clients. Surrey's local authorities, particularly those in the emerging net-zero planning policy space, are beginning to encourage or require whole-life carbon assessments on significant developments, driving demand for GGBS concrete in the county. Additionally, GGBS provides the dual benefit of reduced embodied carbon and improved sulphate resistance — particularly valuable on Surrey Weald Clay sites where both sustainability and durability goals can be achieved simultaneously with a single specification choice.
Surrey has some of England's most stringent tree protection standards, reflecting the county's heavily wooded Green Belt and AONB landscape. Any excavation for concrete foundations within the Root Protection Area (RPA) of a protected tree (covered by a Tree Preservation Order or within a Conservation Area) requires prior consent from the relevant district council's tree officer. The RPA is typically calculated as a circle with radius of 12× the trunk diameter at 1.5m height. Concrete foundations, mixer truck access routes, material storage, and waste disposal must all avoid the RPA where possible. Where foundations must encroach on an RPA, no-dig foundation methods (such as screw piles, resin injection anchors, or suspended slabs on point loads) are preferred over concrete strip foundations that would sever tree roots. Always consult the council's tree officer and an arboricultural consultant before designing foundations near trees in Surrey — penalties for unauthorised tree root damage can be substantial.
Additional Surrey Resources 2026: Surrey County Council | Planning Portal UK | Guildford Borough Council Building Control | Hanson Ready-Mix South East | Breedon Group South East | The Concrete Centre UK | GOV.UK Building Regulations